The best motorcycle routes in Mallorca
Traveling by motorcycle is simply not like driving a car. On two wheels you adapt more to your surroundings; you feel the wind on your skin, the speed, the curves of the roads, etc… What better way to discover a new environment than this way??
Mallorca is made for motorcyclists! For those who like to look at landscapes through their helmet and just let themselves drift along the roads. In addition, the island offers the perfect climatic conditions to travel by motorcycle: Pleasant temperatures; lots of sun and little rain all year round. Both summer and winter are ideal for exploring Mallorca by motorcycle.
If you are thinking about traveling by motorcycle, you can rent it locally, or bring your own motorcycle by ferry from the mainland. After that you can take the road towards the villages of the Sierra, where you can enjoy breathtaking roads. Or just drive along the coast and visit the best coves of the island.
To help you plan this trip, here are some of the best motorcycle routes in Mallorca:
From Palma to Sineu
The first of these routes stretches from Palma to Sineu, through many towns and a part of the Tramontana mountain range (which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site). It's about 111 kilometers, for which, depending on your speed, you have to drive about. three and a half hours needs. You should not miss a visit to the viewpoint "Mirador d'en Banya", the park "Serral Ses Monges", the castle "Castillo de Alaro and the cave "S'Avenc de Son Pou.
From Palma to Sa Calobra
Sa Calobra is a beautiful cove located in the Tramontana mountains. To get there you have to drive 800 curves that lead there from Palma. This includes the famous curve "nudo de corbata". Find the Ma-10 to enjoy this road. A paradise for all motorcyclists!
Sudeste de Mallorca
This route allows you to discover interesting places such as the castle of Bellver, the cult of San Salvador de Felanixt or the bay of Cala Figuera. On the way along the coast you should also visit Cala Pi, Ses Salines, Cala Figuera or Cala s'Almunia. This route also takes about three and a half hours and you will travel on roads with moderate or low rainfall. medium difficulty.
From Palma to Cala Mesquida
This route passes through many beaches and coves of the island. From Palma in the direction of Manacor you can reach the "Cala Romantica". This cove with white sandy beach has impressive crystal clear waters. From there you continue through Cala Anguila, Porto Cristo (where the famous cave "Cueva del Drach" is located), Cala Millor, Cala Ratjada, Cala Gat to finally reach Cala Mesquida. Get off your motorcycle and enjoy one of the most beautiful bays on the island.
Northwest of Mallorca
In this part of the island you will find the viewpoint "Mirador de Sa Creueta" at the cape of Formentor, the monographic museum and the medieval wall of Pollentia. You can also visit the natural park of S'Albufera, the necropolis in Son Real, the natural park of the Llevant Peninsula and the cult site of San Salvador in Cala Torta. Also, don't miss the prehistoric constructions in "el Talaiot des Racons", the old town of the municipality of Petra, the pearl factory of Majorica and the caves "Cuevas del Drach" in Porto Cristo.
Experience Mallorca on two wheels with these five routes: The best way to get to know the island and get around it.