Explore the beautiful island of Majorca on this self-guided cycling holiday. Visit the pearl town of Manacor and the dragon caves of Porto Cristo, where you can see bizarre and fantastic creations of nature.
Cycle through a charming landscape of olive groves and vineyards where time seems to stand still. Enjoy romantic evenings in picturesque fishing villages and on shimmering salt lakes and visit the old Roman harbour, Port de Pollensa, with its beautiful sandy beaches.
Day 1: Arrival Playa de Palma
From the airport by taxi to the start hotel.
Day 2: Playa de Palma – Colònia Sant Jordi approx. 55 km
Welcome briefing. The tour takes you closely along the coastline to Capocorp Vell, the realm of the cyclops (ruins of native inhabitants’ dwellings).
Typical wind turbines line the way to the saline fields of Llevant with its pink and white shimmering salt lakes. One of the most beautiful beaches in Mallorca Majorca is the white sandy beach ‚Es Trenc’. In Sant Jordi, you can enjoy even more beaches with crystal clear water.
Day 3: Colònia Sant Jordi – Porto Cristo approx. 55 km
Via Ses Salines to a botanical garden. Visit of the picturesque bay near Cala Santanyi. Then cycle through little fishing villages to the famous natural bridge ‚Es Pontas’.
Near Porto Cristo you find the dragon caves with bizarre shapes and wall paintings. We recommend a visit with a guided tour! Usually our hotel is located directly at the harbour.
Day 4: Porto Cristo – C’an Picafort approx. 60 km
Cycle via the sleepy village of Son Carrio to Manacor. Here you find the factories producing the famous artificial pearls, called ‚Majoricas’.
Countless little shops offer souvenirs and hand-made ceramic everyday objects. Via Petra (typical Majorcan lunch snack will be prepared) and Santa Margalida through one of the most enchanting landscapes of the island to C’an Picafort. Today you are back to the sandy beaches lining the coast.
Day 5: C’an Picafort – Centre of Island/Inca approx. 35-65 km
Wonderful paths lead you along the World Cultural Heritage site Tramuntanas. This amazing mountain range serves as a backdrop for this valley lined by olive groves.
The especially diverse limestone caves of in Campanet are well worth a visit. Blending into the rural surroundings is also your accommodation for the next two days.
You spend the night in one of the so-called Hotel Rurales, which ooze special charm and are kept and run in the traditional Finca-style.
Day 6: Tour around the Puig de Inca approx. 55 km
Today’s tour takes you around the Puig de Inca, approx. 300 metres in height. You cycle through orange plantations and olive groves you cycle to countless Majorcan villages.Typical stone walls and village squares are the perfect places for a break. We recommend you definitely have a stop in the winegrowers’ village of Binissalem.
This is the place where the most famous Mallorcan Majorcan wines are pressed and they can be sampled in various Bodegas.
Day 7: Centre of Island/Inca – Playa de Palma approx. 35-65 km
A day of contrasts. Your tour starts in the rural hinterland and leads you through sleepy little villages. However, as soon as you reach the coast, the island is awake and pulsating along the Playa. A wide variety of restaurants and leisure activities provide an entertaining final day of this holiday.
Day 8: Departure or extension
Difficulty: Challenging
At least one cycling holiday a year is pretty much compulsory for you! You are a perfect example of one of our typical guests, who regularly goes out for bike rides at the weekends. Now and again, you like to battle with a long, steep hill or a days cycle ride with an undulating profile. But, in order to have time to enjoy the rest of the ride, the route should then become flatter and more leisurely again afterwards.
Overall the terrain is slightly hilly without any longer ascents. You cycle on side roads, rural tracks and also on cycle paths, with always as little traffic as possible. Nearly the entire route is asphalted.
Total distance cycled: 355 km
Route Map (For guidance only):
Routes maybe subject to change or alteration. All route notes, maps and day-by-day information will be given to you upon arrival at the first hotel or at the welcome meeting. GPS/GPX Files are available for most our the cycling holidays we offer. Please ask us for details.
