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A circular route which takes you from Palma through the mountains all the way to Soller and back.
Distance: 66 KM
Difficulty: medium
Circular route: yes
Bike Route
This is a typical itinerary of special interest starting in Palma where you’ll take the main road towards Valldemossa, passing next to the University of the Balearic Islands and S’Esgleieta, a little cycling-friendly town before the climb to Valledmossa at 415 metres from sea level.
Then the route continues through the mountains to Deià and Llucalcari, continuing through the Coll de Sa Pedrissa to arrive to Soller.
Here take a well-deserved break before attempting the climb up the Coll de Soller with a total height of 498 metres.
The views once on the other side are spectacular, being able to enjoy all the centre of the island with Palma at the back.
Continue through the main road towards Palma, passing through the cycling-friendly town of Bunyola.
Palma De Mallorca
Palma, also known as Palma de Mallorca, is the capital city of the island of Mallorca and the capital of the autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain.
The Cabrera Archipelago, though widely separated from Palma proper, is administratively considered part of the municipality.
The city is located on the south coast of Mallorca on the Bay of Palma.
As of 2018, Palma de Mallorca Airport is one of the busiest airports in Europe, and in 2019 it was the fourth busiest airport in Spain handling almost 29 million passengers.
Valldemosa
Valldemossa is a small town in Mallorca, Spain.
It is located in the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains, about 10 kilometres from the island’s capital, Palma.
The town is known for its medieval buildings and for its association with the writer George Sand and the composer Frederic Chopin, who both lived there in the winter of 1838-39.
Deià
Deià is a village on the northwest coast of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands of Spain.
The village is set in a small valley with the sea to one side and mountains on the other.
It is a popular tourist destination for its natural beauty and its history.
Deià has been inhabited since prehistoric times and there are numerous archaeological sites in the area.
The village was founded by the Arabs in the 9th century and later occupied by the Spanish.
Today, the village is home to a mix of Spanish, Catalan, and foreign residents.
The village is known for its arts and culture.
There are several museums and galleries in Deià, as well as a number of festivals and events throughout the year.
The village is also home to a number of writers, artists, and musicians.
Bunyola
Bunyola is located in the Sierra de Tramuntana mountain range & is known as a popular destination for cyclists throughout the year.
The town square offers a few bars & parking for bicycles.
Here you’ll find many cyclists all year round taking a break either before climbing the mountain routes or afterwards relaxing & enjoying the atmosphere.
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Mark Kaye is a travel writer and content creator living in Majorca, Spain. Originally from the UK, Mark moved to the island and quickly fell in love with Majorcan culture, food, and scenic landscapes. When he’s not busy writing detailed guides about Majorca’s top tourist attractions and hidden local gems, you can find him out exploring coastal trails or wandering the streets of Palma’s Old Town in search of his next great restaurant discovery.
