Majorca: A Loop Tour of the Beautiful Balearic Island
★★★★★★4.4/5 (13)
Majorca: A Loop Tour of the Beautiful Balearic Island
Self guided from EUR € 999
Bike tour in Spain
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Majorca
Located off the coast of Spain, the island of Majorca serves as an ideal setting for a bike tour. This loop tour of Majorca cycles around the entire island, visiting new, exciting sights and towns each day.
You'll be astonished by the natural beatuy! Standing on steep cliffs, overlooking quiet bays, you will feel the charm of Mallorca far away from its rich night life.
In the hills in the interior of the island, the wheels of the mills are turning gently, and you can hear the cicadas chirping in the grass. On this tour, you will cycle up and downhill – some nice climbs and descents await you. Perhaps those ups and downs are symbolic of the turbulent 2,000-year history of the largest Balearic Island? Both the coastal and the inland areas have their own charm and you will get to know each of them.
In the Dragon Caves of Porto Cristo, you will experience how creative, even bizarre, the architecture of nature can be. The picturesque fishing villages and shimmering salt lakes will revive your sense of romance.
And, of course, you will get many opportunities for swimming and sunbathing! "La Luminosa – The Enlightened One" is how Spainiards refer to Mallorca.
A great time to visit Majorca is in February, when you can see the island's almond trees in bloom.
Note: this itinerary is subject to change at Almond Blossom season, the first few dates of travel in February and March, due to some hotels being unavailable.
Highlights
- San Jordi's sandy beaches and crystal clear water
- Dragon Caves near Porto Cristo
- Santa Margerita's most beautiful village square in Majorca
- Lluc Monastery
- Fornalutx, hailed as the most beautiful village in Spain
- Citrus groves
- Charming fishing villages
- Sandy beaches and clear waters
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Daily program
Day 1: Arrival in Playa de Palma
Individual arrival. Take a taxi from the airport to your first hotel.
Overnight in Playa de PalmaDay 2: Playa de Palma – Colonia Sant Jordi (34 mi/55 km)
Today begins with a welcome reception with tour information and bike distribution. The first stage follows the coast to Capocorp Vell, the Realm of the Cyclops (where you can see the settlements of the island's natives). Lining the road are typical windmills, as the route passes the salt fields of Llevant and pink and white shimmering salt lakes. In San Jordi, sandy beaches with crystal clear water welcome you.
Overnight in Sant JordiDay 3: Colonia Sant Jordi – Porto Cristo/surrounding (34-40 mi/55-65 km)
Today's cycling route heads to a botanical garden via Ses Salines. Highlights of the day include the picturesque bay of Cala Santanyi, small fishing villages, and "Es Pontas," a famous natural bridge. The day's final stop is Porto Cristo, with the bizarre rock formations of the Dragon Caves.
Overnight in Porto CristoDay 4: Porto Cristo/surrounding – C'an Picafort (38 mi/60 km)
Cycling through the sleepy village Son Carrio, the city of Majorcaicas beads and pottery. Afterwards, your journey will take you through Petra (typical Majorcan lunch snack will be prepared) and Santa Margalida and through one of the most charming landscapes of the island to C’an Picafort.
Overnight in C'an PicafortDay 5: Port de Pollenca/Alcúdia (25 mi/40 km)
There is no need to pack the suitcase, as you will stay another night in C'an Picafort. Today you'll cycle through a bird sanctuary to the bay of Pollenca featuring a Roman port. The route continues along the coast to Alcúdia, the oldest town on the island, and back to C'an Picafort.
Overnight in C'an PicafortDay 6: C'an Picafort – Port de Sóller (31 mi/50 km + bus)
Today you cycle inland through Muro and Inca to the mountainscape of the Sierra de Tramuntana. A bus will take cyclists to the Lluc Monastery, up to 4000 ft/1200 m above sea level. Afterwards, you will continue your trip through Fornalutx (one of the most beautiful villages in Spain), and partly through orange and lemon plantations to Port de Sóller, one of the most charming fishing villages of the island. Dependent on availability, you will get the chance to enjoy an excellent paella meal in Fornalutx (included in the tour cost).
