Overview
Spend a week cycling in Mallorca, following a col-ossal collection of inland trails, starting in the northern medieval town of Sineu, and finishing in Pollença at the eastern end of the Serra de Tramuntana. The Serra de Tramantuna provide the perfect cycling backdrop on this tour, where you are based in two different hotels, meaning less packing but a lot more circular trails on your doorstep. Highlights include the climbs to Puig de Randa and Castell d’Alaró, although you can avoid some of the steep ones and just head through more laid-back Mallorcan landscapes of windmills and pastoral paradise. Traditional and e-bikes available on this tour.
- Vineyards, almond orchards and olive groves
- Serra de Tramuntana mountain range
- S’Albufera Natural Park
- Puig de Randa
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Mallorca
Arrive in the Island of Mallorca, and take a complimentary transfer from Palma de Mallorca airport to the medieval town of Sineu, where you will be staying for the next four nights. Explore the area with its impressive Gothic church, narrow lanes and lively outdoor terraces. Relax and get ready for a splendid week of cycling.
- Accommodation: Hotel Can Joan Capó or similar in Sineu
Day 2: Loop from Sineu via Petra and Ruberts | 37-48km
From Sineu, cycle towards Petra and take a moment to explore the wonderful historic town, home to the Gothic church of Sant Pere, Sant Bernardí Convent and the Museum of Fray Junípero Serra. The hilltop chapel of Bonnay makes a prime spot for lunch. The next section of the route takes you along quiet country roads to Ruberts, before returning to your hotel through vineyards and olive groves.
- Accommodation: Hotel Can Joan Capó or similar in Sineu
- Cycling distance for the day: 37/48km, ↑635m
Day 3: Loop via Alaró and Santa María | 67km
Cross the Palma-Inca Highway and traverse almond and olive groves on the slopes of the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range. Stop in Alaró to see the Castell d’Alaró, which is a challenging climb to the top, with some superb views when you get there. Take a break from cycling for a bit, following ancient footpaths to Binissalem, an historical grape-growing town. Return to your bikes and cycle down a winding road through quiet rural villages.
- Accommodation: Hotel Can Joan Capó or similar in Sineu
- Cycling distance for the day: 67km, ↑575m
Day 4: Loop via Llucmajor and Montuiri | 51-61 km
Mallorcan windmills mark the way as you turn south. Today, you have the choice of visiting three different chapels on the 450m ascent up Puig de Randa, also called Cura after the name of the monastry at the top, and one of the most popular climbs in Mallorca. Or you can take a gentler route directly to Llucmajor which skirts the Puig. Towards the end, a dirt track leads you to the village of Montuiri, from which you cycle back to your hotel.
- Accommodation: Hotel Can Joan Capó or similar in Sineu
- Cycling distance for the day: 51/61km, ↑550m
Day 5: Sineu – Pollença | 37km
Today you bid farewell to your hosts in Sineu, riding north to Llubí. From Campanet, you pedal into a peaceful valley of carob and almond groves. Approaching Pollença you endure 2km on a busy main road, and are rewarded on your arrival at your comfortable accommodation for the next three nights.
- Accommodation: Hotel Son Sant Jordi or similar in Pollença
- Cycling distance for the day: 37km, ↑430m, ↓510m
Day 6: Loop from Pollença via S’Albufera | 33km
Cycle to Sa Pobla, with an optional detour via Muro and Santa Margalida (53km). Take in Mallorcan landscapes with windmills and fields of artichokes. Soak in the beauty of this tiny corner of the world, where the marshlands at S’Albufera Natural Park are ideal for spotting an array of water birds.
- Accommodation: Hotel Son Sant Jordi or similar in Pollença
- Cycling distance for the day: 33km, ↑275m
- Optional cycling: 33-53km, ↑175m
Day 7: Loop via Alcudia/Lluc Monastery | 15.5/47km
For your final journey today, you have the option of an easier ride to some northern beaches via Alcudia (15.5km), or a strenuous ascent to Lluc Monastery, which is especially tough in hot weather or weekend traffic, but definitely worth it.
- Accommodation: Hotel Son Sant Jordi or similar in Pollença
- Cycling distance for the day: 15.5/47km, ↑50-325m
Day 8: Departure
Departure after breakfast.
