Cycle tourism in Mallorca

Mallorca is one of the best places in Spain to do cycling

Mallorca, for those wishing to visit the island to do some cycling, has largest choice of accommodation to choose from than in any other parts of Spain. You can stay in one of the many coastal areas. Zafiro Hotels stands out amongst the choices available as they manage hotels in some of the best places on the coast of the island and are very well prepared to welcome cycling lovers.  Every year the news tells us that cyclists in their thousands come to cycle on the island as well as the many professional teams who come to Mallorca to train, and use hotels like the Zafiro Palace Alcudia, Zafiro Mallorca, Zafiro Palmanova, Zafiro Tropic or any of the others within Zafiro Hotels to base their training camps.

The reasons why Mallorca is the best place to enjoy the cycling routes in the Balearic Islands are very clear, not only does it have a pleasant climate all year round, with many months of sunshine and mild winters, it also has a very varied terrain with excellent roads, beautiful landscapes, great flight connections and a broad range of accommodation to choose from. Mallorca also offers the chance to combine a stay with plenty of other leisure activities and relaxation; there is so much to do after a cycling day: from enjoying dinner to drink with friends or completely chilling out at the spa and, of course, every year the famous Mallorca 312 event is held with thousands taking part.

A cyclist can enjoy a greater number of cycling routes on Mallorca because of the variety it offers; there are coastal, mountain, bends, descents and ascents as well as straight stretches. Villages every few kilometres and the routes are well marked, it is easy to find restaurants, bars and emergency services if needed, there are plenty of shops especially in Palma which specialize in equipment and spare parts.  In short, you can find everything you need in Palma or throughout the rest of the island to enjoy a few days of your favourite sport without having to go far. Mallorca is simply the best place for cycling in the Balearics. In addition, cyclists often divide Mallorca into different routes to cover as much they can of Mallorca during their stay in the Balearic Islands.

For example, cycling tourists can enjoy touring round the coastal part of the Levante area, where you will find the municipalities such as Artá, Capdepera, Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, Manacor and Felanitx, among other towns far from Palma de Mallorca which is the capital of the Balearic Islands. Alternatively, one can visit the centre of Mallorca, with routes starting in Alcudia and Pollensa, passing through Muro, Costitx, Llubí, Inca, Sencelles, Santa María and even reaching as far as Palma de Mallorca. You can dedicate an entire day to the Sierra de Tramuntana, leaving from Alcudia, passing by beautiful places such as Sa Calobra, Sóller or Fornalux, going up a Puig then down and up another Puig eventually arriving at places just as stunning like Deià, Valldemossa or Port D'Andratx, or you can even finish the route in the Port of Palma if you wish. The route is very complex, full of curves, slopes, some mountain passes and one of things that all cycling enthusiasts love about this route that you will see on one side or the another as your cycle the impressive views of the sea that surrounds the Balearic Islands.

However, if you prefer to ride on the flat then you can also choose a route that starts in Palma going through the southern part of Mallorca passing through wonderful villages of Mallorca, such as Llucmajor, Campos, Santanyí, Algaida, Vilafranca which gives another perspective to cycling in Mallorca. So, whether you are visiting the Balearic Islands alone to cycle or want to do some the cycling routes with a small group of friends or are with a team to compete in the prestigious Mallorca 312, which not only features in the Spanish news but in the European press as well, Mallorca is the best option for cycling in 2017 and for many years to come. Should you need any additional information do not hesitate to contact Zafiro Hotels sports team at sports@zafirohotels.com, and we will happy to help you.