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Eastern Majorca Tour with Arta Caves and Aloe Plantation

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Language: German, English, Polish

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Duration: more than 8 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

Learn all about the healing qualitied of aloe vera during a tour of a plantation
Browse the stalls selling local specialities at the weekly farmers' market in Arta
Enjoy free time to explore the winding streets of the hilltop village of Arta
Discover the illuminated stalactites and stalagmites Arta Caves on a guided tour
Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Majorca and its countryside

What to expect

Rolling hills, endless olive groves and romantic hilltop villages – the Serra de Llevant mountains in the east of the island offer an unbeatable snapshot of rural Majorca. You'll visit an aloe vera farm, a weekly country market and a cave system in one great day. Elisabeth, one of our expert guides, says, ‘When I have visitors from home, I take them to the same places visited on this tour – this is the authentic Majorca.'

Kick off with a morning visit to a farm near the village of Santa Margalida. It specialises in cultivating organic aloe vera – a cactus-like plant renowned for its medicinal and healing properties. It's used as a key ingredient in products for treating sunburn as well as other ailments. Learn all about these uses during a guided tour of the plantation, which employs locals and contributes to the regional economy. Then it's off to hilltop Arta to visit the market. Criss-crossed with narrow cobblestone streets of limestone homes with coloured shutters, it's a joy to explore. Elisabeth says, ‘Arta is a beautiful village, and you'll find lots of local delicacies at its farmers' market. And the Sant Salvador Sanctuary offers amazing views over the surrounding countryside.'

After free time for lunch, we'll head to the coast to visit the Arta Caves in the afternoon. The setting is hard to beat – a headland overlooking a charming bay. Inside, you'll explore the labyrinth of caverns, with the stalactites and stalagmites illuminated by a sophisticated lighting system.

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What to remember

Polish-speaking guide is dependent on the amount of Polish-speaking guests who have booked the tour
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Bring suitable footwear
Food and drinks not included
This experience doesn't follow our general cancellation policy. If you need to cancel, you must do so at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

Provider

TUI España Turismo, S.L.U, with Tax Number B08089187 and Travel License Number GCMD-4

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

sarina
From United States of America - August 2023

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Great
Overall rated
4/5

omdat je met de bus of taxi geen doen is naar deze grot, hebben we deze excursie geboekt, een hele dag vulling met olie vera boederij wat wij niks aan ...
M
From United States of America - August 2023

Travelled with family

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5

Leuke excursie. Bezoek aan de aloë vera plantage was wel interessant. Aansluitend kon je producten kopen in het winkeltje. De markt in Arta was erg ge ...
Kikker
From United States of America - June 2023

Travelled as a couple

45 - 54 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
4/5
Anonymous
From United States of America - September 2021

Great
Overall rated
4/5

Als laatse en eerste opgehaald worden duurde de trip onnodig lang.
Anonymous
From United States of America - August 2021

Great
Overall rated
4/5

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Eastern Majorca Tour with Arta Caves and Aloe Plantation

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