Walking in Mallorca

15 Reviews

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  Anonymous
  Written on November 4, 2012

  4.0 - Good

  A varied, well organised walking trip which provided some much needed outdoor relief before the onset of winter. It was great having walks provided every day, and care and attention was put in to ensuring that every day was very different. A really good taster to these beautiful mountains!What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?Every walk was memorable for different reasons and provided some spectacular views of Mallorca and beyond. What did you think of your group leader?Eduard was great - organised, passionate and meticulous. He made sure everyone was ok, making time to speak to everyone every day and ensuring that everyone felt confident and supported. He has a real passion for the mountains and the local area, and endeavours to share this with his group. His English is very good (apart from a unfortunate confusion between hurricane and hooligan), and he ensured that the group are constantly kept fully informed. Do you have any advice for potential travellers?It can be cold in October/November! Take layers - and make sure you are both windproofed and waterproofed. It was also impossible to get a warm drink in the hotel - I would have taken a kettle and a hot water bottle! For me, the walks could have been more challenging - but they suited the group, and it was probably accurately classified as a moderate. Eduard did an excellent job of keeping 16 disparate walkers together.  Is there anything else you would like to add?It was a bit disheartening having the hotel in Soller being closed and dismantled literally around us. It meant the hotel had a very depressing air, and there was no bar. Surely they could have waited until their guests had left before packing up? Please can Exodus offer some more challenging walks in Spain during the school holidays... 
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  Anonymous
  Written on October 8, 2012

  5.0 - Excellent

  The walks were varied and interesting, the guide was brilliant, and the views were spectacular: we felt we experienced a taste of the real Mallorca. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?3 particularly inspirational moments: firstly the beautiful coastal views whilst walking along the Painters' Path on day 2, secondly the spectacular coastal views from up high whilst walking along the Archduke's Bridleway on day 4, and last but not least the content and settings of the wonderful Mallorcan picnics we had most days.What did you think of your group leader?Eduardo was very friendly and helpful and good fun. We didn't need a guide book, maps, or phrase book, as he was really knowledgeable about the area and enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge with us. His English was very good. Most days we walked for several hours, but Eduardo set a pace that we could all manage. His Mallorcan picnics are legendary.Do you have any advice for potential travellers?This was our first organised walking holiday. We appreciated that pretty well everything was planned for us: the most we had to decide was where to eat on a couple of nights. We were lucky that we met a lovely bunch of fellow walkers who were great company both during the walks and afterwards. We would thoroughly recommend this trip.
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  Anonymous
  Written on May 8, 2012

  4.0 - Good

  A delightful week on a beautiful island. The walks offered a rich variety of landscapes, from gentle meandering paths along clifftops with views down to a turquoise sea, to pretty routes through ancient olive groves, to dramatic ascents up limestone crags. I went in April because I wanted late spring colours and I was not disappointed. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?I agree with my fellow traveller John Croker that the mountainside picnics, complete with explanation of the local produce we were enjoying, were a high point each day. I hope to remember for a long time the details of the guide's explanation of the olive harvest and pressing. And I know I will not forget watching the griffon vultures circling overhead - who was watching whom?What did you think of your group leader?Eduard is one of the very best. Born and bred in Mallorca, and yet also having walked most parts of the globe, he combined a genuine passion for his island with a gentle humility and humour; he was scrupulous in his attention to detail, and yet led with a light touch, mindful of everyone's preferences and needs; he was superbly knowledgeable of the island's flora, fauna and history; and he was greeted warmly wherever we went. He definitely added to my enjoyment of the trip.
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  Anonymous
  Written on May 1, 2012

  4.0 - Good

  This was an extremely enjoyable trip visually and culturally. Our guide was outstanding. My only proviso was that the C grade description was somewhat exaggerated. This was a pity as the guide was more than capable of fulfilling any grading required. The quality of the walking was excellent. What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?Lunches of local produce on the mountain side.What did you think of your group leader?Quite superb. His knowledge, enthusiasm and pride in his environment were infectious. You will enjoy being with Eduard Casajuana Godoy.Is there anything else you would like to add?There were 2 hard days, 1 moderate and 3 easy walks. A further full hard day would for me have made a memorable trip into an outstanding one. I really enjoyed the trip and would like to visit these mountains again.
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  Anonymous
  Written on May 10, 2011