What to expect
Accommodation
Accommodation on this tour is in two small locally-owned hotels, both of which have swimming pools. They have been carefully selected based on a variety of criteria including their location, warm hospitality, fine local food or commitment to responsible tourism. All rooms have en-suite or private bathrooms.
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- Hotel Can Joan Capó (Sineu)
- Hotel Son Sant Jordi (Pollença)
Hotels are subject to availability. In the event of a particular hotel being fully booked for your chosen dates, we will replace it with a hotel of equal value and quality level. We will provide exact accommodation details to you upon booking confirmation.
Meals
Breakfast buffet each day. When no restaurant location is available on the route, lunches and snacks should either be bought from local shops, or packed lunch can be pre-ordered from your hotel the night before. You can enjoy the rest of the meals in the restaurants along the way.
Difficulty and terrain
This trip is rated easy to moderate (read more about difficulty grades) and is suitable for cyclists with a good level of fitness, with most days varying between 35-67km. The routes follow a slightly hilly terrain and you will encounter some challenging climbs up to 635m.
We will provide detailed route notes and maps (in digital format) and you can call our 24/7 local assistance phone number anytime. More detailed information on route navigation will be included in your holiday information pack.
When to go
This trip is available from March to October. The flexibility of self-guided holidays means that there are no fixed dates, meaning you can start your trip on any date during the season. If you wish to travel on other dates please enquire with us.
Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Island’s, offering 300 days of sunshine. March to June offers pleasant spring weather with fewer crowds. July and August are peak summer months, which are more crowded. September and October provide a balance with warm temperatures and fewer tourists. See our blogs, Ultimate guide to the Balearics and Best time to go to Spain.
Getting there
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Our recommended airport for this tour is Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI).
- Upon arrival at Palma de Mallorca, an airport transfer takes you to Sineu (included)
- For your departure, there are several bus services a day from Pollença to Palma de Mallorca (1.5h). The bus takes you to Plaça de Espanya in Palma. From there you can get the shuttle bus to Palma airport (line one), which runs every 20mins. For more information TIB or use the Omio planner above.
Inclusions
Included
- 7 nights accommodation
- 7 breakfasts
- Arrival transfer from Mallorca (PMI) airport to Sineu
- Luggage transport when changing hotels on day five (one piece per person up to 20kg)
- Detailed digital holiday information pack including GPS-checked and regularly updated route descriptions, road notes and maps. Please note that the info pack is emailed to you prior to departure, and no printed documents are mailed or provided on-site
- 24/7 phone assistance by our local office/representative
Excluded
- Airfare and connecting land departure transfer
- Lunches, dinners, drinks and snacks
- Travel insurance (required – get a quote online)
- Personal expenses
- Local tourist taxes and entrance fees (payable locally)
- Any items not specifically mentioned as included in the programme
- eSIM data for international travel (get an eSIM)
Options, extras and supplements
- If you’re travelling in a group, a supplement applies to group members who would like to have a room of their own
- This holiday is available for solo travellers. However, a supplement will be charged as the cost of rooms and also luggage or private transfers (when applicable) is not shared. Please note that solo travellers are always accommodated in their own room. For logistical reasons, we don’t offer an option for solo travellers to share rooms with other solo travellers
- Bike rental
- Departure transfer to Palma airport
- Extra nights
Bike rental
We offer the rental of hybrid bikes (Bergamont Revox), e-bikes (Bergamont e-Horizon) and racing bikes (Giant TCR). All bikes include side pannier, speedometer and repairing kit. Please note that a solo traveller rental supplement is applicable in case you are not part of a group. Sample pictures attached below, please note that the exact models may differ depending on availability, but the standard will be the same.
Spain’s legal requirement for personal information
Please note: in December 2024, the Spanish government introduced a new law making it a legal obligation for all visitors to Spain to share personal details with their accommodations and car rental companies. Consequently, as we book your accommodation for you, we are obliged to pass these on to our local partners on the ground. After booking your holiday, we will send you a form to complete requesting all the legally-required information, including: name, nationality, gender, passport number, DOB, address, phone numbers and email address. This applies to all travellers aged 14 and over. If you are travelling with people under 14 years old, you need to declare your relationship to them. We apologise for any inconvenience. For more information, see here.
