Pollença 2026: Your Perfect Base for Exploring 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 provides direct access to some of the most famous routes in international cycling, without needing to travel from Palma.
🚴 Bicycles available in Pollença
- Road bikes (from €45/day): carbon frames, