Region Overviews: Spain Travel Guide: Overview
Why exactly is Spain one of the most visited countries in the world? Read our Spain Travel Guide to learn why.
Two luminous Mediterranean islands. Journey to Mallorca and ride waving roads from the mountains to the sea. Then sail across the sapphire water to Menorca and bike tranquil routes through sensational landscapes. Experience authentic villages, elegant hotels, fresh-caught seafood and smooth wines. And end your Spanish adventure with a siesta under a brilliant blue sky.
ACCOMMODATIONS: Premiere Hotels
Start Palma / End Mahón
Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
We meet in the vibrant city of Palma, Mallorca's capital and a living museum of Gothic and Moorish architecture | Head out on world-class cycling routes through the foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range | An epic ride brings us to lovely Valldemossa, tucked away amid limestone peaks | Enjoy a beachfront lunch—and perhaps an afternoon swim—in the sunny inlet of Sant Elm | Bike past green vineyards and fragrant almond trees into the heart of Mallorca's picturesque wine region | Soak up awe-inspiring views of pine forest, green valleys and dramatic cliff landscapes | Pause in the idyllic ancient towns of Orient, Bunyola and Alaró | Delight in the rich flavors of Mallorcan cuisine with dinner in Llucmajor.
This boutique property is housed in a restored 15th-century mansion and features elegantly minimalist rooms with balconies overlooking its lush gardens. (pool, spa)
Hop aboard a short flight bound for Menorca, Mallorca's captivating and lightly populated sister island | Bike through the island's bucolic landscape | Vacation bliss awaits at Torralbenc, a chic hotel housed in a classic whitewashed Menorcan lloc (farmhouse) | Explore bayfront Fornells, a 17th-century fishing village | Wander the narrow alleys of postcard-perfect Binibèquer | End your island sojourn in easygoing Mahón, home to one of the world's largest natural ports.
Luxuriously renovated traditional Menorcan farmhouses, vineyards and an elegant use of indoor-outdoor space create an oasis at this quintessentially Mediterranean retreat. (pool, spa)
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Why exactly is Spain one of the most visited countries in the world? Read our Spain Travel Guide to learn why.
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