Starting point for the cycling holiday: Playa de Palma
Route Overview (For guidance only):
Stage | Kilometres | Special notes regarding the route |
Playa de Palma – Colònia Sant Jordi | ca. 55 km | Easy terrain, initially longer ascent with some traffic along the main road |
Colònia Sant Jordi – Porto Cristo/Umg. | ca. 55 km | Initially easy terrain, from S’Alqueria Blanca also ascents as well as descents |
Porto Cristo/Umg. – C’an Picafort | ca. 65 km | Initially several ascents and descents, from Petra flat terrain |
C’an Picafort – Inselmitte/Inca | ca. 65 km | The first half of the route is mainly flat, then slightly hilly, km indication depending on location of your booked hotel |
Ausflug um den Puig de Inca | ca. 55 km | Hilly terrain throughout |
Inselmitte/Inca – Playa de Palma | ca. 35 km | The first half of the route is slightly hilly, then flat towards the coast, km indication depending on location of your booked hotel |
We recommend flying to Palma de Mallorca airport to reach the starting point of this cycling holiday.
Flights are available with a number of airlines to your required airport or you can travel to the start using alternative methods such as rail or road.
By plane:
Airport Palma de Mallorca (PMI). To get from the airport to the hotel we recommend taking a taxi, journey time approx. 5-10 minutes, cost approx. € 20 (Note: meter in the taxi can show less).
We recommend using Skyscanner to find the best flight prices by date or Rail Europe for European rail travel. There is customer car parking available at most hotels for a supplement. Please contact us for more details.
Please use local transport to arrive at the starting point or call us on 0161 703 8161 for more specific travel advice.
You do not need to go back to the starting point of the cycling holiday as all hire bikes are left at the final hotel.
Important: Please book your flights only after the cycling holiday has been confirmed by invoice or email. Flights and transfers are not included in the advertised holiday price.
The Majorca Bull's Eye cycling holiday includes the daily transfer of luggage to the next hotel and local support if required.
Included Services (Subject to confirmation)
About the Rental Bikes
This cycling holiday uses quality crossbar and unisex hybrid bikes based on KTM frame technology, Selle Royal saddles, Shimano components and puncture-proof tyres to ensure that you have an enjoyable cycle tour. The bikes feature modern V-brakes, aluminium frames with mudguards, comfortable saddles and a rack for a supplied waterproof pannier.
You will also receive a handlebar bag and map holder for easy navigation when riding your daily itinerary. Prices advertised on the website include standard bike hire (unless stated). Colour and specification may vary from the image shown.
Unisex Bike (Colour may vary)
Men's Bike (Colour may vary)
Electric Bike (Colour may vary)
Rental Bike PLUS
For 2020, there is an additional bike rental option available for a supplement. The PLUS hybrid bike now available on most cycling holidays is sportier with higher quality brakes (Magura HS 11) and better specification gears (Shimano Deore XT). The riding position is designed to have a slightly sportier sitting posture and a high quality Suntour suspension fork gives smooth riding on most surfaces. All accessories are compatible with the new PLUS bike rental option.
Accessories
If you would like GPX files for a suitable device, please request them at the time of booking. Devices are not provided and please make sure that you bring along with you any fittings required to attach the Garmin (or similar) to the handlebars. You might want to download maps onto your phone to avoid data charges when roaming.
All bikes are provided with standard flat pedals. You can bring your own cycling pedals, but ensure that you have the correct tools to remove the pedals if the tour does not have a welcome meeting. You may also not be able to travel through airports with the tools if you are carrying hand luggage only.
You can rent a men's bike with a crossbar, unisex/female bike with a sloping tube or an electric bike for a supplement.
Gears
7 speed bikes are equipped with a Shimano Nexus gear hub and 21 speed bikes have a Shimano Alivio derailleur. We request 21 speed bikes for all cycling holidays (when available).
