Windmills, Legends and Charming Villages
| Duration | 5 hours |
| Languages | Spanish - English - German |
What the experience includes
Don't miss this excellent route through the interior of Mallorca, with which we delve into the history and legends of Island villages which are found in the paracentral-south of Mallorca.
Accompanied at all times by our local guides, the route offers us an interesting perspective on the history of windmills, which today make up the landscape of the Balearic Islands, and which constitute an essential tourist attraction for discovering the most authentic Mallorca. And also that of each of the5 charming towns in Mallorca that we will visit.
In the Driveando style, during the route we will make different stops, to observe, taste, smell, feel and listen, with the aim of making our visitors enjoy ”Mallorca with the 5 senses”.
Whether you come with your car (self-drive), or if you hire our Vip-Trip service, with our communication system between vehiclesYou won't miss a single detail of the contents that we have carefully prepared. Our tour for customers with a car starts at a meeting point near Palma airport, ending at the Monastery of Cura. Hotel pickups, for those who do not have their own vehicle, start approximately 30 minutes before the start of the tour.
The approximate duration of this excursion is 5 hours, includes 3 tastings of typical Mallorcan products and covers 60 Km. around the area Center-South of the Island.
Everything you need to know
- Minimum age: 5 years
- The collections (VIP-TRIP) will take place outside the hotel at 9.30 am
- If you have chosen the option Self-drive(with your own car), you'll meet our guide at the REPSOL SERVICE STATION (Camino de Son Fangos, 151, 07610 Polígono de Son Oms, Balearic Islands):https://goo.gl/maps/BPMbJPDNXJ96HM7V9
Price
Including
- Expert local guide
- Portable communication equipment (if you choose the Self-Drive tour)
- Pick-up service from the south of the island (if you choose the Vip-Trip tour)
- Tickets to all visits
- Ensaimada tasting
- Snack from ”Quelitas” with cheese
- Typical Mallorcan tasting, based on ”Pa amb oli».
- Mineral water per person
Not included
- Pick-up service from the NORTH and EAST of the island
Itinerary
Stop at: Algaida
After touring the landscape of the millsWe will arrive at the town of Algaida, where we will make our first visit to get closer to one of the best-preserved mills. We cannot access the interior since it is private property. Still, we will be able to observe all the details of these beautiful structures that have survived the passage of time and that they have provided energy and livelihood to the inhabitants of the islands.
Stop at: Pina
On our way to Cura, we found this Quiet town of just 500 inhabitants, where we will make our second stop, to take a walk to the Cruz de Pina, visit its Fountain and listen to the history of the old laundry rooms, a vestige of the Islamic era that stands out for its hydraulic systems of the set of archaeological remains of the site.
Stop at: Lloret
Following our route, we will detour to Lloret de Vista Alegre, with just 1,400 inhabitants. We will not stop in the city, but we will be able to cross its plains and listen to the history and customs of this magical place.
Stop at: Montuïri
Another of the villages that we will cross with our expert local guides represents the perfect example of Rural and Traditional Mallorca, which rises above a hill with endless slopes. On the outskirts of town, we will make our third stop of the day, now yes, to recharge your strength while we taste a delicious pamboli in one of the most typical places visited by Mallorcans.
Stop at: Randa
Our route continues to the town of Randa, which we will cross until we reach our last stop, the majestic Sanctuary of Healing, which rises 550 m high and is surrounded by nature from where do we have some spectacular 360º views of Mallorca, and from where we can, on clear days, observe the island of Cabrera.
Stop at: Cura Monastery
More info
What to bring- Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes and we recommend bringing some light warm clothing or a windbreaker
- Report food intolerances
Meeting point and return
| Meeting point | 09:3010:00 | ESTACIÓN DE SERVICIO REPSOL. Camí de Son Fangos, 151, 07610 Polígono de Son Oms, Illes Balears |  |
| Pick-up point | Outside Hotel Occidental Playa de Palma | |
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| Pick-up point | Outside Hotel Occidental Cala Viñas | |
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| Pick-up point | Outside Hotel Barceló Illetas Albatros | |
Cancellations
