The word cycle-tourism refers to different ways of practicing non-competitive cycling. It is enough to get on a bike with a recreational end, the main objective is to enjoy! More and more people choose this activity as a new way of discovering new places and landscapes.
That’s why cycle-tourism in Mallorca is every time more popular: families, couples, friends, or anyone goes to roads close to the mountains or the beach to travel kilometers and disconnect from the routine of enjoying the views of the Balearic island. And What’s better than doing it while working out?
Mallorca has numerous routes to travel by bike, whether by roads as well as mountain trails and of course beautiful boardwalks. There are short, perfects to enjoy in family, and others with many kilometers for experts.
Among the most popular cycle tourism routes in Mallorca out stands Serra de Calicant that, in more than 70 kilometres tours the villages of Sant Llorenc, de Cardessa, Petra, Ariany, Santa Margalida, and Son Serra de Marina, passing for places of interest like churches, museums,rural houses and buildings of the area. A journey that can take 3 or 4 hours if you are a beginner
A little longest is Llucmajor-Santanyi route with around 120 km to visit some of the more beautiful beaches and coves with crystal-clear water in Mallorca, perfect for resting and having a bath. Besides, the tour goes through different villages well-known for their traditional Balearic gastronomy dishes prepared with first-class seafood and products.
For the cyclist, more experts the route is Puig Major, with around 115 km and a high difficulty by the difference of level. In about 6 hours, this route will take you to the Puig Major top, the highest mountain in Mallorcan with 1436 metres height, besides passing some main places of the island like Palma, Soller, Inca or Lluc
If travelling with children, the perfect route is that which goes from Palma to S’Arenal, a point from which you can observe the Mediterranean and dozens of restaurants where to enjoy a good meal and recharge batteries. An ideal route to enjoy the good wheatear in the Mallorcan shore and delight your palate with the best and most traditional dishes of the Balearic cuisine.
In case of visiting the island and seeking to discover the best cycle-tourism routes in Mallorca, one of the best options to stay in Santa Clara Urban Hotel & SPA, a cycling-friendly hotel with a rental bike service, located in the old centre of Palma city and only 5 minutes from Palma Beach, from the Cathedral and the center of the city where many bike routes start.
Reserve your accommodation at Santa Clara Urban Hotel & SPA and enjoy relaxing holidays with the best attention services. We are waiting for you! Reserve here or call 971 729231.