Frame Sizing
When you make a booking with us, we take your height(s) and the appropriate bike size is matched up accordingly. Unisex frame 21-gears with freewheel. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 / 43 cm. Unisex 7-gears-bikes with back pedalling brake. Sizes: 56 / 51 / 46 cm. Men’s speed bikes 21-gears with free wheel and crossbar. Sizes: 64 / 60 / 56 "sloping" cm. Helmets are not provided and you will need to bring your own to use.
We always recommend wearing a helmet when on your cycling holiday!
Bike Hire Insurance
This cycle tour benefits from bike insurance against rental bike theft and damage in the holiday price. Please make sure you lock up the bike, leave it where told by the hotel and treat your hire bicycle as if the bike was your own. Any negligent treatment of the bike will exempt you from cover. We advise you to ensure that you have adequate travel insurance for your cycling holiday prior to arrival.
Electric Bike Hire
Why not upgrade your cycling experience to an E-Bike (Electric Bike)? Using a power assisted bike is a great way to go on a cycling holiday and will help you smooth out inclines or longer days in the saddle. Each E-Bike features an LCD display, removable batteries for easy charging and assistance up to 25 km/h with a range of around 120 km for each full charge depending on usage.
E-Bike upgrade prices vary per tour, but if you require any more information about bike hire and electric bikes, please get in-touch with us on +44 (0) 800 703 8161.
This cycling holiday stays in good quality hotels with private facilities carefully selected for their proximity to your cycle route and comfort. If you wish to know specific information about the hotel facilities, Wi-Fi and upgrades used on the holidays, please contact us on 0161 703 8161 for more information.
Please note that the hotel list is subject to change and should be used as a guide only.
We will confirm the exact hotels prior to arrival.
Majorca Bull's Eye | sample hotel LIST |
Playa de Palma | BG Hotel Java 4**** |
www.bghotels.com | |
Colònia Sant Jordi | Hotel Sur Mallorca 4**** |
www.thbhotels.com | |
Porto Cristo | Hotel Felip 4**** |
www.thbhotels.com | |
C’an Picafort | Ferrer Janeiro 4**** |
www.hotelesferrer.com | |
Inselmitte 2x | Hotel Rural Son Jorda |
www.sonjorda.com | |
Playa de Palma | BG Hotel Java 4**** |
www.bghotels.com |
You will receive your final hotel list approximately 4 weeks prior to your arrival date detailing the hotels used on your cycling holiday. If you wish to know more about the hotels prior to completing a booking form, please contact our Customer Services team via email or by phone.
You can find out more about this cycling holiday by completing a Contact Form or call 0161 703 8161 to speak to one of the team.
Season | Date Band | Arrival Day |
Season 1: | 13.02 - 05.03.2021 | Saturdays |
Season 2: | 06.03 - 02.04.2021 | 16.10 - 23.10.2021 | Saturdays |
Season 3: | 03.04 - 28.06.2021 | 25.09 - 15.10.2021 | Thursdays and Saturdays |
Season 4: | 29.05 - 19.06.2021 | 04.08 - 24.09.2021 | Thursdays and Saturdays |
Category Type | Accommodation Overview |
Category A: | 4* hotels. Centre of the island with double overnight stay in the hotel. |
Season | Season 1 | Season 2 | Season 3 | Season 4 |
Double Room: | £690.00 | £735.00 | £830.00 | £925.00 |
Single Room Supplement: | £265.00 | £265.00 | £265.00 | £265.00 |
Half board Supplement: | £110.00 | £110.00 | £110.00 | £110.00 |
Bike Type | |
21-gear incl. rental bike insurance | £85.00 |
7-gear incl. rental bike insurance | £85.00 |
rental bike PLUS incl. rental bike insurance | £125.00 |
Electric bike incl. rental bike insurance | £180.00 |
Playa de Palma | Season 1/2 | Season 3 | Season 4 |
Extra night p.p. dbl/bb (Cat A) | £55.00 | £70.00 | £85.00 |
Extra night sgl/bb (Cat A) | £95.00 | £110.00 | £120.00 |
Date From | Date To |
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13 February 2021 | 23 October 2021 |