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requires a high level of fitness. the island suitable for hang- also meet experienced
When planning these exped- gliding and paragliding (see hang-gliders. The islands’
itions you should seek advice p175). These sports are not weather conditions are also
from the organizers, who will popular in the other islands favourable for ballooning.
not only inform you about the of the archipelago. The best A number of companies
best routes but will also ensure lifting currents are found in and some of the more
suitable supervision. the inland regions. This is exclusive hotels on the
The good aerodynamic where beginners’ courses island can organize hot-air
conditions on Mallorca make are held and where you can balloon flights.
DIRECTORY
Ballooning Vellmari Formentera Hípica Son Gual Club Náutico
Diving Ctra Puigpunyent to Sant Antoni
Mallorca Ballons
Tel 971 596 969. Marina de Formentera 14, Establiments, km 6.2, Paseo Marítimo s/n, Sant
Puerto de la Savina,
Cyclists in a boulevard in Palma, Mallorca ∑ mallorcaballoons.com Formentera. Palma, Mallorca. Antoni de Portmany,
Tel 608 532 096.
Ibiza.
Two-Wheeled Sport provide facilities for beginners degrees of difficulty. Companies Caving Tel 971 322 105. ∑ hipicasongual.com Tel 971 340 645.
Cycling is very popular here, as well as for advanced riders. such as Rocksport Mallorca Diving Center ∑ vellmari.com Menorca a Cavall ∑ esnautic.com
and renting a bicycle from The riding areas and trails are offer walking, canyoning and Ciutadella
one of the numerous hire firms deliberately set amid beautiful rock climbing at beginner Ciutadella, Menorca. Fishing Ctra Es Mercadal- Escuela Balear
is inexpensive. Cycling is an scenery, but you should not and advanced levels. Diving Tel 651 644 319. Asociación Balear Ferreries, km 24, 3 Santa de Náutica
excellent way to explore the expect romantic gallops along Center Ciutadella offers sea- ∑ diveinnmenorca. de Pesca Rita, Es Marcadel, C/ Aragón 28 bajos,
towns or get to a nearby beach. the beach. All horse riding is done cave diving training at various com Menorca.
On the island of Formentera it is under the supervision of an sites around the Menorca. Cave C/ Joan Miró, 325, Tel 971 374 637. Palma, Mallorca.
the most popular form of trans- instructor. There are many riding exploration can be dangerous Rocksport Mallorca Calanova, Palma, Mallorca. Tel 971 909 060.
port, along with the scooter. centres in Menorca and this is and is only recommended for Tel 629 948 404. Tel 971 702 088. ∑ menorcaacavall.com ∑ escueladenautica.
More ambitious cyclists may where they breed the famous people who have been trained ∑ rocksportmallorca. Riding Academy com
want to undertake longer trips, Menorcan black horses that play and have the proper equip- com Federación Española Mallorca
and all types of terrain can be such a prominent part in many ment. Before embarking on de Pesca y Casting Real Club Náutico
encountered on the islands, fiestas. As well as riding lessons any adventure sport, check Diving Navas de Tolosa 3, Madrid. See p173. de Palma
from long, flat stretches of coast and outings, many centres also your insurance cover. Tel 915 328 352. Muelle de Sant Pere s/n,
through to steep mountain stage displays of horse breaking. Aqua Diving Center ∑ fepyc.es Sailing
roads. The islands also offer For those who fancy a flutter, Port Sant Antoni de Palma, Mallorca.
many interesting trails for regular horse races are held Portmany, Ibiza. Hiking Centro Wet Four Fun Tel 971 726 848.
mountain bikes, although the on Mallorca and Ibiza. Tel 693 045 723. Platja d’Es Pujols, ∑ rcnp.es
routes leading through the wild ∑ aquadivingcenter. Dia Complert Formentera.
mountain terrains on Mallorca, com Passeig Marítim 41, Tel 609 766 084. Windsurfing
or the coastal crags of Menorca, Caving Big Blue Fornells, Menorca. ∑ wet4fun.com
are best undertaken with a Caving and associated pursuits, Tel 609 670 996. Cesar’s Watersports
guide. Agents who organize such as canyoning and rock C/ Marti Ros García 6, ∑ diacomplert.com Club Náutico el Playa S’Arganassa, Santa
these tours generally offer climbing, are still in their Palmanova, Mallorca. Arenal
guides and equipment. infancy in the Balearics but Tel 971 681 686. Ecoibiza C/ Roses s/n, S’Arenal, Eulalia del Rio, Ibiza.
growing in popularity. ∑ bigbluediving.net Juan Carlos 1, Edificio Tel 971 330 919 or 670
Only a handful of Mallorca’s Blue Water Scuba Mallorca. 629 961 (mobile).
Horse Riding caves, including the Drac and Cala’n Bosch, Menorca. Transat, Eivissa, Ibiza. Tel 971 440 142. ∑ watersportscesars.
Horse riding is another popular Hams (see p84), are open to Tel 971 387 183. Tel 971 302 347. ∑ cnarenal.com com
island sport and there are several all; most are reserved for ∑ bluewaterscuba.co. ∑ ecoibiza.com
riding centres on the islands that experienced potholers. uk Mallorca Activa Club Náutico Club Náutico Sa
Adventurers can therefore Son Pereto 9, Palma, Ciutadella Ràpita
explore the caves of the Climber on a rock face near Octopus Mallorca. Cami de Baix s/n,
Tramuntana mountains and, Valldemossa, Mallorca Canonge Oliver 13, Port Ciutadella, Menorca. Explanada del puerto s/n,
on Menorca, try sea-cave diving de Sóller, Mallorca. Tel 971 783 160. Tel 971 383 918. Sa Ràpita, Mallorca.
as well. Organized caving Tel 971 633 133. ∑ mallorcaactiva.com Tel 971 640 001 or 971
expeditions offer anything from Other Sports ∑ octopus-mallorca. ∑ cnciutadella.com 641 535 (courses).
a half-day guided starter’s cave The warm climate and varied com Horse Riding Club Náutico Porto
trip, to day- and even week-long terrain mean that most sports Cristo ∑ cnrapita.com
caving holidays, with all can be enjoyed somewhere Skualo Ca’n Paulino Windsurf Fornells
equipment provided. in the islands. Surprisingly, Passeig Cap d’es Toll 11, Ctra Vieja de Algaida s/n, C/ Vela 29, Porto Cristo, Bahia Fornells, Menorca.
The steep rocks along the for such a dry region, there Porto Cristo, Mallorca. Llucmajor, Mallorca. Mallorca.
coast of Mallorca and the inland are even places that are good Tel 971 815 094. Tel 664 384 924. Tel 971 821 253. Tel 664 335 801.
regions are good places for rock for canoeing, a very popular ∑ skualo.com ∑ canpaulino.com ∑ cnportocristo.com ∑ windfornells.com
Sea-cave diving – growing in popularity climbing, too, providing various sport in Spain but one that

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