Destination Guide
Cycling in Mallorca
Cycling in Mallorca: the world's premier riding island. Legendary Tramuntana climbs, 300 days of sun, and routes for every level.
Discover why Mallorca is one of the world's premier cycling destinations, with year-round sunshine, legendary climbs like Sa Calobra, and routes that challenge professional teams and recreational riders alike.
Last updated: 16 Mar 2026
- Terrain
- Road, Climbing, Flat, Touring
- Difficulty
- Easy — Expert
- Road Quality
- Excellent
- Cycling Culture
- World Class
- Traffic
- Moderate
Pro Cycling Connection
WorldTour teams train January-March. Peak training camp destination for professional and amateur teams across Europe.
Best Time to Cycle in Mallorca
Prime seasons February-May and September-November. January-March is peak pro training camp season. July-August too hot (32C+) and tourist traffic heavy. October widely considered the single best month.
Temperature: 8°C (winter) to 35°C (summer)
Best Cycling Climbs in Mallorca
Cap de Formentor
20km · 400m · 4.5% · CAT2
Among Mallorca's most scenic routes. Exhilarating coastal road carved into cliffsides 200m above the sea.
Coll de Soller
6.5km · 325m · 5% · CAT2
Links Palma to the Soller valley. Steep ramps of 8-10% interspersed with gentler recovery sections. The descent features 26 hairpin bends.
Puig Major (Coll dels Reis)
14.3km · 682m · 4.3% · CAT1
The highest paved road in Mallorca. Forms part of the classic triple climb Tramuntana loop alongside Sa Calobra and Coll de Soller.
Sa Calobra
9.5km · 682m · 7.1% · CAT1
Mallorca's most famous cycling challenge featuring the iconic Nus de Corbata (Tie Knot) — a 270-degree loop built into the cliff face. One of Europe's most photographed climbs.
Santuari de Sant Salvador
5km · 375m · 7.5% · CAT2
Near Felanitx in the quieter southeast, delivering panoramic views from the 509m summit.
Planning Your Trip
Daily Budget
On the Road
- Water fountains
- regular
- Cafe stops
- every village
- Bike shops
- excellent
- Mobile signal
- excellent
Emergency: 112
Suggested Itineraries
The Classic Mallorca Week
7 days · Intermediate
The definitive Mallorca cycling week. Mix of iconic Tramuntana climbs, coastal rides, and a rest day in Palma. Based in Port de Pollenca.
Long Weekend Taster
3 days · Beginner
A first taste of Mallorca cycling. Achievable for any regular cyclist. Based anywhere on the coast.
Food & Culture in Mallorca
Mallorcan food culture rewards cyclists willing to look beyond the tourist strip. The island's most enduring post-ride ritual happens in Port de Pollença, where the Saturday morning coffee ride draws well over a hundred cyclists who converge on the harbour-front cafes for cortados and pa amb oli — the Mallorcan version of bread rubbed with tomato and drizzled with the island's exceptional olive oil, then loaded with local sobrassada, a spreadable cured pork sausage with a distinctive paprika warmth.
Insider Tips
The Saturday morning Port de Pollenca coffee ride attracts 100+ cyclists in peak season.
Carry cash for smaller cafes — many village stops don't accept cards.
October is widely considered the single best month: 20-24C, minimal rain, no crowds.
The central plains around Sineu and Petra offer perfect recovery terrain between mountain days.
Wind forecast is essential — the Tramontana can make coastal rides miserable.
How to Get to Mallorca for Cycling
Getting around: Car Optional
Once at your base, you ride everywhere. Rental cars useful for rest days or accessing distant start points.
Best Cyclist-Friendly Hotels in Mallorca
Hotel Sis Pins
Hotel · Mid Range · Bike storage
A long-established favourite among cycling visitors to Port de Pollenca, with dedicated bike storage, a bike wash area, and direct access to the Cap de Formentor and Sa Calobra routes without any car transfer. Breakfast from 07:00 serves pre-ride needs well.
Formentor, a Royal Hideaway Hotel
Hotel · Luxury · Bike storage
Set in its own private peninsular estate near the end of the Cap de Formentor road, this iconic luxury property offers secure bike storage, a wellness centre for recovery, and an unparalleled position that makes riding the Formentor peninsula your morning commute.
Cycling Hotel Bellavista
Hotel · Mid Range · Bike storage
A dedicated cycling hotel in Colonia de Sant Jordi in the quieter southeast of the island, offering a fully equipped workshop, guided rides, bike hire, and optional half-board. An excellent base for exploring the less-crowded routes away from the Tramuntana.
Hotel Rural Sa Bassa Rotja
Hotel · Premium · Bike storage
A converted 19th-century finca in Porreres offering a highly personalised cycling experience: route planning, bike storage, kit washing service, and recovery massage on request. Positioned in the flat central plains, ideal for combining recovery days with access to both mountain and coastal routes.
Hostal Bahia
Hostel · Budget · Bike storage
A budget-friendly hostal in Port de Pollenca with bike storage facilities and a location that puts the Saturday morning coffee ride and the road to Sa Calobra right at your front door. Popular with solo cyclists and small groups watching costs on longer training trips.