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By road or rail

Few travellers consider an overland journey to Mallorca, but the Mediterranean ports of Barcelona and Valencia are served by trains and buses. For coach travel check Eurolines, www.eurolines.com, or for trains check www.renfe.com. Driving overland is a very time-consuming approach, but may suit British expatriates living in southern Spain.

Ferries

Ferries sail from Barcelona and Valencia to Palma, including Iscomar, www.iscomar.com, Trasmediterranea, www.trasmediterranea.es, and Balearia, www.balearia.com. Ferries berth so close to Palma that it is possible to walk straight through the historic city centre for onward bus or rail connections, or use EMT bus 1 to get from the port to the Estació Intermodal on Plaça d’Espanya. Some buses heading west to the GR221 can be caught near the ferryport, without the need to go into the city. These include bus 102 to Port d’Andratx and bus 111 to Calvià and es Capdellà.

Taking or hiring a car

Taking a car to Mallorca is not a good idea. The GR221 is linear and returning to a parked car is a huge inconvenience. Some walkers may wish to use a car in order to have a personalised backup service. If so, choose a good navigator to meet you at intervals along the route. Car hire can be arranged in advance, on arrival at the airport or through most hotels.