Overnight in Porto SollerDay 7: Port de Sóller – Playa de Palma (34 mi/55km)
Breath-taking views of the sea are accompanying you on the last cycling day. You will cycle through the picturesque towns of Deia and Valldemossa until you get to the West coast of the island leading you to the city of Palma. The capital city, with its narrow alleys and squares, is a delight to explore as you return to the place where your tour began.
Overnight in Playa de PalmaDay 8: Playa de Palma
This is the end of your tour. You may arrange for a longer stay in Playa de Palma or arrange for a taxi to the airport.Note: this itinerary is subject to change at Almond Blossom season, the first few dates of travel in February and March, due to some hotels being unavailable.
Surface and terrain
While this itinerary does have some climbs, they are followed by long downhill stretches that allows you to recover. The most difficult parts of the tour are covered by bus. The routes are on quiet minor roads or small tracks, always as far from traffic as possible.
Hotels
These are sample hotels and may vary based on availability.
Java, Playa de Palma
www.bghotels.comSur Mallorca, Colònia San Jordi
www.thbhotels.comHotel Felip, Porto Cristo
www.thbhotels.comHotel Platja Daurada, C’an Picafort
www.eixhotels.comHotel Marina, Porto deSóller
www.hotelmarinasoller.comLocal hotel taxes are not included in the tour price. These taxes typically range from €1-5 per person/night and must be paid at hotel reception upon checkout.
Interested in visiting other areas before or after your tour? Visit our hotels page to learn more about lodging options.
How to get there
Tour Start and End
Nearest airport: Palma de MajorcaFlights from North America connect to Palma de Majorca through major European hubs like Paris, Zurich, Barcelona, London, Frankfurt and Madrid. From the airport, travel by taxi to the first hotel (about €20).
Tips on getting to and from your tour
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Dates
Fridays and Sundays: Feb 9 - Jun 23, Sep 6 - Oct 20, 2024.
Season 1: Feb 9, 2024 - Feb 29, 2024
Season 2: Mar 1, 2024 - Mar 28, 2024
Season 3: Mar 29, 2024 - May 23, 2024; Sep 27, 2024 - Oct 20, 2024
Season 4: May 24, 2024 - Jun 23, 2024; Sep 6, 2024 - Sep 26, 2024Prices
Tour package
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Per person, double occupancy €999 €1099 €1199 €1399 Single use room (1 person/1 room) €1348 €1448 €1548 €1748 Bike Rentals
Standard touring bike, 21-speed unisex frame €99 Standard touring bike, 21-speed men's frame €99 Standard touring bike, 27-speed, upgrade €169 Electrically-assisted bike €259 Extra Nights, Playa de Palma
Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Per person, double occupancy €59 €59 €75 €99 Single use room (1 person/1 room) €108 €108 €124 €148 Discounts
Child, ages 0-5 sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base package price) 100% Child, ages 6-11 sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base package price) 50% Child, ages 12-14 sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base package price) 25% Person, ages 15 and older sharing a room with 2 full paying adults (on base package price) 10% Included services
- 7 nights accommodation
- Breakfast buffet daily
- Luggage transfer between hotels
- Detailed documentation (1 set per room; maps, route description, points of interest, signposting along route and important phone
- Service hotline for the duration of the tour
- Welcome briefing
- 1 Special Paella lunch including wine (usually in Fornalutx)
- 1 Majorcan lunch snack in Petra
- Transfer over the Tramuntana mountains with a stop at the Lluc monastery, including bike
- App navigation and GPS data
Local hotel taxes are not included in the tour price. These taxes typically range from €1-5 per person/night and must be paid at hotel reception upon checkout.
