Short but challenging ride on the Alcudia peninsula in the north west
An intermediate route for those used to climbing steeper sections of road on a bike, with stunning views of the coastline.
The cycle route commences outside the tourist office in Alcúdia from where you head briefly towards the Puerto de Alcúdia. There are two ways to reach the port, take the right turn on to Carrer Pollentia and then right on to Carrer de Xara.
Continue along this road through Mal Pas, which follows around the coast, for the remainder of the ride. You will pass by the hostel of La Victoria, a picnic spot, and continue to follow the road until you reach the hermitage. An alternative is to continue on to the end of road which takes you to the very end of the peninsula.
From the hermitage, you may climb up on foot to the Atalaya (a scenic viewpoint), which is about an hour's walk. You can continue by bicycle, but only with a mountain bike, as the track is steep and very stony. For the return journey you continue back along the same road. Once you reach Mal Pas, don't turn left, but carry straight on along the road Camí de l'Hort des Moro, which will take you a different route back to Alcúdia. There are a couple of small beaches here if you would to have a stop for refreshments and a swim.
Travelling in Mallorca is about exploring the beautiful sights, enjoying the fresh air and having a bit of an adventure. What better way to do it than on a bike? This shop offers a wide range of bicycles to hire, whether you are looking for an e-bike or mountain bike.
Why not explore the beautiful sites of Mallorca by bike? This shop is part of a company that was founded in 1986. They can easily get you on the road with their wide range of bicycles.
Travelling in Mallorca is about exploring the beautiful sights, enjoying the fresh air and having a bit of an adventure. What better way to do it than on a bike? This shop offers a wide range of bicycles to hire, whether you are looking for a road bike or an e-bike.
Why not explore the beautiful sites of Mallorca by bike? This shop is part of a company that was founded in 1986. They can easily get you on the road with their wide range of bicycles.
Right in the heart of Port de Pollença, this bike rental shop offers a wide range of top-quality Giant carbon road bikes for all levels. They also stock Liv bikes, specially designed to suit female riders - so everyone can ride comfortably and confidently.
Bike rental shop in central Palma offering a variety of road bikes, so you can explore Mallorca like a local and in an eco-friendly way.
Pollentia was founded by the consul Qintus Caecilius Metellus in 123 BC in the strategic location between the bays of Pollenca and Alcudia. It was the most important city in the Balearics duing the Roman period and covered an area of 15-20 hectares.
S'Albufereta de Pollensa is a wetland nature reserve in the north of the island, however, it is largely private property. Visitors can drive along the main road from Pollenca to Alcudia to view the habitats.
This eclectic mixture of art and sculpture, set in beautiful parkland in the north of Mallorca is one to put on your list of things to do.
Just off the coast road 5km south of Port d'Alcudia in the north west of Mallorca, the S'Albufera wetlands make a welcome relief from long stretches of crowded beach.
Nuns settled on Puig de Maria ('Mary's mountain') in 1371 and remained for several hundred years, refusing to leave even when the Bishop of Palma ordered them down for their own safety.
This seventeenth century house is where artist Dionis Bennassar lived for half his life. It is now home to the Dionis Bennàssar Foundation, which is a cultural foundation of private non-profit organization created to promote, publicize and defend the manifestations of the human spirit.
Osteria El Patio at Patiki Beach in Port de Sóller offers a fresh, farm-to-table dining experience with stunning views of the Mediterranean. Nestled at the far end of Repic Beach, this beach house restaurant combines the simplicity of a chiringuito with carefully crafted dishes using ingredients from neighbouring local growers.
Ca’n Costa in Alcudia is the city’s oldest restaurant, delighting visitors with traditional Mallorcan cuisine since 1983. Located in the historic centre, the restaurant occupies a house dating back to 1594, once the summer home of the celebrated poet and writer Miquel Costa i Llobera. The building itself has been preserved with care, offering a unique atmosphere where history and gastronomy come together, and decorative elements tell the story of the past.
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