Sports and training holidays

Cycling

Majorca is truly a mecca for any cyclist or cycling enthusiast, with amateurs and national teams coming from far and wide to pit themselves against the island’s scenic but demanding iconic mountain roads.

Bring your own trusty carbon-alloy steed or hire a state-of-the-art bike from one of Calvià’s many specialist bike hire centres – ideal for the essential king or queen of the mountain selfie at the top of a brutal climb.

Which is, of course, when a refuelling stop is needed. Look out for ‘Bike friendly’, ‘Cycling friendly’ or ‘Eat&Check’ flags as well as the cycling-themed cafés spread across the island.

Majorca is host to a number of cycling events including the Gran Fondo Mallorca 312, a Milestone Series race. Held in April each year, the route passes through Es Capdellà and Galilea in the Calvià region – perfect observation points for enjoying the atmosphere!

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Road sports

As well as cycling, Majorca is a wonderful destination for experiencing all other types of road sports. With walkways, roads, hills, flats and training facilities, you’ll never be short of options for interval training or long sessions.

The island is home to a number of national and European fixtures for road runners and triathletes, with a variety of races including the Half Marathon Magaluf, Palma Marathon and the popular Challenge Peguera-Mallorca triathlon.

Mountain sports

Sitting in the foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, the Calvià region is packed with routes for hiking, trail running, climbing and mountain biking (MTB), with other adventure sports such as canyoning elsewhere in Majorca.

The 1400-hectare finca pública Galatzó (Galatzó public country estate) is just 14 km from Hotel Samos, with scenic trails for all abilities. A stage of the GR 221 Ruta de Pedra en Sec starts here, running from Es Capdellà until Estellencs on the northern coast.

The finca pública also hosts the Galatzó Trail, a half and full mountain marathon in March each year, with other trail running events throughout the year across the island, ranging from short to ultra distances.

Whether you have just a morning or are planning a day trip, the options are endless. There are many guide books available to plan your own itinerary, and dedicated adventure and outdoors companies across Majorca for guided tours.

Why Hotel Samos?

Hotel Samos is the perfect base for your sports break, with a fully equipped gym and spa with massage room, plus a partnership with Calvià Council so that guests can access the high-quality training facilities just 150m and a short walk away from the hotel.

As well as our cycling café, we have an excellent buffet restaurant offering a varied menu with healthy options. And thanks to our location in Magaluf, there are excellent public transport links with quick access to main traffic routes.