The Most Scenic Cycling Routes in Mallorca, Spain

This is a great route for those who want to take their time and absorb the scenery on the purpose-built road lanes winding through the Alcúdia area towards the Port of Pollensa. If you’re looking for a more relaxed outing you can head towards Cala Sant Vicenc, an attractive seaside resort with a collection of small, tranquil beaches. You’ll still have to work a little here as the village is built on steep hillsides so there will be some uphill and downhill walking and cycling required, but the rewards are worth it with crystal-clear waters and beautiful views. The Formentor peninsula contains arguably the most famous and beautiful roads in Mallorca, with stunning sea views along the majority of the route, the more popular being from the Mirador Colomer.

A beautiful bike ride alongside farms and woodland towards the lighthouse just past Ses Salines, this is a route with plenty of natural beauty. You can take a detour to the famous unspoilt beach of Es Trenc at Ses Covetes where there is also a small, rocky beach once you reach the lighthouse where you can take a dip to recharge. On your way back you have the option to visit the traditional village of Llombads or, if you have the leg power, continue on to the town of Santanyi where you can see traditional stonework and purchase crafts and local produce at the Wednesday and Saturday markets.

Beginning in Andratx and ending in Esporles, this is the road slightly less-travelled where cycling is concerned. Where the Tramuntana route above is a coastal cycle, this route is the inland version and is an exceptionally beautiful ride with a plenty of fabulous stops on offer along the way. Once you have completed the short, winding ride to Es Capdella, you’ll find yourself in the heart of the mountains. Continuing on you’ll reach the ruggedly beautiful village of Galilea which is nestled under the ‘magic mountain’ of Galatzo, the highest mountain in the area. Once past Galilea you’ll find yourself in the breathtakingly beautiful town of Puigpunyent where you can visit one of the local family vineyards or simply rest in a café enjoying the tranquility and views. The route finishes by ascending the hairpin turns of Es Grau before descending down to Esporles.