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On this self-guided bike tour of Mallorca, you’ll ride all the way around the island in eight days, enjoying some of the best cycling in Spain!
With superb biking routes, dramatic scenery and great weather on an idyllic island in the Mediterranean Sea, it is no wonder that Mallorca is referred to as a cyclist’s paradise. This is the place where pro riders and amateur enthusiasts come to from all over Europe and the world to train during the winter and spring time and there is no doubt about its irresistible allure.
The beautiful beaches in the south-east of the island are the perfect warm-up for the challenging climbs and exhilarating descents of the Tramuntana in the north-west! Explore the entire island at your own pace on this self-guided bike tour, discovering Mallorca’s spectacular scenery, delicious gastronomy, charming cities and unique culture.
Day 1: Colònia Sant Jordi
Arrival day
Accommodation: Blau Hotel Colònia Sant Jordi
Welcome to your self-guided bike tour of Mallorca!
We’ll pick you up from the airport of Palma de Mallorca and transfer you to your first accommodation in Colònia Sant Jordi, a beautiful beach town in the south-east of the island. The perfect place to relax after your flight!
Depending on your arrival town, we’ll carry out your bike fitting and welcome briefing either today or tomorrow morning.
Day 2: Ses Salines – Artà
Route: 69.8 km/43.4 miles
Elevation: +573 m/+1880 ft
Accommodation: Juz de Yartan Arthotel
Meals included: Breakfast
On today’s route, you’ll enjoy hilly roads with very few cars, lovely landscapes and indigenous Mediterranean forests, as well as (optionally) your first Mallorcan switchback climb!
Your first stop is the charming traditional town of Felanitx, populated since the Bronze Age and nowadays known for producing wine and capers. It’s worth visiting the imposing church of San Miguel to admire the sweeping staircase entrance.
Just beyond Felanitx, you have an optional climb up to the Sanctuary of San Salvador, a majestic hilltop monastery that dates from the 14th century. From the top, you’ll be rewarded with spectacular views over southern Mallorca and the Balearic Sea!
From here, you’ll cycle through vineyards and forests, past the Conjunt prehistòric de s’Hospitalet Vell, which dates back over three millennia.
If you would like to extend today’s route once you arrive in Artà (or the start of tomorrow’s route), you can add a beautiful extra climb of about 9km up to the Ermita de Betlem for fabulous views over the Bay of Alcúdia.
Day 3: Artà – Port de Pollença
Route: 42.4 km/26.3 miles
Elevation: +274 m/+899 ft
Accommodation: Hoposa Uyal
Today, you’ll explore the authentic Mallorcan inland, and then cycle along the beautiful Bay of Alcúdia, before reaching the ancient walled city of the same name. We highly recommend a stop here to take a stroll around the picturesque old town, and enjoy a fantastic lunch.
From Alcúdia, you’ll cycle along the Bay of Pollença before arriving in the popular seafront town.
Day 4: Cap Formentor Loop
Route: 38.5 km/23.9 miles
Elevation: +1280 m/4199 ft
Accommodation: Hotel Mar Calma
Built by Italian engineer Antonio Parietti, the winding road that runs between Port de Pollensa and Cap Formentor commands astounding views at every turn. The challenging route and typical Mallorcan switchbacks are a cyclist’s dream. Away from the port, you’ll discover a rugged wilderness of great natural beauty. On a clear day, you might even see Menorca, some 40km in the distance.
Optionally, you can consider doing this ride in the evening, to watch the sun set into the ocean from the lighthouse.
Day 5: Port de Pollença – Port de Sòller
Route: 89.8 km/55.8 miles OR 47.6 km/29.6 miles
Elevation: +2157 m/7076 ft OR +1090 m/3575 ft
Accommodation: Hotel Aimia
The pure climbing starts today! The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Sa Calobra and its fabulous switchback road, one of the most beautiful routes on the whole island, prove why Mallorca is a superlative cycling paradise. Enjoy an adrenaline-fulled 10km of descent down to the crystalline waters of Sa Calobra beach. The road includes more than ten 180º turns, and even a full 360º turn known as the nus de sa corbata (the necktie knot!), in which the road passes underneath itself!
From Sa Calobra beach, you can either cycle back up to the top and continue on to Port de Sòller by bike, or take a boat from Sa Calobra to Port Sòller (boat tickets priced separately; please consult us for options).
Day 6: Port de Sòller – Estellencs
Route: 43.8 km/27.2 miles
Elevation: +1100 m/3610 ft
Accommodation: Maristel Hotel and Spa
Today you will cycle along a coastal road with beautiful panoramic views of the north coast of Mallorca. Every village along the way is worth a stop for the different perspectives that they offer of the spectacular Sierra de Tramuntana mountain range.
Day 7: Estellencs – Palma de Mallorca
Route: 74 km/46 miles
Elevation: +1664 m/5460 ft
Accommodation: Nakar Hotel
Your final ride of the week is a stunning combination of coastal and inland cycling. The route takes you through the charming little villages of south-west Mallorca. We recommend the diversion to the picturesque coastal village of Saint Elm, a lovely spot with crystal clear water, surrounded by lush countryside.