Bike rentals
The bikes available for rent on this tour are:
- Standard touring bike, 21/24-speed, unisex
- Standard touring bike, 21-speed, men's frames, crossbar (upon request only)
- Standard touring bike, 27-speed, upgrade (KTM standard bike with upgraded components)
- Electrically assisted bike, Pedelec, unisex*
*More about electrically-assisted bikes >
Equipment included with the bike rentals:
- Saddle bag (water repellent), rear
- Handlebar bag (water repellent), with clear cover on top for map viewing
- Tools
- Pump
- Repair kit (with extra bicycle tube)
- Combination lock
Specifications on standardtouring bikes
- Modern, high-resistant aluminum frame
- V-brakes
- Aluminium-rims
- Reliable tires, which ensure high duration
- Shimano Alivio derailleur on 21-speed
- Selle Royal Saddles
*Posture for 21-speed standard bikes will be upright for comfort
Upgraded components on 27-speed standard bikes
- Hydraulic Magura HS 11 brakes
- Shimano Deore XT derailleur on 27-speed
- High-quality Suntour suspension fork
*Posture for 27-speed upgraded standard bikes will be upright and forward
Pedals:
The bikes will have flat pedals. If you want to bring your own pedals, please bring your own shoes and the necessary equipment to change the pedals.Helmets:
Helmets are not included with the bike rentals. We recommend, for safety and hygiene reasons, that you bring your own helmet.Bike Protection:
Bike protection can be purchased at the time of booking. You can read more about that HERE.
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Route Map
Maps are for information purposes only and reflect typical routes between overnight locations. They may not reflect your actual route.
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Reviews
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★★★★★ Lisa Jonas 7 months ago
What an amazing trip, but beware of the hills!
We loved this trip. So, so, so glad we upgraded to the better bikes! If you don't LOVE BIG HILLS, make sure you get the e-bike (I'm not kidding!) The hotels were nice, but we were extremely disappointed when we realized after finishing one of the days' rides that we had 10k MORE to get to our hotel. We had a little difficulty with the route loading slowly in some areas, so we had to backtrack. Hint 1 - make sure you have international phone service so that you can access google to search where you should be just in case. Hint 2 - make sure you read the printed directions each night to find the next day's starting location because it won't be your hotel.
- What was the date of your tour?
- March 2023
- How many tours have you completed?
- 5
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Much harder
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Jo-Ann Del Vecchio 7 months ago
Great ride but a few concerns
First thing of concern is a water bottle, I bought my water bottle but the did not have a holder for the bottle
I also am not sure of the conditions of the Nikes my back tire was low at the starts and had to be looked at before taking off
The location for the paella was awful by the time we got there we were told they were closing and anytime we asked for a drink we were informed that we were keeping them open
Also the paella was awful the chicken was ful with Bones
The last town port de soller was absolutely gorgeous but the ride out was a concern to us and we opted not to ride
All in all it was a great trip- What was the date of your tour?
- May 2023
- How many tours have you completed?
- 6
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- Somewhat harder
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ LK Hessefort 10 months ago
Wonder-full!
We thoroughly enjoyed every day of our trip. The route was beautiful and took us through the interesting and diverse countryside. The app made navigation easy for our self guided tour and our manual bikes had enough gears to get us up the hills. We would highly recommend this trip.
- What was the date of your tour?
- March 2023
- How many tours have you completed?
- 2
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Mild Bill October 16, 2019
Great ride but horrible bikes
We enjoyed generally the trip locations. Ride instructions were definitely a little fuzzy at times but generally good. The bikes were horrific. They had these heavy, equipment laden bikes that were meant for city riding and not going through the countryside. Not the type of bike meant for doing long hill climbs. Hotels were fine and had good locations, but again instructions to get to them were not great. We had to incur roaming charges to find one because the instructions they gave to find it would have put us the next town over.
- What was the date of your tour?
- Sept 26th
- How many tours have you completed?
- 22
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers
- Do you recommend this tour?
- No
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BikeTours.com staff reply from Chloe October 17, 2019
Hi Bill, thanks kindly for the feedback. We appreciate you letting us know about the bikes being heavy and that the instructions could be improved. Most tours we offer are on hybrid touring bikes, and we can certainly understand they are often heavier bikes than most clients have at home. We'll surely pass your feedback onto the tour operator in order to improve their operations. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the ride and locations you visited regardless. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts.
