Spring mini breaks at the Hotel L’Escaleta, Mallorca, offering two energising guided walking programmes in the Tramuntana foothills and along the mountainous coastline of South-Western Mallorca.

The programme combines the comforts and beauty of a stay in the picturesque village of S´Arraco, with the personal and friendly services of your hosts, Suzanne Slater (Hotel L’Escaleta) and Jesca Scott (walking guide). The walks offer an invigorating programme of walking and fresh Mediterranean air, which promise to work up your appetite for Hotel L’Escaleta´s mouth-watering gastro dinners prepared using the best local produce and local wines.

A mini break trip that promises to reenergize you after the winter blues, offering you an unforgettable Mallorquin springtime experience.

The Walks
	S’ Arraco & Environs: The proposed walking itinerary should present no difficulty to anyone in good health and fitness who is used to hill-climbing and gentle mountain-walking. The walks all start and finish at the Hotel on foot, and the terrain is a combination of country lanes, stony footpaths and cairn marked ways. In some places short bursts of scrambling may be required! If the group want to challenge themselves there are two options for the Saturday walk. Click here for a detailed itinerary
Mountains & West Coast: The proposed walking itinerary is aimed at walkers who fancy the challenge of getting a feel for high places and deciding whether mountain tops are for you. Included in the programme is an ascent of Puig Galatzo (two options) one of Mallorca’s highest peaks at 1026 metres! Walkers should be experienced and fit and accustomed to stony terrain underfoot. Some of the walks require taxi transport to start of walk and return to Hotel (included in price). Click here for a detailed itinerary Walking Programme Notes Max: 10 persons in the walking group. Walking Programme Rating for Energy / Exertion Levels 1 = Very Easy 2 = Easy 3 = Average 4 = Energetic 5 = Strenuous

Price
S’ Arraco & Environs - 375,00€ per person
Mountains & West Coast - 425,00€ per person

Included:-

• Accommodation for 4 nights based on twin occupancy
• Delicious buffet breakfast each morning
• S’ Aracco & Envrions: 3 lunches (2 self carry) and traditional paella served at the hotel on Sunday
• Mountains & West Programme: 2 lunches (self carry) and traditional paella served at the hotel on Sunday
• Typical pa amb oli and tapas on Wednesday night
• Three course “gastro” dinner, using the best local Mallorquin products and local wine,
served in the L’Escaleta´s intimate dining room on the other 3 nights
• Return taxis for Mountains & West walking programme, as indicated
• Services of a walking guide on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Not included:-

• Flights to and from Mallorca.
• Personal transport to and from Hotel Escaleta / Airport. However we shall be happy to help you organize transportation. Cost of taxi is approx. 45 euros each way.
• Lunch in local restaurant on Mountains & West Coast Day as specified.
• Local café / bar refeshments
• Any additional transportation or entrance fees.

Weather & What to Bring
Spring weather in Mallorca is mixed but is generally more settled than Northern Europe. The intention is to adhere to the walking programme but a degree of flexibility is required and there may need be some variation depending on the weather and group preferences.

Please wear walking boots that are recommended for good ankle support. Long trousers are recommended for walking and given the season please bring suitable layers, a lightweight windproof, rainproof jacket & hat.
Bring a small ruck-sack for carrying water (min 1 litre) and packed lunch. It is advisable to pack it with a hat, sun cream, first aid kit, spare walking socks and a warm clothing layer.

Travel Insurance
Each person should have adequate travel insurance for the trip and a photocopy should be given to the hotel proprietor / walking guide.

If you wish to reserve any extra nights accommodation, which is not included in the walking package please inform us at the time of booking.