{"id":4854,"date":"2022-02-20T18:25:18","date_gmt":"2022-02-20T18:25:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/calviabeach.com\/?page_id=4854"},"modified":"2022-02-20T18:25:18","modified_gmt":"2022-02-20T18:25:18","slug":"guided-tours","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/swetele.com\/it\/discovering-calvia-beach-and-mallorca\/guided-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Guided Tours"},"content":{"rendered":"<header>Are you ready to plan your Mallorca holidays and go on an adventure? Discovering new places alone can be exciting, but exploring with local experts will show you so much more. From Mallorca\u2019s most scenic vineyard and the historic secrets of the city of Palma, to the breath-taking Tramuntana mountain range, our experienced guides will take you off the beaten track and share Mallorca\u2019s hidden gems, astonishing views and authentic heart.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-to-do-in-mallorca\">What to do in Mallorca: Guided tours with The Thinking Traveller<\/h2>\n<p>We\u2019ve worked hard to develop Mallorca guided tours that share the very best of the island. We have experiences to suit all types of adventurers, from invigorating hikes in the Tramuntana Mountains to tours of Palma\u2019s art galleries and private artist workshops.<\/p>\n<p>Do you yearn for sea views, fishing villages, pine forests, wine tasting in the heart of the Mallorcan countryside or something else? We can add one of our\u00a0Mallorca guided tours\u00a0to your stay in one of our\u00a0Mallorca holiday villas\u00a0so you can explore this rich and multifaceted Balearic Island. Read more about some of our favourite Mallorcan experiences below, or\u00a0contact us\u00a0for alternative activities should you desire more options.<\/p>\n<h3>1. Trek the Tramuntana mountains<\/h3>\n<p>The stunning Tramuntana mountain range &#8211; known as\u00a0Serra de Tramuntana\u00a0&#8211; stretches 90km from Andratx in the southwest of Mallorca to Cap de Formentor at the island\u2019s northern tip. Along the range you will find glittering lakes, ancient monasteries, charming villages &#8211; including Dei\u00e0, a stone\u2019s throw from our picturesque villa,\u00a0Sa Vista\u00a0&#8211; and Puig Major, the highest mountain peak on the island, clocking in at 1,436m above sea level. In 2011, this spectacular mountain range was awarded UNESCO World Heritage Site status, testament to their natural beauty and cultural wealth.<\/p>\n<p>By following the historic cobbled paths and earthen tracks of the Serra de Tramuntana, hikers will find themselves surrounded by a landscape peppered with dry stone walls that have sat there for centuries and gnarled olive trees, which can live to be thousands of years old. Some other unmissable sights include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><em>Mallorca\u2019s highest mountain peaks<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; Puig Major, Teix, Massanella and Tomir<\/li>\n<li><em>Gorgeous villages<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; Dei\u00e0, Valldemossa, Fornalutx and S\u00f3ller<\/li>\n<li><em>The atmospheric Lluc Monastery<\/em><\/li>\n<li><em>Torrent de Pareis<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; A river gorge at Sa Calobra, which plunges between two spectacular, rugged beaches<\/li>\n<li><em>Lovely river reservoirs<\/em>\u00a0&#8211; Gorg Blau and C\u00faber<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We only work with local guides who know the Serra de Tramuntana intimately, allowing us to craft informed walks and hikes for all tastes. Choose a gentle afternoon stroll through this picturesque landscape and visit its rural villages or set out on an invigorating hike to the top of the Tramuntana\u2019s highest peaks.<\/p>\n<p>If you are interested in our\u00a0personalised guided tours through the Tramuntana Mountains, simply tell us what you want to get out of your experience and we will suggest the perfect expedition and accommodation in our\u00a0luxury villas in Mallorca.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thethinkingtraveller.com\/media\/Resized\/SPAIN_local_areas\/Mallorca\/Think_Experiences\/Trekking_Tramuntana\/1000\/Spain_Mallorca_Tramuntana_trekking_NOV20_04.jpg\" alt=\"Tramuntana mountains tour\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. Visit the vineyards of Alar\u00f3<\/h3>\n<p>If you prefer to enjoy your mountain scenery accompanied by a nice glass of merlot, may we suggest our\u00a0Mallorca wine tours? Many of Mallorca\u2019s finest vineyards and bodegas lie nestled in the eastern flanks of the Serra de Tramuntana, thanks to the location\u2019s admirable vine-growing conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Despite the banning of alcohol while the island was under Islamic rule from 902 to 1229 CE, and the damage caused to Mallorcan vines by the phylloxera insect blight of 1891, this Balearic Island has a strong\u00a0wine-growing culture and past, and