7:00 am

Breakfast begins on the main floor of the hotel.

8:00 am

Meet in the courtyard out front, behind the Bike Storage. Today you will ride one of the most spectacular rides in Spain, taking in stunning coastal and mountain views all the way to the Lighthouse at Formentor. There are plenty of options, both shorter and longer, and even a century ride back to the hotel.

1:00 pm

Lunch is on your own today. We recommend stopping at one of the many tasty restaurants that Port Pollenca has to offer. Your guides will gladly recommend or book a restaurant for you.

Suggestions for Lunch:

The Stay: Moll Nou – On the water – Pasta, fish, burgers, tapas

Tolo’s Restaurant: Passeig de Londres, 4 – Bike Themed Cafe - Pasta, fish, paella

Gran Cafe 1919: Passeig d’Anglada Camarasa, 2 – Pastas, burgers, tapas, rice dishes

3:00 pm

Transfer to Son Brull or continue riding, with an obligatory stop in Pollenca, to taste the town’s very best ice-cream.

6:00 pm

Join the group for a Gourmet Gin & Tonic Interactive Demonstration & Tasting and learn how to make the perfect Gin & Tonic with our amazing Sommelier, Joan.

7:00 pm

Mallorcan Traditional Dinner at Son Brull Hotel.

Times are approximate and could change. Your guides will convey specifics at the morning briefing.

Fun Facts

Faro de Formentor – The 13.5 km of winding road to the Formentor Lighthouse, designed by Italian Engineer Antonio Parietti, makes for one of the most stunning bike rides in Europe. Menorca is only 40 km away and can be seen on a clear day. Eleonara Falcons and Black Vultures (rare in Europe) can often be seen in spring and autumn.

Hotel Formentor - Where Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier honeymooned and Elizabeth Taylor, Winston Churchill, Charlie Chaplin, Audrey Hepburn, John Wayne and Peter Ustinov have stayed. Now owned by 4 Seasons, with Bill Gates a Shareholder.

Puerto Pollenca - A simple fishing port, now a popular tourist and cycling location, particularly among the British. Along the Pine Walk, wealthy families from Madrid and Palma built second homes in the early 20th Century. At Tolos Restaurant, opposite the main beach, Sir Bradley Wiggins winning bike and distinctive Yellow Jersey from the 2012 Tour de France are on display, as are many other Cycling memorabilia. During the Spanish Civil War 1936-39, General Franco turned the bay into a military base, allowing it to be used by the German Luftwaffe.

La Fortaleza - Originally, a defence point against pirates. In the 1920/30’s it was converted into a luxury residence for artists attracted by the natural light and inspiring scenery. La Fortaleza was bought in 2022, for around 63 million euros, making it one of Spain’s most expensive properties. It has provided the location for celebrity weddings and television series, including the popular British drama, The Night Manager.

Cala San Vicenc - Three small, hidden bays exuding elegance and character, and a great snorkelling and swimming area.

Alcudia - The 2 bays of Alcudia and Pollenca gave the area strategic value for sea trade between NW Africa and Spain for the Phoenicians. The Roman City of Pollentia was built in 123 BC and contains the smallest Roman amphitheatre in Spain. In 426, Vandals destroyed the town and it lay neglected until the Moors built a fortress in 800 - ‘Al Kudia’ is Arabic for ‘on the hill’. Alcudia boasts Mallorca’s only entirely preserved town wall, built in the 14th century by Jaime II to protect Alcudia’s citizens. Marauding pirates kept attacking in the 16th century and most of the inhabitants left, leaving the town nearly completely deserted. However, the construction of the harbour in 1779 saved Alcudia.

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