Bike Tour in Mallorca - Cycling Holidays
Embark on a magnificent 7-day cycling adventure in Mallorca - an idyllic island in the heart of the Mediterranean provides the perfect backdrop for an exhilarating road bike tour and an unforgettable Mallorca cycling holiday.
Whether you're a professional cyclist or an enthusiastic amateur, Mallorca offers a unique training ground that attracts riders from around the globe. Immerse yourself in a week of cycling bliss as you navigate well-maintained roads and explore diverse terrains. Traverse the mountains of the northern coast, conquer iconic climbs, revel in exhilarating downhill sections, pedal through the hills and flats of the southern and central areas, and experience the breathtaking coastal roads that wind along the western and northern shores.
As you pedal through this cycling paradise, savor the island's distinctive gastronomy. While bearing some resemblance to mainland Spain, Mallorca boasts its own culinary specialties. Indulge in the delicious bounty of fresh fish and seafood, readily available in the island's "pincho" bars and exquisite restaurants.
Mallorca's Mediterranean climate also blesses the island with exceptional wines. Explore the Binissalem-Mallorca wine region, nestled at the foothills of the Tramuntana and Alfabia mountain ranges. Here, you'll encounter exceptional wines crafted from local grapes and enticing blends. Consider stopping at wineries for a tour and a delightful tasting experience.
Hospitality and accommodation are paramount on this island, renowned for its focus on summer and beach tourism. Your journey includes stays in coastal hotels that overlook the serene ocean, providing access to beautiful beaches and hidden pebble coves. Additionally, you'll unwind in tranquil rural inland hotels, surrounded by gentle scenery that invites relaxation.
Enrich your Mallorca cycling holiday with a perfect blend of thrilling rides, culinary delights, and luxurious stays. Embrace the spirit of adventure and relish the beauty of this cycling haven in the heart of the Mediterranean!
Pick up from the airport of Palma for a transfer to your hotel in Sineu. Tour briefing and bike setup. Optional ride to test the bikes on a short ride to the secluded beaches of S'Amarador in the Parc Natural de Mondragó. Night at your Hotel – Cal Reiet Holistic Retreat or Hotel Can Ferrereta ("premium" option)
Breakfast at your hotel; Today you'll start riding north, towards the island's geographical center, via the San Salvador Sanctuary. This ride will take you through the flats and hills of the south part of the island, characterized by rolling hills and a rural landscape. The sole climb of the day is to the Sanctuary de La Mare de Déu de Sant Salvador - a winding road, that leads to a hilltop church and former monastery located at 510m above the sea, from where you'll be able to view all the south and central part of the island. On the way back you'll pass the villages of Manacor and Petra before heading to your hotel in Sineu. Make sure to explore Sineu's quaint city center and magnificent Matrix church. Hotel – Hotel Can Joan Capó or Finca Serena ("premium" option)
Breakfast at your hotel; On today's ride you'll leave the central area of the island to get to the eastern coast. You'll start riding north to the Binissalem wine country that's located on the foothills of the mountain range. You'll tackle the hills up to Bunyola and Orient on a semi-loop though this lovely wine region right till after Alaró where you'll start heading east and downhill towards the coast and to the town of Pollença, where your hotel is located. Hotel – Hotel Hoposa Pollentia or Hotel Son Brull ("premium" option)
Breakfast at your hotel; Today is a short but by no means easy ride ride from Pollença to the Easternmost point of the island, the magnificent Cap Formentor. This is one of the iconic rides while cycling Mallorca. From Pollença you'll ride to seaside Port Pollença village and then along the coast to the Formentor peninsula. As you leave the coast you'll have the first of 2 climbs to the cape. At the end of the first downhill section you'll pass the beautiful Formentor Beach and then face the climb that will take you to the cape. Enjoy the views and on the way back we suggest a detour to Calla San Vicenç, a magnificent little village, beach and bay, a great place to have lunch too before heading back to Pollença to your hotel. Hotel – Hotel Hoposa Pollentia or Hotel Son Brull ("premium" option)
Breakfast at your hotel; Today's ride will be the one with the most climbing but also the most special of your Majorca cycling holidays. This ride will have you tackle the Tramontana Mountain range towards Port Soller with a passage in the mythic Sa Calobra. From the start you'll have a long climb of 20km until Gorg Blau where you'll turn right towards Sa Calobra, where the downhill section to seaside Sa Calobra starts - this is an optional section, suggested only for experienced riders. Have a break and a snack to prepare to get back and ride this picture perfect climb with its narrow roads and switchbacks that will take you back to the Gorg Blau and Cuber, the end of today's climbing. From here on you just have to enjoy a loooong downhill section that will get you to your hotel in Port de Soller for a deserved rest. Hotel – Hotel Espléndido Soller or Jumeirah Port Soller ("premium" option)
Breakfast at your hotel; On this last riding day you'll be able to explore a bit more of the rugged northern coast of the island, and the cultural landscape that made it a UNESCO world heritage site. Start by riding up to Coll de Soller and enjoy the downhill section that will take you back to the southern foothills of the mountain range in Brunyola. From here you'll ride up to the coast to Valdemossa, where you'll be able to stop for a mid ride cafe nearby the epic Carthusian Monastery, and then return to the coast, enjoying the quite roads of the northeastern Tramuntana. Mid ride, you'll be able to shorten your ride by riding directly to Galilea, one of the island's hidden gems, or keep riding by the coast, via Estellencs, towards Andratx, before riding to Galilea. Hotel – Finca Hotel Son Pont or Grand Hotel Son Net ("premium" option).
Breakfast at your hotel; At the scheduled time transfer to Palma Airport.
We use handpicked, charming hotels, that showcase the best of the areas you are visiting. You'll stay in former convents, manor houses, small luxury hotels and estates that have been refurbished and updated to host you on your tour and provide you with the comfort you deserve after the day's ride.
/ Riding is a great part of my life, and I ride my bike regularly with my friends. I am comfortable with rides of 2 to 3 hours, or even more at a relatively strong pace. I like to be challenged and to surpass obstacles or just ride smoothly in a peloton.
You will get to feel different riding experiences, from tougher climbs to rolling along in great company. You’ll have time to enjoy the great landscapes, gain speed in the descents and also push yourself and climb those tough hills. You’ll enjoy the variety of terrain, riding in a peloton and pushing a little harder just before the stop at the café.
Our guides and support vans will provide you with nutrition and hydration along all our guided tours so that you can better enjoy your ride.
Ricardo "El capitán" Costa is the"roadie" in charge of designing this tour. Having ridden all over the world, from Malaysia to the USA, it is in Portugal that he found some of the best rides in the planet. Ricardo has picked some of the best roads in the region, that will introduce you to his favorite vineyards, coffee stops, viewpoints, hotels and other secret spots.