a burgeoning reputation in modern times. Today, the island\u2019s vineyards continue to cultivate many\u00a0local and regional grapes\u00a0including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Manto negro<\/li>\n<li>Gorgollassa<\/li>\n<li>Callet<\/li>\n<li>Prensal Blanc<\/li>\n<li>Gir\u00f3 Ros<\/li>\n<li>Moscatel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our Mallorcan wine experience will take you to the spectacular terraced vineyards of the Oloron Winery in Alar\u00f3, which is just a short drive from our renovated eighteenth-century farmhouse\u00a0Rural. During the tour, you can enjoy exploring the bodega before taking in the breathtaking views of the Serra de Tramuntana on a guided walk. The tour concludes with sumptuous\u00a0food in Mallorca\u00a0in the vineyard, paired with local wines produced on-site.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thethinkingtraveller.com\/media\/Resized\/SPAIN_local_areas\/Mallorca\/Think_Experiences\/Wine_tasting\/Oloron\/1000\/Spain_Mallorca_Alaro_Oloron_winery_NOV20_01.jpg\" alt=\"Mallorcan wine\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Uncover Palma\u2019s artistic soul<\/h3>\n<p>Mallorca has attracted artists and writers to its mountains, fincas and beaches for centuries. Fr\u00e9d\u00e9ric Chopin and George Sand stayed in the beautiful mountain village of Valldemossa during the winter of 1838-1839 CE. Here, Sand wrote A Winter in Majorca, describing their time on the island, while Chopin completed his preludes. The famed war poet Robert Graves also found inspiration in Mallorca. He spent his\u00a0final years in the village of Dei\u00e0, and is buried beneath a cypress tree in the local churchyard.<\/p>\n<p>While the island\u2019s villages, mountains and coves nurture creativity, Mallorca\u2019s artistic heart beats in the\u00a0historic city of Palma. Ruled over by the Romans, the Moors and the Spanish Kingdom of Aragon in turn, the wealth of\u00a0historic, architectural and cultural influences in Palma provide a rich fount of inspiration and tradition for local artists and visitors alike.<\/p>\n<p>Perhaps Palma\u2019s most famous \u2018artist in residence\u2019 is the surrealist painter and ceramicist Joan Mir\u00f3. Born in Barcelona, Mir\u00f3 fell in love with Mallorcan Pilar Juncosa &#8211; and with Mallorca itself. The couple married in Palma in 1929 CE, and Mir\u00f3 lived in the city from 1956 until his death in 1983. \u00a0Very little has changed since 1983, thanks to his instruction, \u201cI want everything that I leave behind to stay just as it is when I am gone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Our tour will also allow you to explore the city\u2019s artistic heart and the influences that keep it beating. From vibrant local markets and gothic cathedrals to tenth-century CE Arabic bathhouses, this Think Experience will show you Palma\u2019s most iconic sites and hidden gems.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thethinkingtraveller.com\/media\/Resized\/SPAIN_local_areas\/Mallorca\/Palma\/1000\/TTT_Spain_Mallorca_Palma_cathedral_OCT20_05.jpg\" alt=\"Mallorca sightseeing tour\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"where-to-stay-in-mallorca\">Where to stay in Mallorca: Sa Vista<\/h2>\n<p>Mallorca\u2019s diverse natural beauty leaves visitors spoiled for choice when it comes to choosing a villa on the island. From beautiful mountain villages to scenic coastal retreats, our\u00a0collection of villas in Mallorca\u00a0includes daydream-worthy locations for all tastes.<\/p>\n<p>One of our favourite villas, perfect for exploring the mountains of Mallorca, is\u00a0Sa Vista. This villa occupies an unrivalled position on its own headland above Cala Dei\u00e0, offering breath-taking coastal views as well as easy access to our\u00a0guided tours\u00a0of the Tramuntana Mountains.<\/p>\n<p>Nearby, the scenic village of Dei\u00e0 is nestled into the Serra de Tramuntana, just a winding 10-minute drive inland from the beautiful beach of Cala Dei\u00e0. From Sa Vista, visitors can make the journey to the village by car. The town is around 3km from our villa<\/p>\n<p>Spectacular Sa Vista is surrounded by a private 25-acre estate and can accommodate 10 guests. The enchanting grounds are a wonderland for nature lovers, filled with Mediterranean pine woods and evergreen coastal maquis. With a heated seawater pool, a pool house and shower, daily maid service, freshly prepared local breakfasts and terraces designed for al fresco living &#8211; including a barbeque &#8211; Sa Vista is one of Mallorca\u2019s most desirable villas.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thethinkingtraveller.com\/media\/Resized\/SPAIN_villas\/MALLORCA\/Sa_Vista\/OCT20\/1000\/TTT_Spain_Mallorca_Sa_Vista_OCT20_60.jpg\" alt=\"Sa Vista villa Mallorca\" \/><\/p>\n<\/header>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you ready to plan your Mallorca holidays and go on an adventure? 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