Beginner (or intermediate if you want to ride it at pace!) cycle route that uses the purpose built paths around the Alcudia area.
Bahia de Pollensa Cycling Route
Mainly cycle paths on the road with fantastic scenery in the north west
The cycle ride commences in Alcúdia, from where you head towards the Port of Pollença. Following the 8 km of cycle path that runs around the Bay of Pollença you will reach the port. At this point, those who are more accustomed to cycling may wish to continue around the bay to visit Cap Formentor. This is a fairly challenging twisty and hilly road with amazing views of the hills and the sea.
A shorter option would to be carry on to the scenic viewpoint of Colomer, which is on the way to Cap Formentor, and also affords wonderful views from a designated scenic viewpoint. With or without this detour, from Port de Pollenca you should continue to head in the direction of the town of Pollença. Just short of 2 km before you arrive at Pollenca, you can choose to go down to the Cala de Sant Vicenç, a pretty seaside resort. Or you can continue on and reach Pollença. From Pollenca, you can cycle back along Cami de Llenaire, a quieter road that will take you back to the bay of Pollenca and the way home to Alcudia.
The total distance will be 40 km if you choose to continue up to the scenic viewpoint of Formentor and 33 kms if you include Cala Sant Vicenç.
Itinerary: Alcúdia - Puerto de Pollença - Pollença - Alcúdia.
Distance: 25 km
Difficulty: Very simple excursion on relatively flat ground
Cycle hire
Bike Hire in Mallorca
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Mountain bike hire
Friendly bike hire and repair shop in Can Picafort, offering quality service and local cycling advice
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.
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Road bike hire
Reliable bike rental and repair shop in Port d'Alcudia, offering quality bikes and expert service
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.
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Road bike hire
Friendly bike hire and repair shop in Can Picafort, offering quality service and local cycling advice
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.
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Mountain bike hire
Reliable bike rental and repair shop in Port d'Alcudia, offering quality bikes and expert service
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.
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Road bike hire
Road bike hire shop located just three minutes from the Port de Pollenca Boat Club
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.
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Road bike hire
Mountain, electric, road, and kids' bikes available for hire in Port de Soller
All bikes are supplied with a helmet, pump, saddlebag containing a spare inner tube, patch kit, tyre levers, allen keys, water bottle holder, and a lock.
What to see
Sights in Mallorca
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Roman Remains of Pollentia
Ancient Roman town & theatre in the north of Mallorca
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.
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S'Albufereta Nature Reserve
Great natural spot for bird watching, in the north west of Mallorca
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.
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Sa Bassa Blanca Museum
Gallery & sculpture park in a beautiful setting in the far north of Mallorca
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.
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S'Albufera Natural Park
Wonderful wetlands, perfect for bird watching and nature enthusiasts
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.
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Santuary de la Mare de Deu del Puig
At the top of Puig de Maria, Pollenca
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.
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Dionis Bennassar Museum House
Art gallery featuring the works of Dionis Bennassar
This seventeenth century house is where artist Dionis Bennassar lived for half his life. It is now home to the Dionis Bennà ssar Foundation, which is a cultural foundation of private non-profit organization created to promote, publicize and defend the manifestations of the human spirit.Â
Where to lunch
Restaurants in Alcudia
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Osteria El Patio Restaurant
Farm-to-table beach dining with sunset views in Port de Sóller
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.
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Ca'n Costa Restaurant
Historic family-run restaurant serving traditional Mallorcan cuisine in the heart of Alcudia
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.
