NEW YORK, NY (02/14) Self-guided walking tours specialist, On Foot
Holidays, offers a new route for travelers to discover the Spanish,
little-known, wild and remote Mediterranean Island, Mallorca. Starting in the
capital of Palma, the scenic eight-night trail will guide you through a range
of different landscapes, including lofty peaks and deep valleys, all this,
perfectly complemented with wonderful local cuisine.
Mallorca: Palma and the Serra de Tramuntana (Where the
mountains meet the Mediterranean) – is a medium/ hard route with five to nine miles of walking per
day. On Foot’s route designer, avid hiker and historic aficionada, Jesca
Scott, has created a path rich in both history and landscapes. Stroll through Palma’s labyrinthine streets,
palace courtyards, art museums and the elaborate Gothic cathedral before heading
for the hills. The Serra de Tramuntana range, running down the west coast of
Mallorca, is a World Heritage Site because of the extraordinary techniques used
to develop agriculture on its steep slopes over the centuries. Other highlights of this trip include the
impressive Finca Galatzo (an historic estate house) in the first few footsteps,
the chance to learn how to cook Mallorcan paella at a family-run hotel
en-route, and magnificent 360-degree views of mountains and sea from the
‘Archduke’s trail’, and the picturesque Alaro Circuit, complete with ruined
castle and hilltop Es Verger restaurant for your final triumphant meal.
On Foot Holidays
will create a detailed itinerary and arrange your stay in typical inns and
boutique hotels. While walking with your partner, friends or solo, On Foot’s
staff will transfer your luggage from village to village so you can enjoy a
hands-free excursion.
This trip is available anytime from March to June and from
September to December. Rates for seven nights per person sharing
are from $1,384 and include accommodation, breakfast daily, one evening meal,
detailed itinerary and supporting material and luggage transfers.
For
more information, and questions regarding customized variations of the trip,
contact On Foot Holidays at (011)44 1722 322 652 or visit www.onfootholidays.co.uk
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Note to editors:
On Foot Holidays features predominantly linear, self-guided walking holidays in
France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Croatia, Greece, Turkey, Portugal, Germany,
Slovenia and the UK’s south-west. Each walk has been designed by a ‘Route
Adviser’ – a person who lives locally and has painstakingly developed an
itinerary through varied countryside, packing in as much culture as possible en
route and seeking out the most welcoming small hotels, farmhouses and village
rooms. The emphasis is very much on good food and wine after a day’s walking.
On Foot Holidays is a member of AITO (the Association of Independent Tour
Operators).
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