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Bunyola to Orient - Palma de Mallorca to Santa Maria Cycle Route

Bunyola to Orient - Palma de Mallorca to Santa Maria Cycle Route

This stretch of the Palma to Santa Maria cycle route covers approximately 10.5KM, uphill for the most part. The journey takes you from 200 meters above sea level at Bunyola to 525 meters at its peak, Coll d'Honor. There are some great views into the valleys of Majorca on the way. From the peak there is a decent of approximately 4KM into the village of Orient.

Bunyola - Majorca Overview

Bunyola - Majorca Overview

Bunyola is a small town housing just under 6,000 residents. It is located on the southern foot of the Sierra de Tramuntana mountain range, to the north west of Majorca. The town of Bunyola itself is quite small and traditionally Majorcan in appearance, with a picturesque town square perfect for lazy afternoon coffee.

Cala Figuera - Majorcan Natural Harbour

Cala Figuera - Majorcan Natural Harbour

Follow the signposts from the market town of Santanyi to the coastal inlet of Cala Figuera. This is where the Mediterranean pushes its way inland and creates a type of fjord which gives shelter to a small fishing harbour as well as moorings for both pleasure and small scale fishing boats.

A Typical Dish From Majorca - Tumbet

A Typical Dish From Majorca - Tumbet

Preperation Time (mins): 
60

Ingredients may vary a little (some Tumbet recipes also have courgettes added) but this is the way I have always made it - and it seems to go down well with everybody I have served the dish to!

Trip to the Monastery at San Salvador - Majorca

Trip to the Monastery at San Salvador - Majorca

Situated inland from Majorca's East coast, the monastery of San Salvador sits on the top of a mountain overlooking the surrounding countryside. It can be visited by taking the road that runs between Porto Colom and Felanitx.

Majorcan Toasted Sandwiches

Majorcan Toasted Sandwiches

Preperation Time (mins): 
8

You've all had a toasted sandwich in a Majorcan bar – ever wondered how they are made? Now you can recreate the Majorcan toasted sandwich when you get home and here’s how……

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