Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Bike Tour
A Two-Island Adventure in the Mediterranean
Gorgeous scenery, dramatic terrain, quiet bike-friendly roads and a sunny subtropical climate—nope, you’re not dreaming. This is Mallorca and Menorca, your ticket to Balearic cycling bliss.
We rate our trips based on a range of activity levels from 1-5.
See this trip's Activity Options & Terrain for more details.
From $5,749 - $6,849/person
Includes $150 internal air
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Trip at a Glance
Highlights
- Adventure through enchanting Mediterranean hideaways just a short flight from the cosmopolitan gateway city of Barcelona
- Delight in thrilling routes on serene Serra de Tramuntana back roads, full of vigorous climbs and curlicue descents
- Bike to the Favaritx lighthouse, which rests atop black slate rocks that lend the landscape a lunar-like feel
- Explore timeless hamlets and cliffside fishing villages made up of white stone houses set against the jewel-toned bay
- Recharge and relax at luxury hotels housed in lovingly restored historic buildings and surrounded by extraordinary World Heritage landscapes
Sample itinerary. Trip details may vary by departure.
Start Palma Airport & Travel Details
- Start your journey in the spellbinding city of Palma, Mallorca’s capital and a living museum of Gothic and Moorish architecture
- Bike through the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, a World Heritage Site known for its pine forests, dramatic cliffs and winding roads
- Enjoy a sensational descent to picturesque Pollença, a former Roman settlement built during the 13th century to avoid pirate attacks
- Ride past windmills and groves of olive and fruit trees toward vineyards and wine estates in the heart of the Tramuntana mountain range
- Take in awe-inspiring views of the Mediterranean Sea as you bike toward the bluffs of Cap de Formentor
- Relax over a beachfront lunch in the sunny inlet of Cala Barques, where the sparkling water might just tempt you in for an afternoon swim
- Delight in the flavors of Oli s’Illa—the island’s exceptional olive oil—made from the same olive trees that dot the landscape you ride.
Nights 1-3
Luxury Hotel
A former convent turned sophisticated hotel nestled on a hillside above olive groves and the Bay of Pollença. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
- Hop aboard a short flight bound for Menorca, Mallorca’s captivating and lightly populated sister island
- Bike on quiet roads through the island’s bucolic landscape
- Find bliss at Torralbenc, a chic hotel housed in a classic whitewashed finca (Mallorcan farmhouse)
- Before sitting down to a delicious dinner, sample local beer and cheese with the chef and owner of an artisan brewery
- Visit bayfront Fornells, a 17th-century fishing village known for its lobster stew
- Stroll through the narrow alleys of postcard-perfect Binibeca, a small resort town with spectacular views of Menorca’s southern coast.
Nights 4-5
Luxury Hotel
Luxuriously renovated traditional Menorcan farmhouses, vineyards and an elegant use of indoor-outdoor space create an oasis at this quintessentially Mediterranean retreat. A Small Luxury Hotels of the World member. (pool, spa)
Hotels may vary on select departures. Click View Dates and choose a departure to see any variations.
End Mahón Airport & Travel Details
This trip has an activity level range of 1-4
All breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
All accommodations on your Backroads trip
All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
Expertise and services of Backroads Trip Leaders
Fully equipped Backroads titanium bike, Wahoo GPS device, helmet and accessories
Bike fitting and equipment support throughout your trip
Backroads On Trip App with route maps, elevation profiles, daily snapshots and more
Additional local guides and experts, plus equipment for included activities as detailed in your itinerary
Exclusive activities, tours and cultural experiences, as detailed in your itinerary
All luggage transfers and porterage during your trip
Snacks and beverages between meals
Private cocktail and wine receptions on the first and last nights of your trip
Choice of Backroads cycling jersey, t-shirt or hat, plus water bottle and luggage tag
Detailed Travel Planner with destination tips and pre-trip information