  4.0 - Good

  This is the second time I have done this trip as I love the island and its diversity and more than that I love the Exodus trekking holiday.  The accommodation is in 3 locations all entirely different and with a strong Majorcan flavour to each.  Food traditional, interesting and varied.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?The views are amazing.  Coastlines, blue skies, wonderful coves and beaches, mountains at each and every turn, all diverse and never boring vistas.  The trekking at C grade is manageable and the guide we had produced the most amazing picnics enjoyed during the trek in beautiful outdoor places. What did you think of your group leader?Eduard, having met him twice now, is so helpful, kind and encouraging.  No-one is left behind on the trek, the pace is just right.  He is friendly, professional and keen to ensure all the party enjoyed themselves.  Excellent leader.Do you have any advice for potential travellers?Go........if you enjoy a slightly tropical environment with excellent walking and great views and certainly travel to the island from the UK is easy with only a short transfer from the airport.  Take a small extra bag in your luggage for the overnight stop at Balix Farm.Is there anything else you would like to add?Superb all round trip - the only Exodus trip I have been on twice and would definitely go yet another time!!
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  Anonymous
  Written on May 10, 2011

  4.0 - Good

  This is the second time I have done this trip as I love the island and its diversity and more than that I love the Exodus trekking holiday.  The accommodation is in 3 locations all entirely different and with a strong Majorcan flavour to each.  Food traditional, interesting and varied.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?The views are amazing.  Coastlines, blue skies, wonderful coves and beaches, mountains at each and every turn, all diverse and never boring vistas.  The trekking at C grade is manageable and the guide we had produced the most amazing picnics enjoyed during the trek in beautiful outdoor places. What did you think of your group leader?Eduard, having met him twice now, is so helpful, kind and encouraging.  No-one is left behind on the trek, the pace is just right.  He is friendly, professional and keen to ensure all the party enjoyed themselves.  Excellent leader.Do you have any advice for potential travellers?Go........if you enjoy a slightly tropical environment with excellent walking and great views and certainly travel to the island from the UK is easy with only a short transfer from the airport.  Take a small extra bag in your luggage for the overnight stop at Balix Farm.Is there anything else you would like to add?Superb all round trip - the only Exodus trip I have been on twice and would definitely go yet another time!!
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  Anonymous
  Written on January 5, 2011

  3.0 - Average

  The walking and scenary in Majorca was fantastic, not maybe your first thought for a trekking holiday but having been on a few trekking holidays in the Alps it was well worth a trip here.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?Not sure there was one, but just the variation in scenary from the mountains, the coastal walks and views and the quaint mountain villages. A night in a tradtional Majorcan farmhouse was definately memorable. The fresh orange juice and the picnics again things to rmemeber and recommend.What did you think of your group leader?The leader was amazing. Very passionate and knowledgeable about all things Majorca. It was the first trip I had been on where the leader had been a local and their knowledge and love of the area was certainly something that set him apart from the others.Do you have any advice for potential travellers?Yes check what grade the walking is and assess your abilities. I enjoyed the holiday and the people on the trip but most of them were surprised that it was a C grade walk and were not really prepared for the level of fitmess etc needed.
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  Anonymous
  Written on November 3, 2010

  4.0 - Good

  An excellent trip - nice mixture of seaside and mountains - walking not too difficult.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?Missing the tram in Soller by 30 seconds on day 2 - the guide did a wonderful switch to "Plan B" to get us to the start of the walk!What did you think of your group leader?Excellent - very good local knowledge!Do you have any advice for potential travellers?Relax and enjoy this very interesting part of Mallorca.
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  Anonymous
  Written on November 3, 2010

  4.0 - Good

  An excellent trip - nice mixture of seaside and mountains - walking not too difficult.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?Missing the tram in Soller by 30 seconds on day 2 - the guide did a wonderful switch to "Plan B" to get us to the start of the walk!What did you think of your group leader?Excellent - very good local knowledge!Do you have any advice for potential travellers?Relax and enjoy this very interesting part of Mallorca.
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  Anonymous
  Written on October 30, 2009

  4.0 - Good

  A lovely area with superb mountain & coastal views. Very friendly people. Marvelous food.What was the most inspirational moment of your trip?The gorgeous setting of the Baltix farm house with many vultures soaring overhead. We could have stayed there forever.What did you think of your group leader?Eduard was a superb leader, second to none! He was born and bred on the island and has intimate knowledge of its history and ecology. He is very passionate about his native land and is keen to preserve it. His outdoor skills are first class. He is a very caring and humerous person and was great company for the week.Do you have any advice for potential travellers?Be aware it can rain! Take good waterproofs!Is there anything else you would like to add?We had a great week and would heartily recomend the trip.