Sports & Outdoor Activities

CYCLING IN MALLORCA

The fact that Mallorca, sport and cycling belong together is no longer an insider tip. Around 150,000 cyclists come to Mallorca every year and have become an important branch of the economy. Especially in spring, colourful throngs of cyclists stream up the mountain passes, enjoying the patience of local motorists and calling entire regions their stomping grounds. The flat and long bay of Alcudia belongs to the kilometre sharks, the mountainous southwest is reserved for the connoisseurs.

Around 20 years ago, cycling tourism was born on Mallorca. At that time, it was mainly groups of men who rode across the island on rather bumpy tracks. Mallorca recognised the opportunity and reacted: Today, large parts of the island are optimally developed, a true dream for racing bike fans and the proportion of women is already 35 percent. And the trend is rising.

But a new trend is also vying for attention: cycling tours with e-bikes, whether in guided groups or on your own. With assisted cycling, even the untrained can easily cover up to 60 daily kilometres, climb mountain passes and usually have more of an eye for the beautiful nature.

Our tip for a cycling excursion: A beautiful tour for everyone, whether with e-bike, racing bike or city bike, leads from Es Capdella downhill through the "Green Valley" to Paguera. From here, the "Passeig de Mallorca" cycle path, which connects Paguera with Palma, points the way to Santa Ponsa. At the characteristic windmill, the path leads back along the old road with little traffic to Calvia and Es Capdella. The beautiful loop can be ridden comfortably in 4 hours with stops and breaks and leads along roads and cycle paths with little traffic. On the only notable climb from Paguera to Costa de la Calma, the bike can be pushed, depending on your condition. This cycling trip is especially recommended during the almond blossom season.

HIKING IN MALLORCA

Did you know that the Tramuntana Mountains in Mallorca have held the UNESCO World Heritage designation since 2010? And that there are 13 peaks with a height of more than 1,000 metres? The highest mountain, the Puig Major, is 1,450 metres high. No wonder locals and tourists flock to the mountains. Most of the hiking trails are well signposted and offer fantastic sea views. But it doesn't always have to be a climb to the summit; an enjoyable walk with the family can also take you out into nature. For example, around Soller. Here, easy tours lead through orange groves and challenging paths up to the summit of LÓfre & Co.

Don't forget water and suncream!

CANYONING IN MALLORCA

Yes, this sport also exists on Mallorca! In winter, many gorges in the Tramuntana mountains fill with water, making them ideal for hiking, climbing, abseiling and swimming. All this is canyoning, a multi-action sport.

The ideal months for canyoning on Mallorca are from October to April, when there is plenty of rain. Then experienced guides lead their guests into the so-called "torrente", torrents in the limestone rock that have carved deep gorges over millions of years. Popular torrents are Torrente Coanegra, Torrente Na Mora and Torrente Sa Fosca. The latter is even among the top 10 canyons worldwide.

GOLF IN MALLORCA

Mallorca is a golfer's island. Everyone will find the perfect challenge on 21 first-class courses.

Find our 5 favorite golf courses on Mallorca here.