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<\/p>\nCycling enthusiasts have their mecca in Mallorca. Good weather, spectacular scenery, variety of routes and suitable for everyone.<\/p>\n
In Mallorca Caprice we have chosen this route to enjoy a day with the family on two wheels.<\/p>\n
The green route from Art\u00e0 to Manacor, or vice versa, is the route that uses the old railway line that connected the eastern end of the island. The old stations of Sant Lloren\u00e7 des Cardassar, Son Carri\u00f3 and Son Servera can be found between the towns of Manacor and Art\u00e0. These towns have great rural charm with rich gastronomy and attractive cultural heritage.<\/p>\n
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Origins of the route<\/strong><\/p>\n The history of the railway in Mallorca began in 1875 with the inauguration of the line between Palma and Inca. This first line later continued to Manacor. At that time, it was thought to be extended to Art\u00e0. And finally the steam train arrives in Art\u00e0 in 1921. And in 1977 an accident precipitated the closure of the line after 56 years of activity.<\/p>\n In 1999, the Government of the Balearic Islands began a plan to restore the island’s railway. And in 2003 it reopened the Inca-Manacor line and in 2009 work began on reopening the Manacor-Art\u00e0 section with a train-tram project. However, the work was halted due to its environmental and economic unfeasibility.<\/p>\n It was therefore planned to redirect the infrastructure to at least take advantage of the work done and convert it into a green route under the direction of Serveis Ferroviaris de Mallorca. This is how the 28.6 km long V\u00eda Verde Manacor-Art\u00e0 was created on the old railway line<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\t\t