Pollença 2026: Your Perfect Base to Explore Northern Mallorca by Bike
Pollença, together with Port de Pollença, is one of the favorite starting points for cyclists visiting Mallorca. Its location in the north of the island gives direct access to some of the most famous cycling routes in the world, without needing to travel from Palma.
🚴 Bikes available in Pollença
- Road bike (from 45€/day): carbon frames, Shimano Ultegra/Dura-Ace transmission or similar and disc brakes.
- Electric bikes (from 48€/day): to climb Coll de Femenia or Puig de Maria without getting exhausted.
- Trekking (from 10€/day): comfortable for relaxed rides through the valley.
- Urban (from 8€/day): the most budget-friendly option to get around town and the bay.
- Kids bikes (from 8€/day): so the whole family can ride together.
- FatBike (from 14€/day): wide tires for dirt roads and sand.
👉 Book your bike in Pollença here
🗺️ Essential routes from Pollença
- Formentor Lighthouse: Mallorca's most photographed route, with Mediterranean viewpoints. Suitable for all levels with some fitness.
- Sa Calobra: the legendary climb of Mallorcan cycling, with its characteristic hairpin turns. Challenging but essential.
- Coll de Femenia: ideal climb for endurance training on the way to Lluc, with less traffic than other island routes.
💡 Tips for riding in Pollença
- ✅ Peak cycling season is April to June and September to October — best temperatures, more cyclists.
- ✅ Sa Calobra gets heavy car and bus traffic in summer; consider starting early.
- ✅ If riding with kids, Pollença Bay offers bike lanes and flat routes along the sea.
Prefer a more central base on the island? Also check our complete guide to bike rentals in Mallorca with pick-up in Palma and Alcúdia.
