Vía Verde Manacor-Artá

Mallorca had a rail network in the 1930s, the density of which, proportionally speaking, was about twice that of the entire Spanish mainland. At that time, however, road traffic was slowly gaining ground and the railway lines were increasingly left to decay. Nowadays, thanks to Vía Verde Manacor-Artá, you can complement your stay in Mallorca with a leisurely stroll through the east of the holiday island.

You can still reach Manacor, your starting point, quite well by train, for example from Palma. On a fairly flat route, the route runs in two light loops towards the northeast. You will always come across old station buildings along the route. The relics of the former railway line are mostly empty, but are not infrequently restored and are definitely nice to look at.

You pass the two towns of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar and Son Servera before your bike tour ends in the northeast at Artá. From here, a bus drives back to Manacor, or on to Palma. Alternatively, it is a good idea to end the round in a southwesterly direction back to Manacor.

Our tip: Since the route is quite short, it is definitely worth thinking about a subsequent detour. Cyclists interested in history continue to the archaeological site "Poblat Talaiòtic des Ses Païsses" and if you prefer to swim, you will also find several cycle paths directly to the beaches.