The road to Sa Calobra is one of the reasons so many cyclists come to Mallorca. With an average gradient of 7% (maximum gradient is 12%) and a height gain of 668m over 9.4km it is sure to test the most professional thighs.
Pollenca to Sa Calobra Cycling Route
The one to do for serious cyclists
The road down to Sa Calobra is only one of the descents/ascents on this bike route. By starting in Pollenca, you will be treating yourself to a 92km round trip. You can choose to start closer to Sa Calobra by driving to Lluc - from there it is about a 47km round trip.
The road takes you through some of the best scenery on Mallorca. It starts with reasonably gentle inclines from Pollenca leading on upwards into the Tramuntana Mountains. Continue on and you will come to the turn off for Lluc - one of Mallorca's oldest sancturies and well worth a stop if you have the time. You can also stay here in simple rooms.
Continue on and you will pass through the tiny hamlet of Escorca. A few kilometres on from here and you will find the turn off for Sa Calobra on the right hand side. Enjoy the descent of hairpins until you reach the little port of Sa Calobra. There is a restaurant and a short walk will take you to the Torrent des Pareis and a small beach.
Gather your strength for the climb back up - the unofficial record for the ascent is 22.30 minutes by Sir Bradley Wiggins, but this may just be a rumour!
Cycle hire
Bike Hire in Mallorca
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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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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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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
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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Town bike hire
Bike hire shop located in central Palma, directly opposite the port
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.
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Road bike hire
Premium road bike rentals in Puerto Pollensa with top-quality Swift Carbon bikes
Ideally located in the heart of the cycling hub of Puerto Pollensa, offering easy access to some of the best cycling routes on the island.
What to see
Sights in Mallorca
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Sa Calobra & the Torrent de Pareis, West Mallorca 
Sa Calobra & the Torrent de Pareis, West Mallorca
Impressive coast lines, beach & gorge on the west coast of Mallorca
Do not believe anyone who tells you that they have discovered the perfect unspoilt cove on the west coast - unless of course the name is Sa Calobra. This is indeed a beautiful spot, which is why tour buses pour in by the dozen every day, even in winter.
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Lluc Sanctuary, Lluc
Important religious site for pilgrims, set in beautiful countryside
Mallorca's most sacred site - a former monastery in a spectacular setting in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains to the north west of Mallorca.
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Can Prunera
Modern art museum in Art Nouveau mansion
Housed in a wonderful Modernist building, Can Prunera was built in the early 20th century and the museum was opened on 24 August 2009. The vast majority of works on display at this museum belong to the Fundació d’Art Serra.
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Palma to Soller Vintage Train Ride
Narrow gauge railway line from Palma to Soller opened in 1912
The vintage carriages are still in use, providing a fantastic opportunity for tourists, and a relief for locals from the terrors of the old Palma-Soller road.
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Soller Botanical Garden
Features indigenous Mallorcan plants & medicinal flora
Sóller is a botanist’s and enthusiast’s paradise. The Botanical garden is found in a country estate known as “Camp d’En Prohom”, on the outskirts of Sóller. Its primary purpose is to preserve rare or endangered species of the Balearics, and is the result of many years of study and hard work, and now hosts one of Spain’s most extensive wild flora seed banks.
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Museu Balear de Ciences Naturals
Museum of Natural Sciences in Soller
This museum is a naturalist entity dedicated to exhibiting and conserving the natural heritage of the Balearic Islands and making the general public aware of the importance of its preservation.
Where to lunch
Restaurants & Dining in Sa Calobra
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Es Vergeret Restaurant
Traditional Mallorcan cuisine with stunning sea views in Cala Tuent
Es Vergeret Restaurant, set within the historic farmstead of Es Vergeret, is a welcoming destination for lovers of traditional Mallorcan cuisine. Established forty-five years ago and thoughtfully updated over time, the restaurant offers a charming blend of rustic character and modern comfort. Situated in the secluded Cala Tuent on the northwest coast of Mallorca, it boasts a large terrace where diners can take in sweeping views of the turquoise cove, the surrounding mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana, and the island’s native vegetation.
What to do
Things To Do in Sa Calobra
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The Torrent De Pareis Guided Hike
4-6hr 8km guided hike with lots of scrambling with impressive views and a spectacular gorge
The Torrent de Pareis is one of the most impressive gorge walks in the Mediterranean and without a doubt the most sought after hiking tour in Mallorca.
