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Cala Millor - Porto Cristo. Points of interest: The beaches in the area provide a good excuse to stop and take a refreshing dip! In Porto Cristo you should not miss the Aquarium, The Caves of Drach and the Caves of Hams which give the visitor a unique opportunity of exploring the underground marvels of the Island. Itinerary: Cala Millor - Sa Coma - Cala Morlanda - Porto Cristo. Distance: 24 kms. Difficulty: Excursion on flat ground meaning any sort of bicycle can be used. Route: we set off from the Tourist Information Office of Cala Millor heading towards the Fantasy Park. Atter 200 metres we shall turn left and continue along this street until the end when we should turn left. At the first street we find we will turn right. Continuing along this avenida (avenue) for one kilometre, partly surrounded by woodland, we shall reach the avenida de las Palmeras. Turning left we will arrive at the beach of Sa Coma where we may rest if so desired. We shall then continue along this very same avenue and turn left into the first street, Avinguda de Les Savines. After a further two kilometres we shall find a crossroad indicating the turn off to S'lllot which we may take. If we choose to continue we will reach an avenue after 500 metres and a sign indicating "Porto Cristo". we shall turn left and carry straight on. At the end of the street we will turn left and after a turther 100 metres we shall arrive at a boat harbour and a large beach. At this point we may return and continue along the coast, although the roads are not paved, or we can return along the same road and continue in the direction of Porto Cristo (4 kms.). However, by choosing this route we shall have to make the journey along the main road which is very busy, particularly during the summer season.
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