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Sports & Activities in Mallorca

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Mallorca is blessed with wonderful countryside and great weather that is perfect for a huge range of outdoor activities. Hiking, mountain & road biking, rock climbing, kayaking, coasterering, canyoning, snorkel & SCUBA diving are just some of the adventures you can have whilst in Majorca. There are a number of companies that specialise in guiding and teaching groups or individuals in these outdoor pursuits.

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Golf

Golf is given special attention in Mallorca. Enthusiasts and visitors have 11 official standard golf courses at their disposal to practise this sport. Many golf competitions are held in Mallorca, such as the Spanish Professional Championship, The Balearic Islands Trophy, the Challenge H.R.H. Count of Barcelona among many others. In total, there are 20 courses to choose from, all of which welcome tourists and other non-members. The climate in Mallorca is superb for golf, with its warm temperatures and few rainy days.

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A Paradise for Cyclists

Mallorca's mild winters, the intense light and colour that pervades the spring, and the pleasant temperatures all year round make it ideal for active visitors.Thousands of cyclists arrive every year to travel Mallorca's highways and byways, enjoying the mild winters, sunny skies and the fabulous light & colours of autumn & spring. Throughout the winter, the best European teams come to Mallorca because they find it has the ideal conditions for training. Leading professional cyclists come to Majorca every February to compete in the Cycling Challenge Race, the first event of the year that counts towards the World Cup. Amateur visitors who want to enjoy the beauty of Mallorca can also rent bicycles and ride along the charming country roads - it's the best way to see the small villages of the interior, and explore Mallorca culture, typical Mallorcan cuisine and the peaceful way of life of the locals.

Hiking Around Mallorca

You're spoilt for choice when it comes to walks and hikes around this beautiful island. Enjoy any one of the coastline walks and admire the sea with its hidden coves and crystal blue waters. Or try some more challenging mountain trails and discover pure water fountains, wild goats and stalagmite caves. You may even spot one of Spain's rare breeds - the eagle.

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Tennis

With its warm climate and mainly dry days, playing tennis throughout the year is very popular in Mallorca. Significant investment in the sport means that there many tennis clubs and courts available for the enthusiast or the amateur. You are never far away from a court! Part of this enthusiasm for the sport comes from the incredible success of Rafael Nadal, everyone's favorite Spanish tennis player. Originally from Manacor, Nadal has done much to raise the profile of tennis in Mallorca. The courts are generally clay or hard courts, and you can book courts as a non-member at most of the clubs.

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Horse Riding

Mallorca is a very attractive destination for horse riding. There is no better way to enjoy the magnificent scenery than from on top of a horse. Take a trek through the mountains, or along one of the glorious beaches. There are some top quality equestrian centres where you can enjoy forward-going and fun horses, or if you are a beginner, there are also schools that will help you learn on more gentle creatures. Children's lessons and pony trekking are also available.

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Rock Climbing

Rock climbing in Mallorca is well established, with plenty of routes on mainly bolted limestone, single pitch routes to explore. You can find slabs, overhangs, roofs and cracks, for both sport and traditional climbing, so there really is something for everyone. Most of the climbs are in the Tramuntana Mountains in the north west of Mallorca. The mountains also mean a cooler climate in climb in, and give you the added luxury of glorious sea views. There are also a number of places for deep water soloing (DWS) in the south west of the island.

Karting

There are a number of karting tracks in Mallorca - in Magaluf and Can Picafort. Karting is great fun for the family, groups of friends or a corporate day out. The circuit is a decent size, and the karts are well maintained by the very experienced karting staff. At Can Picafort, there is a childrens play area where your kids can go whilst you play boy-racer! In addition to karting, you can race motorbikes and cars at the Cirtuito Mallorca RennArena in Llucmajor.