When it comes to goal-focused training, just staying motivated is hard enough. No athlete wants to have to also put up with unnecessary interruptions to their training program. That’s why, at Ferrer Hotels, we have done all we can to ensure that our guests can continue training even when they’re away from home. Here, we have listed a few of the Mallorca hotels and facilities that make such holidays possible.
Ferrer Janeiro & Ferrer Concord – road cycling and mountain biking
Situated in the scenic, north eastern corner of the island, these Mallorca hotels are the perfect base for a seaside cycling holiday. And Hotel Ferrer Janeiro, just 80m from Son Baulo Beach, has all the cycling facilities – a bike garage, bike repair shop, and bike rental needed to make it happen. Here, you can lock your own bike under the secure watch of security cameras, or, if you prefer to travel light, you can rent one of the many different Lapierre road bikes. These hotels are very popular with athletes – it also boasts a semi-olympic heated pool, so you can enjoy your very own mini triathlon.
Northern Mallorca has received much recognition as a world-class cycling destination, but the opportunities to work on your pedal power are not limited to the island’s perfectly tarred roads. To both the east and west of Can Picafort, there are many mountain biking trails for the fat-tire enthusiast, and one only has to pick up a copy of Rock and Ride’s guidebook to know where to find them.
Ferrer Maristany – swimming and tennis
Right on Puerto de Alcudia’s beach front, Hotel Ferrer Maristany is in the perfect location for those who want to practise water sports – and being an ‘aparthotel’, it’s perfect for training seasons. The hotel hosted the UCI Pro Tour Team Lotto Soudal last January – so this is also a great location for cycling.
Swimmers have the option of swimming off Aludicia beach, or doing lengths in the six-lane, 25 metre pool at Alcudia’s sport centre. And if your serve is more important than your front crawl, you can leave your swim kit in your room and take your racket instead. The centre’s tennis courts make this destination perfect for those who want both sand between their toes and grass under their shoes.
Ferrer Isabel – golf and kayaking
WIth two of Mallorca’s best golf courses within minutes of town, Hotel Ferrer Isabel in Cala Bona is the clear choice for golfers. Golf de Son Servera’s 18 holes afford players stunning vistas of the azure Mediterranean, while Pula Golf Resort’s two 500m holes will test the driving skills of even the most accomplished golfers.
And if you’d prefer to be on the water rather than just looking at it, there’s also the option to rent a kayak and build up your paddling power exploring the many coves and beaches that characterise Mallorca’s stunning north eastern coast. It’s so very easy to clock up the miles when each bay inspires a look around the next headland.
Mallorca hotels where you can train even as you take a break
If it’s just your professional brain that needs a break and not those well-conditioned bundles of nerve and muscle, there’s no reason that you can’t continue to train even on holiday. You know that in the middle of a training program, one week off is one week back, and that if you want to peak when you need to, you have to continue training. At Ferrer Hotels we also understand that. Contact us to book a holiday at one of our hotels in Mallorca, where you can both train and have some fun in the sun.
