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Mallorca: Sierra Tramuntana
Spain 8 days Grade: B or C
Walking in Madeira
Portugal 8 days Grade: B
Explore the history of Mallorca and walk the spectacular paths of the dramatic Sierra Tramuntana Mass tourism is not the true face of Mallorca, and away from the busy resorts we find a tranquil and timeless landscape dotted with mediaeval villages and stunning scenery. It is an excellent off-season walking destination, with mild winters and springs, and a daily average of five hours sunshine. Our walking is in the rugged Sierra Tramuntana, a dramatic, littlevisited area where we climb some of the island's highest peaks and walk some very spectacular paths. Opportunities for photographers and ornithologists abound with eagles, bee orchids and winter crocuses. Don't forget to sample the delights of true Mallorquin cuisine, which is quite distinct from the mainland variety. More challenging walking is available on certain dates. Profile: 6 days walking. Low altitude throughout. Grade B (C on certain dates). Group: min. 7, max. 16, plus leader. Min. age 16. Accommodation: 3 nights hotel, 2 nights farmhouse, 2 nights monastery (see box for C grade). Food: all breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 evening meals included.
Superb walking through Madeira's botanical paradise, including flower-lined levadas and an ascent of the highest peak Walk through the wild and varied scenery of Madeira, from gentle strolls along levadas to more demanding forays amongst the jagged ridges and peaks of the rugged volcanic interior. We discover one of the most beautiful views of Madeira on our walk from Machico to Porto da Cruz, where the mountains meet the sea. Walking along the spectacular north coast footpath, above steeply terraced hillsides and isolated cottages, we enjoy views over the Atlantic to the island of Porto Santo. Many consider the climb of Pico Ruivo (1862m), the island's highest peak, to be the highlight of the week, yet the dramatic traverse to Encumeada over the Torrinhas Pass is truly breathtaking. There is plenty of time to relax by the sea in the picturesque and historic fishing village of Machico and to discover the weathy importance of Funchal, which was famous centuries ago for exporting sugar and wine to the Indies and the New World. market), Se Cathedral or some wine-tasting in Madeira's Wine Lodge. 8 Fly to London. Profile: 5 days walking with vehicle support. Altitude maximum 1862m, average 750m. Grade B. Group: min. 4, max. 16, plus leader. Min. age 16. Accommodation: 7 nights hotels/pensions. Food: all breakfasts included.
Trip code TST · 8 days Sun to Sun
Start End Flight Land Flight Land inc. only Start End inc. only 2008 10 Feb 17 Feb 699 585 07 Sep*#14 Sep 699 585 06 Apr 13 Apr 729 585 28 Sep 05 Oct 699 585 20 Apr* 27 Apr 689 585 19 Oct 26 Oct 699 585 04 May 11 May 689 585 02 Nov*09 Nov 649 585 25 May*01 Jun 849 585 28 Dec 04 Jan 649 585 15 Jun 22 Jun 689 585 15 Feb 22 Feb 669 625 2009 08 Mar 15 Mar 669 625 19 Apr 26 Apr 729 625 05 Apr 12 Apr 759 625 No Local Payment Prices are £ sterling per person Recommended carbon offset £4 Optional single supplement £80 (no single at Balitx farm) Land only start Puerto Soller day 1, end Palma day 8 Low cost flights are available to Palma see Trip Notes *C grade departure (see box) #Lluc festivities Insurance £26
Trip code TSD · 8 days Sat to Sat
Start End Flight Land Flight Land inc. only Start End inc. only 2008 09 Feb 16 Feb 569 399 21 Jun 28 Jun 569 399 01 Mar 08 Mar 569 399 06 Sep# 13 Sep 629 419 15 Mar 22 Mar 639 419 27 Sep 04 Oct 629 419 05 Apr* 12 Apr 599 399 18 Oct 25 Oct 629 419 03 May 10 May 569 399 01 Nov 08 Nov 629 419 24 May 31 May 599 399 27 Dec 03 Jan 729 449 2009 14 Feb 21 Feb 569 399 04 Apr 11 Apr 569 399 14 Mar 21 Mar 569 399 No Local Payment Prices are £ sterling per person Recommended carbon offset £4 Optional single supplement £100 Land only start Machico day 1, end Funchal day 8 *Flower festival #Wine Harvest festival Low cost flights are available to Funchal see Trip Notes Insurance £26
TRIP DETAILS
Itinerary: Day 1 Fly to Palma; transfer to Puerto Soller. 2 Walk from Puerto Soller to Deia. 3 Climb Mirador L'Ofre (954m), or visit Soller's botanical gardens. 4 Free time in Puerto Soller before wonderful walk to Balitx farm. 5 Stunning half-day walk from the farm. 6 Walk along coast to Cala Tuent; transfer to Lluc Monastery. 7 Ascend Puig d'en Galileu, one of the island's highest peaks (1120m). 8 To Palma; fly to London.
TRIP DETAILS
Itinerary: Day 1 Fly to Funchal; transfer to Machico. 2 Walk along Ponta de Sao Lourenco. 3 Spectacular walk along the north coast path to Porto da Cruz. 4 Transfer to Queimadas; walk along Levada do Caldeirdo Verde to the isolated village of Ilha. 5 Pico Ruivo ascent; Torrinhas Pass; stone staircase down to Encumeada. 6 High level walk with spectacular views to Curral das Freiras, then scenic drive by local bus to Funchal. 7 Free day to visit the bustling `Mercado dos Lavradores' (workers'
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C-Grade Walking Certain weeks have been highlighted as grade C, so more challenging walks and easy scrambling can be enjoyed on this remarkable island. To include two of Mallorca's highest climbable peaks, we stay one more night in Lluc monastery (and one less in Balitx farm).
Local payments now included in the price
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