Mallorca (Spain) Oppomeet registration, Oct/Nov 2019. Deadline!

"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
09/20/2019 at 02:30 • Filed to: oppomeet 2019, Oppomeet, Europpomeet, Mallorca, spain, rentalcars

After two europpomeet in 2019 and a poll, the time has come to find out who will join us on the island of Mallorca. And let us be honest, is this not the best location to watch the Brexit madness unfold?

What is an Oppomeet?

In Europe we do things a bit different. Due to the distances our meets tend to last a number of days. During the day we tend to combine interesting driving roads (like curvy mountain roads) with some activities. The evenings are meant for social activities. We tend to have about 6+ nationalities joining at the same time, from Hungary to the US, from Finland to France.

Traditionally most people drove to be able to join us. Here though, people will fly in and rent.

A recent example:

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Mallorca is an island in the Mediterranean Sea, and belongs to Spain. Mallorca, a Spanish party island in the Mediterranean. Population: 850,000. Mallorca, driving paradise. A suitable place for a next Oppomeet. Off-season, when the tourists are gone and the hotels, car rental agencies and restaurants struggle to find customers. So prices are low. Yet, temperature is still okay. Think about 20° C (70 F) during the day.

For more details about driving on Mallorca, see:

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For the geographical location, see this map:

This sounds expensive!

Nope. Well, it is more expensive than staying home, that is for sure. But given the overcapacity in flights, rentals and holiday homes/hotels, costs will be very low.

What will we do in Mallorca?

Drive. Drive the curvy roads through the mountain range. Besides driving, we will do some sightseeing, probably a little rally (not speed based) and some other activities. Culture, nature, food and drink.

When will this take place?

Activities will be planned from Thursday the 31st of October until Sunday the 3rd of November 2019. Some will arrive much earlier and/or leave much later.

Catedral de Santa María de Palma de Mallorca

Flights to Mallorca

Flights to Mallorca are available from most European airports, and tend to be cheap. I already booked my ticket, and paid €67 for a 2 way ticket (from Munich).

If you’re not in Europe, you could combine a visit to a random European city/region with an international airport.

Rental cars on Mallorca.

As mentioned, rental cars plentiful due to the summer tourists, but there is no demand in November. You might pay for insurance, but not much else. I booked a convertible with SCDW insurance for 5 days for a grand total of €130. If you shop around you can do this cheaper as well.

Total cost estimate:

* Flight : €100 (assuming you already are in Europe, including the UK)

* Rental : €130 (see above)

* Lodging : €20-30 a day, assuming you stay with the group. €125 total should be conservative.

* Food/drinks : €30 a day should be more than enough. Let’s say €125 total.

* Fuel : €20 a day? Probably less, as distances are short. Let’s call it €80 total.

Grand total : €560.

When you do this economically you should be able to spend considerably less.

This 6 bedroom, 11 bed home costs €200 a night in early November

Deadline:

There is no hard deadline if you simply want to join, but September 20th is the cutoff date that we start to look for places to stay. If you have not signed up by then, we cannot guarantee a spot. Don’t hesitate to contact us after the 20th though, there might still be some space. Or simply book something yourself.

Poll:

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DISCUSSION (14)

MrDakka > duurtlang
09/10/2019 at 01:48

One of these days, I gotta attend an Oppomeet

duurtlang > MrDakka
09/10/2019 at 02:08

Yes, you certainly should!

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > duurtlang
09/10/2019 at 03:03

Life is very much in the way for me, which is a real shame because I would absolutely love to do Mallorca again. I hope you all have a blast!

duurtlang > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
09/10/2019 at 03:09

We will miss you. I hope you don’t mind me stealing your pictures. I did link to your article :)

pip bip - choose Corrour > duurtlang
09/10/2019 at 08:25

next meet on the island of Sark?

ITA97, now with more Jag @ opposite-lock.com > duurtlang
09/10/2019 at 10:53

One of these days I’m going fold myself in half for a cheap flight over the pond on one of those bargain transatlantic carriers and join one of these Europpo meets. They seem like a very good time.

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > duurtlang
09/13/2019 at 02:48

Damn, I’d really love to do this, but leaving my girlfriend with a 4 week old child would probably make me an arse :(
I hope I can make the 2020 meets

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction
09/13/2019 at 02:56

Congratulations mate ! We're due in December, so I guess I'll join you on that 2020 meet

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
09/13/2019 at 03:32

Thanks! But he’s not born yet. The doctor said it can happen any day now. A c-section is programmed on october 4th if he doesn’t show up earlier.

Didn’t know you were expecting, too. C ongrats! :)

Rustholes-Are-Weight-Reduction > pip bip - choose Corrour
09/13/2019 at 03:34

I’d take a Motocompo with me :)

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > duurtlang
09/13/2019 at 11:41

When are folks flying over Tuesday, wed?

And are they staying g till Monday?

duurtlang > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas
09/13/2019 at 12:34

From the people who shared their information with me, all will arrive on Wednesday. All but one will be there until Sunday night. I personally will leave on Monday morning. One will leave on November 10th.

Thomas Donohue > duurtlang
09/15/2019 at 11:46

Does anyone rent Fiat 124s on the island ? I’ve seen some 500's which could be fun, but a 124 Spyder would be awesome.

duurtlang > Thomas Donohue
09/15/2019 at 14:35

I’ve rented a 500C ‘or similar’. If the 500C is out, I’ll gladly take a 124 as an 'or similar' vehicle :)

No idea who rents them out, but I suspect they should be available.