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The Majorca Cycling Route 2 starts in the village of Algaida and passes through Sencelles, Ruberts and Pina before returning to Algaida.
Duration: 2 hours
Distance: 25 KM
Difficulty: medium
Circular route: yes
Bike Route
The entire route is well-signposted, proceeds along narrow back roads flanked by dry stone walls and is flat almost all the way.
Leave Algaida on the road to Sencelles, which features the Church of Sant Pere, the Convent of Las Hermanas de la Misericordia (which contains the Sor Francina Museum) and the Oratory of Sant Josep.
There is an outdoor market every Wednesday.
Pass through the hamlet of Ruberts, where an old well is the exact centre of the island of Majorca.
Continue on the way to Pina where you can enjoy the Pina spring at the entrance of the village and a lovely traditional Majorcan meal in the “Molí de Pina”.
And then return to Algaida, where you can visit the Church of Sant Pere and Sant Pau in the centre of Algaida.
While in the area you can visit the Punxuat Springs, carved in stone, on Punxuat farmstead to the southwest in the municipality of Algaida.
Algaida
Algaida is a town located in the centre of Mallorca, in the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands.
It is the capital of the municipality of the same name and has a population of approximately 5,000 inhabitants.
The municipality of Algaida includes the towns of Algaida, Llucmajor and Santanyi.
The town is located on the main road that connects the cities of Palma and Manacor.
Algaida has a long history dating back to the Moorish period.
The name of the town is derived from the Arabic word for “fortress”.
The town is home to the Museum of Algaida, which houses a collection of artefacts from the history of the town and the surrounding area.
Algaida is a popular tourist destination due to its proximity to the beaches of Mallorca and its many historical and cultural attractions.
Sencelles
The town of Sencelles is located in the centre of Mallorca, in the region known as the Pla de Mallorca.
It has a population of just over 3,000 and covers an area of 22 square kilometres.
The town is situated at an altitude of 400 meters above sea level.
The climate in Sencelles is moderate, with average temperatures of 18 degrees Celsius in winter and 26 degrees Celsius in summer.
The town is home to a number of historical buildings, including the Church of Sant Bartomeu, which was built in the 13th century.
Sencelles is also known for its traditional festivals, such as the Festival of Sant Bartomeu, which is held every year on the 24th of August.
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.