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★★★★★ Danielito June 13, 2019
Very enjoyable island loop
We hadn't been to Majorca before. This was a great way to explore it. The maps were excellent and the bikes were good quality city / touring bikes. The Euro-bike stickers on street signage are really helpful.
- What was the date of your tour?
- May 2019
- How many tours have you completed?
- 2
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ dlbf May 6, 2019
Beautiful place to cycle!
Majorca is truly a lovely island. Breathtaking coastal views and lovely pastoral scenery inland. Had some great lunches in the local towns. The arrangements were excellent. Good bikes, routes easy to follow, all hotels top-notch.
- What was the date of your tour?
- 4/19-26
- How many tours have you completed?
- 6
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Sellg July 8, 2018
- What was the date of your tour?
- 240618
- How many tours have you completed?
- 14
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Gelc October 15, 2017
Majorka loop tour
- What was the date of your tour?
- Oct 1 2017
- How many tours have you completed?
- 4
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ From Canada October 15, 2017
Great trip.
This was our first self guided tour. Almost everything was perfect. There are a couple of suggestions that may make the trip even better. Even though this was a self guided tour there were other people who were doing the tour at the same time. We saw them here and there but did not get to meet them and talk to them until 5th day at the luncheon. It would have been nice to have that lunch earlier so we could meet and interact sooner. We missed out on potential good friendship and interaction with others.
The WiFi service was poor in most places. I use it regularly to stay in touch with family back home. The last place we stayed gave us individual wifi codes and it worked great.
We would have loved to stay two nights at the Port de Soller instead of Can Picafort. That was the most beautiful area and we just did not have enough time to explore the area.
The food was hit and miss but OK overall.
I would suggest finding small restaurants with daily special menu for lunches. We had our best food on our trip in a little town in a very small restaurant.
We will definitely do this kind of trips again.- What was the date of your tour?
- Sep 29th
- How many tours have you completed?
- two
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Bill12345 September 18, 2017
Loop tour mallorca
The trip was fantastic, Euro Bike were alway available. The hotels were all 4 star. Every town we stayed in had points of interest. I have done a lot of biking in Europe & would use Euro Bike again. Only thing I would change is the option to be billed in Euros on my visa without a visa sèvice fee, other companies do this.
- What was the date of your tour?
- Sept 10-17
- How many tours have you completed?
- 8
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Cycler April 3, 2017
Met all expectations
Really a wonderful experience - with some shortcomings in navigation information and ability to contact local rep when needed, but still a trip that I would recommend highly.
- What was the date of your tour?
- March 17, 2017
- How many tours have you completed?
- First of this type
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Cecilia7 June 22, 2016
The only way to see Mallorca
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip around Mallorca. I cannot recommend this tour enough!you really get to experience the island as a whole, and see al the different landscapes.it is value for money, i was pleasantly surprised every day and everything exceeded my expectation ( and my expectation was high).All the hotels are located right at the beach, the food was great at all the hotels, the rooms basic and clean we needed nothing more.service where great and location superb!the tour itself is worked out in every detail and the routes are beautiful!the people of mallorca are really friendly and very tolerate of cyclists.we were a group of 8 friends and yes i want to see every country on my bucket list on a bike now!the lunch at fornalutx (spelling?) was absolutely fabulous with the most beautiful little town and view from deck!go ahead and book this epic tour.
- What was the date of your tour?
- 3-10june2016
- How many tours have you completed?
- First bike tour
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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★★★★★ Jaco June 22, 2016
Great trip with good friends
- What was the date of your tour?
- 4 June 2016 - 10 June 2016
- How many tours have you completed?
- 1
- Difficulty (actual vs. expected)?
- As expected
- Who is this tour suitable for?
- Solo travelers, First-time bike tourists, Families with teens
- Do you recommend this tour?
- Yes
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