Majorca Cycling - Any Suggestions?

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tab - do you know where you'll be staying?

DH and I like quieter towns, so we based ourselves in Binissalem, which is about as close to the middle of the island as you can get.

We've driven most of the island, and all the roads are beautiful. I will probably bring my Dahon the next time we go.

The road up to Lluc (from Soller or from the central plains) is a good climb but gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous. And if I recall correctly there is a cafe there where you can get some nice snacks and coffee.

Re: food, a lot of cafes and pubs have a standard pa amb oli, which is their local bread with olive oil and a bit of garlic, usually layered with tomatoes, olives, serrano ham, and maybe cheese. You can usually ask for whatever variation you like. It's delicious, and cheap.

From there you can go pretty high end, sky's the limit. I wrote a couple things down last time I was there, but it was a few years ago -- I'll have to find them and get back to you.

I don't think we ever had a bad meal there.

The historic train that runs from Palma to Soller is a nice relaxing diversion, as well.

Have a great time!

[tab123]

We are staying in Fornalutx, near Soller. We rented a house a few minutes from the town center. Thanks for the information. Karen