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Finca Es Rasquells Binissalem the ideal home from home for the enthusiastic cyclist, perfectly positioned in the central region of Mallorca, for people of all fitness levels and experience. The rolling landscape of the Pla de Mallorca to the southeast offer’s road training or routes for the less experienced. To the northwest foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana are the entrance to Mallorca’s famous climbs used by the world’s pro riders, and off-road tracks for mountain bike enthusiasts. North to south routes of all levels and experience can be easily access by the main train line running though the central region of the island.
At Finca Es Rasquells we work with Cycling Friendly, a young Mallorca based company that can provided you up to date local knowledge on every subject a cyclist will need to have the best experience of the island, take a look at their site when your planning your trip to Es Rasquells. One of the toughest routes they offer for download as GPX Route starts and finishes in Binissalem Rapha Prestige Mallorca 2018 185.46km of endurance.
Cycling
Smooth winding mountain roads, testing climbs, fast pace rides across country on the rolling countryside of the centre of the inland, friendly locals and an accommodating climate all mean Mallorca is a fantastic location for cycling holidays, for all levels and abilities.
Finca Es Resquells is perfectly positioned to suit all levels, abilities and groups of mixed abilities. From the totally committed who will love the easy access to the mountains and the option to use the local train to adventure father a field.
To families with partners or children who will enjoy the finca´s garden and pool and the independence of being 10 minutes’ walk from a village with ample shops restaurants and cafes. With the option to visit Festival Park the Mallorca´s Fashion village and cinema complex and taking in some sightseeing in Palma both a short train ride away.
So everyone can relax, those who wish to by the pool and for the enthusiastic cyclist safe in the knowledge the finca has a secure storage and workshop area for maintenance.
The Col Collective Serra de Tramuntana Mountains (Mallorca) – Cycling Inspiration & Education
Hiking
There are extensive hiking routes which are easily accessible from the finca, we recommend the Komoot App available for android and Iphone. The routes can be customized so you can join at any point and use GPS.
Here’s two both are with a few minutes drive or can be accessed by the public transport system TIB if you don’t mind adding the walk to the starting point.
Castell d’Alaró loop take the train from Binissalem to Alaro one stop and the village link bus to the centre of the village time tables are available at the TIB website Follow the road signs in the village to the Castell d´Alaro and join the route or discover the famous lamb restaurant, Restaurante Es Verger and stay for lunch.
Refugi de Tossals Verds Loop much more demanding than Alaro The Refuig is set high in the mountains between Alaro and Lloseta. It’s possible to walk from Lloseta train station one stop from Binissalem taking the Ma 2110 and join the small country road Cami Almadra to join the route, or alternatively use the public car park at the entrance to the route
Wine Tours
Binissalem is a wine tour without leaving the village which is the centre of the Denomination of Origin of the region and has two large fiestas each year in May and September. The fiestaPedra i Viin May when the local stonemasons Pedra display their work in the main plaza and the Vi the wine from all the local producers is available for tasting on the Saturday at the end of the week’s festivities.
In September to two final weeks of the month are devoted to the Festa des Vermar with the final Friday evening the village hosting the Sopar a la Fresca, when the village streets are filled with tables for supper to celebrate the end of the grape picking. On any ordinary day the bodegas in the village are opening for tasting popular on a Friday morning when the village market is held in the central plaza.
More information about the wine region can be found at the web site of the DO of Binissalem including maps information about each of the vineyards and suggests for places to visit.
If you would enjoy something more guided the Mallorca Wine Tours Wine Express hosted by an experienced sommelier travels through the vineyards on an open train stopping for tastings and snacks and has excellence reviews. The pubic tours begin in Santa Maria two stops on the train from Binissalem and less than a 2 minute walk from the station and private groups for their Gourmet Tours can be pick up in Binissalem.
About Finca Es Rasquells
The fincas reviews describe the house and its location perfectly
The setting of the villa is so peaceful and quiet, inside the villa lots of space for everyone as well as the outside seating area and bbq area was fantastic. Supermarket within 10 mins of the villa on foot which stocks everything you will need for your stay, the walk into Binissalem town is roughly 15 mins we found this very quiet during the day but a lovely few restaurants for dining out in the evening with local entertainment. Train station within 15/20 min walk is fantastic to get to palma, Inca etc and very very reasonable. Overall we had a fantastic time. Leigh P
The villa is really lovely and a great place to escape from the daily grind. Takes about 10 mins or so to walk into the village and there are quite a few places to eat. There is a real sense of community in the village with the locals meeting up in the evening for dancing or a tapas night. We were made to feel very welcome. Marie S
Take a look at the facilities the finca has to offer the house is one of the suggested officially licenced holiday rentals Registration Number: 2809/2015 promoted by Cycle Friendly though we take our bookings through Homeaway which offers the best security for our guests. You will find all the information you need and can ask us any questions you may have in the Booking & Availability section or Contact Us directly.
Facilities
TV & Wifi
Children Welcome
Air Conditioning
Log Burner, Dining Room & Lounge
Washing Machine
Secure Bike Storage
Parking
Swimming pool
Accessible the finca has two bedrooms on the lower floor
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
Master Bedroom with ensuite shower and toilet, private terrace First Floor
Double Bedroom First Floor
Twin Double Bedroom First Floor
Main Bathroom Bath with Shower First Floor
Double Bedroom Ground Floor
Double Bedroom with ensuite shower and toilet, private terrace Ground Floor
Poolside WC and outside shower
Exterior
Garden lawn surrounding the pool 9×4
Covered dining area and outside kitchen with BBQ
Covered terrace with seating and loungers with views of the pool
Exterior lighting and pool underwater lighting
Accessibility & Security
500 meters from one of the villages principal roads on a private track
Principal entrance to the finca which is fully fenced has a security gate with padlock
2nd Gated entrance from the rural roads between Binissalem & Lloseta
Large parking area & driveway to the side & rear of the house
Secure bicycle storage & maintenance area are at the rear of the house
Personal Extras
Full or part Provisioning, including catering for specialist diets Pricing available
Full or part Catering, including providing precooked menus Pricing available
Therapists Massage: sports, deep tissue, relaxation Pre-booked Pricing available
Personal Security
Remember to add a Map Pin of the finca to your smartphone we like to use WhatsApp to respond to any questions you may have during your stay the finca is very secure but should you need to visit the local health center PAC which has 24/7 medical cover or the Local Police we are on hand to help.
We also highly recommend installing the emergency services App for the region during your stay My112 for Android & Iphone once downloaded enter your phone number and select the 112 Islas Baleares region in the App allow the app to share photos & video from your phone which can be sent to the emergency responders. If you need assistance in an emergency the App automatically sends your GPS location to the multilingual operators in the regional emergency centre an excellent App for those Hiking & Cycling in the Islas Baleares.
My112 Emergency Response App
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