Enjoy a final evening at leisure in Palma de Mallorca. The capital of the island is located in the bay of the same name and enjoys an excellent climate all year round. Known for its sun and beach tourism, it also has an attractive historic quarter. The city’s beautiful monuments are surrounded by fishing boats, pine forests and palm trees.
Day 8: Palma de Mallorca
Departure day
After breakfast, your self-guided bike tour of Mallorca will come to an end.
We hope you had a great time discovering the beautiful island of Mallorca.
If you need any help with your onward plans, please feel free to contact our Bike Spain Tours team!
BQ Augusta Hotel
With its 74 modern and wide rooms this hotel is the ideal place to spend your Holidays in Palma de Mallorca.
Fully renovated in 2014 the BQ Augusta Hotel is in a residential area, very close to Palma de Mallorca’s Port and only 5 minutes from the city centre.
Hotel Can Bonico
This hotel is located in the center of the town of Ses Salines, in the South of Mallorca. It is a typical Majorcan Stately house built in the thirteenth century.
Hotel Ca’n Bonico has been carefully converted and renovated into a luxury hotel. It was very important for us the fact of preserving the original structure and details. For example, the tower from the thirteenth century, which was used as a prison, has been turned into a private library. Ca’n Bonico is still owned by the Bonet family, direct descendants of the first owner, a noble knight who fought beside King James I
Hotel Casal d’Artà
This cozy hotel, with newly and brightly designed rooms at the traditional Majorcan village house, is located in the heart of Artà’s historical city .
All rooms have a bathroom with bathtub or shower, WC and bidet, heating and air conditioning, minibar and a safe, some rooms have tv. The sunny rooftop terrace has a stunning view all around to the castle of Sant Salvador and over the roofs of Artà even until the coast of Majorca’s northeast.
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Hotel Mar Calma
A first class small boutique hotel in Puerto de Pollença.
Mar Calma Hotel provides a unique experience in simple luxury and comfort in the heart of the old fishing village of Puerto Pollensa, now a chic, cosmopolitan resort on Mallorca’s privileged north coast.
The pedestrian roads around the central plaza offer a wide range of possibilities for spending an evening out. There are plenty of cafes and restaurants serving food from all over the world and you can find the emblematic Pine Walk at the end of the road.
Hotel Aimia Spa & Wellness
Looking towards the sea you will be able to rest, free of any other worry than choosing what to do during your stay in Majorca.
Our four-stored building is modern as well as simple, an ideal space for our guests to break away. The modern design and simple lines of our four-stored hotel provides an ideal space for our guests to evade and chill out.
Hotel Maristel & Spa
A corner of the world to lose yourself in.
Totally refurbished,Hotel Maristel & Spa is located on the Northern Coast of Majorca, in the Tramuntana Sierra, between mountains covered in forests and only 1 km from Estellencs Cove.A true heaven on earth within your reach, a place where time stops and mother nature marks the passage of time.
2.000,00€ – 2.300,00€
Self guided bike tour in Mallorca around the island in 9 days.
*Coverage to guarantee a safe trip. An indispensable travelling companion provided by BIKE SPAIN TOURS for our clients. Nevertheless, we ask you to review the limited amount of such coverage included in our insurance, and to confirm with your insurer that you are adequately covered in any event.
(Included in our Guided tours)
| Dates | 01 Mar – 14 May 2025, 15 May – 30 Jun 2025, 01 Jul – 15 Sept 2025, 15 Sept – 30 Sept 2025, 01 Oct – 30 Nov 2025 |
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The trip, with the routes made by you, exceeded our expectations, the places and roads are spectacular, mixing the coast and the cities, with roads and places with a lot of tradition.
The most spectacular was the Sa Calobra stage through the Serra de Tramuntana, it was spectacular, because we had a huge storm with rain and wind in the sector of Puig Mayor, which we will not forget.
Very remarkable weather, despite the heat, the breeze and the effect of pedaling does not feel or make it unpleasant.
“El viaje, con las rutas definidas por ustedes, superó nuestras expectativas, los lugares y caminos son espectaculares, mezclando zonas y ciudades costeras, con caminos y lugares interiores con mucha tradición. Lo más espectacular fue hacer la ruta de Sa Calobra por la Serra de Tramuntana, fue espectacular, porque nos tocó al regreso y en el sector dePuig Mayor una tormenta con lluvia y viento, que no olvidaremos.
Muy destacable el clima, que pese al calor, por la brisa y el efecto de pedalear no se siente ni lo hace desagradable”
The route is very clear, and that’s the most important credit. Suggest to add more sightseeing tips and restaurants.
The bikes were great! Very easy to paddle and the seats are comfortable.
It was tough to ride in the heat everyday. But in the end of the day, there was always a perfect beach in the end of the day waiting for us to dive in. That was so awesome. Also, Majorcan people are generally very friendly and warm, we received lots of help on the way.
I’d like to thank Bike Spain staffs, Edgar and Sabela, always giving us the help In time. A great memory.
