Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Caving
Mallorca's pocked limestone terrain means caving conditions are fantastic. Kitted out
with headlamps, spelunkers can head into the cool twilight of the numerous cave com-
plexes that burrow into the cliffs of the southern, northern and eastern coasts. A guide is
highly recommended.
Experience Mallorca (
Click here
) leads half-day caving excursions year-round. You'll
pass through subterranean chambers dripping with stalactites. One minute you're crawl-
ing through narrow passageways, the next you are in a cathedral-like vault big enough
for 30 people to stand at ease. It's not one for claustrophobes.
Coasteering
A summer alternative to canyoning (being that bit closer to the sea), coasteering is a
heart-pumping mix of swimming, climbing, scrambling, abseiling, cliff jumping and tra-
versing the rock horizontally using the sea to catch your falls. Locations reach from Bon-
aire near Alcúdia in the north to Peguera in the southwest. Adventure specialists offering
coasteering provide all the gear you need, such as helmets and life jackets. Mon
d'Aventura (
Click here
)
arranges two different levels - the easier one is suitable for kids.
Golf
Palma is a popular golfing destination, which is not surprising given the mix of warm
Mediterranean climate and fine natural setting. At last count there were around 22 golf
courses scattered around the island; some of the best cluster around Capdepera and Artà
in the east. Green fees for 18 holes start from €30 and can go as high as €130, although
the average is €40 to €75. Cart rental costs €30 to €45. Prices dip in summer when it's of-
ten simply too hot to have fun, and can soar in spring and autumn.
Golfing Resources
Useful resources on golfing in Mallorca:
»
The
Consell de Mallorca
(
www.infomallorca.net
) tourist authority publishes a brochure
entitled
Mallorca Golf
with brief coverage of all 22 courses. Its website also has links to
each course's website; click on 'Tourist Information', then 'Themes', then 'Sports', then
'Golf'.
»
Federació Balear de Golf
(Balearic Golf Federation;
971 72 27 53;
www.fbgolf.com
)
General golfing info.
»
Simply Mallorca Golf
( 971 58 82 96;
www.simplymallorcagolf.com
) A handy web-
site with details on all courses.
