As the new year calls for momentum rather than pause, Son Bunyola Hotel & Villas answers with two newly curated short-break experiences designed around purposeful movement, immersion in nature, and refined restoration. Launching ahead of the hotel’s reopening on 6 March 2026, these Cycling and Walking Wellness Breaks respond to the growing appetite for travel that blends physical engagement with meaningful downtime.
Set within an 810-acre private estate in Mallorca’s UNESCO-listed Tramuntana Mountains, Son Bunyola occupies a 16th-century finca and forms part of Virgin Limited Edition, the portfolio of extraordinary retreats founded by Sir Richard Branson. Long regarded as one of Europe’s most revered destinations for cyclists and hikers, the Tramuntana range provides a dramatic backdrop of mountain roads, ancient trails, and sweeping Mediterranean views.
The Cycling Adventure
The Son Bunyola Cycling Adventure unfolds over three nights and centres on a four-hour guided ride through the Tramuntana’s iconic routes — celebrated for their rhythm, elevation, and vistas. Recovery is woven into the experience: a one-hour deep-tissue massage using natural, locally inspired ingredients helps restore tired muscles, while a relaxed estate picnic or authentic Mallorcan lunch grounds the body after exertion. The journey concludes with a private wine tasting for two, hosted in the hotel’s historic former oil mill and guided by a sommelier.
The Walking Escape
For those drawn to a slower, more contemplative pace, the Son Bunyola Walking Escape mirrors the same thoughtful structure, replacing the cycle with a four-hour guided hike along trails that begin directly at the hotel’s doorstep. Guests move through ancient paths and dramatic terrain, absorbing the landscape step by step before enjoying the same restorative massage, seasonal dining experience, and intimate wine tasting.
Movement with Meaning
Created for active travellers and amateur athletes alike, both experiences are fully adaptable in intensity and route. Whether preparing for a race, resetting after winter, or simply seeking reconnection through movement, these three-night stays place time outdoors at the heart of the Son Bunyola experience — leaving guests refreshed, rebalanced, and deeply attuned to their surroundings.
Practical Details
Cycling Adventure rates start from €1,080 per night for a Mountain View room (double occupancy)
Minimum stay: three nights
Availability: March, April, and November
Includes: luxury accommodation, daily breakfast, one four-hour guided ride or hike, one set lunch or picnic, one deep-tissue massage, private wine tasting, and in-room minibar
For reservations and further information, visit the official Son Bunyola page via Virgin Limited Edition, call 0800 716 919, or email enquiries@virginlimitededition.com.
WAWW take: This is wellness without stillness — where the year begins not with retreat, but with forward motion through one of the Mediterranean’s most storied landscapes.
