Cycling in Mallorca

Renting bicycles in Mallorca

If you choose not to bring your bike with you on your Mallorcan holiday - and with airlines charging carriage these days for your bike & the possibility of loss or damage to your pride and joy during transit, there are good reasons to leave your bike at home. Not to panic though, if you are a keen cyclist, there are several top notch rental stores in Mallorca that will kit you out with the newest and best quality bikes for the duration of your holiday.

If you are a casual cyclist, then these stores will also cater for you, with half day and full day rental options available. Helmets are not compulsory but are available to hire at all of the shops. Mallorca is laced with excellent cycle routes so you won't have to fight with too much traffic to enjoy the lovely surroundings - check out our cycle routes for inspiration. Or have a read of our experience when we hired bikes in Palma de Mallorca one day.

There are bikes for rent in most of the holiday resorts around the coast of Mallorca. The most popular place in Majorca for cycling seems to be around Pollenca, and the Port de Pollenca has several bike rental shops where you can hire road, mountain, touring and childrens bikes. Many of these stores are also specialist bike shops so you can pick up accessories & clothing if required.

Go to our Listings Pages for Cycle Hire Stores on Mallorca to find a place near you to hire a bike.

Some Suggestions for Cycling Routes

We have compiled a list of some of the more popular cycling routes in Mallorca.  We have concentrated on routes that are suitable for everyone, rather than hard core cyclists.  As Mallorca has mountainous and flat terrain, you can choose your route to suit your purpose - we promise you that there is something for everyone!

Advice for Cyclists

Keep to the hard shoulder of roads wherever possible and if you go out in a group, travel in a single file. Don't make any risky manoeuvres and always comply with all traffic regulations.

Respect the natural surrounding because the ecological balance is very fragile. Do not leave litter behind and do not light fires in the woods. 

Do not enter private property without the expressed permission of the owner.

In the summer, it is advisable not to cycle during hottest time of the day.  Take water, sun-cream and a hat on excursions.

Before leaving, make sure your cycle is in good condition. If you are planning to go out at night or might be returning late, ensure that your bike is fitted with working lights.

Before setting off, make sure you let someone know where you will be going and when you think you are likely to be back.

Take care in the road tunnels in the Tramuntana mountains. In the area of Puig Major, the tunnels are not lit, so take lights if you are planning on using this route. There are also tunnels on the way to Lloret a Ruberts and the old road to Muro.

The road between s'Indioteria and Garrover (old road to Bunyola), the road to s'Esglaieta, the road from Bunyola to Orient, and the road from Pollenca to Campanet all need repaired.