The long-awaited East Mallorca GR-226 hiking route, which stands for Gran Recorrido (Great Tour), is set to open in 2025 on the island of Mallorca in Spain’s Balearic archipelago.
The route, also known as the Gran Recorrido del Llevant, will cover a distance of over 104 kilometres, with a main route spanning 93.81 kilometres, plus two additional access points from Son Macià and the Costa dels Pins.
The GR-226’s main itinerary will be divided into four different stages:
- Cales de Mallorca-Manacor (24,99km)
- Manacor – Son Carrio (22.99km)
- Son Carrio – Arta (23.19km)
- Arta – Cala Mesquida (22.63km).
Hikers will be able to enjoy the East of the island like never before through various points of interest and areas of natural beauty along the way.
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Ibiza to unveil seven new hiking routes
Ibiza is set to unveil seven new hiking routes, opening up more of the island’s diverse landscapes and heritage to visitors. All seven hiking routes will be classified as Pequeños Recorridos (small tours), ranging between 10km and 50km in length.
It is expected that they will be open for hikers from late 2024. Designed to showcase the untamed beauty of Ibiza’s countryside, each route offers a unique hiking experience, from ancient paths to panoramic coastal vistas.
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