Fahrradfahren auf Menorca
Entdecken Sie Menorca mit dem Mountainbike. Genießen Sie das Innere der Inseln ,seine mediterrane Landschaften und die "tancas" (kleine Felder mit der typischen Trockenmauern ) , die das Landschaft von Menorca auszeichnen .
Pfade und Wege, wie das umfangreiche Netzwerk der "camis" (ältere kleine Strassen) sind ideal zum Radfahren bzw. Mountainbiken und decken einen großen Teil der Insel. Die lang laufenden Projekt auf die Cami (camis de Cavalls), dass die gesamte Küste der Insel erstreckt wiederherzustellen ist nun abgeschlossen. Dieser Weg aus dem Mittelalter ist gut ausgeschildert und einen Reiseführer und individuelle Karten sind von der Tourismusbüros erhältlich
The island has rolling hills in the interior rather than steep climbs. If hills are your thing head to Ferreries area and Es Alocs heading north. There are interesting places to stop off for food and just general discovery. The main road ME-1 is the backbone and access point to many idylic country lanes and off road tracks. While there is no cycle way there is a 1.5m wide safety zone along the entire length that cyclists can use.
Spring time is a great time to explore the island with an abundance of green scenery at wildlife that will suprise you. And accommodation will be also be attractively priced.
Camis and the Camis de Cavalls network
The original road system of the island when horse and cart was the norm.
Menorca Tips
The island has an extensive nextwork of the original bridalways/little roads ( " Camis" ) built long before the arrival of the motor car. There have been extensive projects to re-open these and signpost them as part of cycle tracks. Still only suitable for off road machines. Best to just go. The island is so small you'll never get lost! Pack a high visibility vest as the stone walls that line the little lanes can make you hard to see for the occasional car.
Cycle Hire
As the demand increases so does the number of hire shops. But dont expect to find a hire shop on every corner! ( dated 2011 ) A day hire will be around 10 Euros, but weekly hire is much cheaper at around 42 Euros. Often in the beach resort the local watersports activity company will also hire out machines. In beach resorts hire prices tend to be higher.
Menorca Holiday tip
Bring you own helmet for comfort and you'll save time and any additional hire charges.
Cycle Routes
While currently the island lends itself more to mountain biking, but there is an increasing network of modern cycles routes for the less energetic. Particularly in the south east corner of Menorca cycling around the white washed local villages is very pleasant.
Signed Routes
There are six major signposted routes criss crossing areas, using roads, tracks and pathways. Again a free pamphlet is available at various tourist information offices and outlets.
Cycle Routes
Menorca Holiday Tips
Here are a collection of cycling trips done and described by others on clear maps with points of interest on the way in photographs.
Cycling TreksCycle Hire Locations
South East
Around Punta Prima along to Binibequer there are modern cycle tracks for those looking for more relaxing cycling. Cycles can be hired in Punta Prima.
Son Bou electric bikes can be hired for resort area and surounding countryside
Galdana
Audax Sports & Nature - next to Audax hotel at western end of beach - Also provide Mountain Bikes excursions.
Fornells
Katayak - Paseo Maritimo 69,Fornells.
Cala En Porter,Cala en Bosch,Son Xoriguer can be hired in the resorts.
Cycling Service Companies
| Company | Services | Location | |||
Bike Menorca  |
Equipment,repairs and hire | On the Ronda. Avenida Francesc Femenías, 44,07702 Mahón (Menorca) tel. (+34) 971 35 37 98 | www.menorcaviva.es | ||
| Velos Joan |
Equipment,repairs and hire | Carrer Sant Isidre, 32-34 07760 Ciutadella tel. (+34) 971 35 37 98 On the Ronda. Avenuida. Francesc Femenias, 58 07702 Mahon (Mao) T. /F. 971 369 979 |
www.velosjoan.es |
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