After an incredible start to our Mallorca cycling adventure, the next four days brought even more stunning climbs, unforgettable descents, and a little bit of rain—but nothing could dampen the experience. :)
Day 4: Conquering Sa Calobra in the Rain (65km / Climbing: 1845m+)
This was a day we won’t forget. We started by riding from Pollença into the mountains, taking on the Coll de Femenia (7km at 5.5%), a perfect warm-up for the day. Some rolling terrain took us past Lluc Monastery before a short, steep climb led us to the famous Sa Calobra descent—one of Mallorca’s most iconic roads. The twisting 9km at 7% is a thrill on the way down, but an absolute grind on the way back up. The scenery was breathtaking, but unfortunately, the rain was relentless. Soaked through, we opted for a warm pickup from Alfonso, who took us to the hometown of Mills & Honey - Alaró to dry off and refuel for the next day.
Day 5: A Shorter Ride to Orient (35km / Climbing: 589m+)
After the previous day's downpour, today’s program was a welcome change: we joined a yoga-class held by the outstanding Agnes Kru (10/10 recommend - her class felt like honey for our bodies and souls!!) in Alaró before spinning the legs on a shorter ride. The loop took us towards Bunyola, where we began climbing Coll d'Honor (7km at 5.5%) into the peaceful Orient Valley. The descent back into Alaró was fast and fun, and we celebrated with a well-earned coffee (and toast) at Cycling Planet, a local favorite for post-ride relaxation.
Day 6: Coll de Sóller, Deià, and Valldemossa (90km / Climbing: 1428m+)
This route was pure Mallorca magic. We started with a smooth climb up Coll de Sóller, a classic on the island, before descending straight into Port de Sóller. From there, we climbed towards the village of Deià and continued to Valldemossa, where we couldn’t resist trying the famous Coca de Patatas—a delicious, soft pastry best enjoyed with a café con leche. The ride back to Alaró brought us to Esporles and another stop at one of our favourite coffee spots on the island.
Day 7: A Scenic Finale (39km / Climbing: 570m+)
The final ride of the trip was a shorter but hilly route along the foothills of the Tramuntana, including a punchy climb up to Santa Lucia Monastery. A visit to Sa Ruta Verda cycling café in Caimari provided the perfect mid-ride coffee stop before we rolled back to Petit Hotel Alaró to wrap up our adventure. After showers and a quick change, we returned our bikes to North Wind Cycles, where we got to meet the shop’s cutest coworker—Pancho the dog.
This trip was everything I hoped for and more—challenging climbs, breathtaking landscapes, and unforgettable moments on the bike. Mallorca is truly a cyclist’s paradise, and I already can’t wait to be back!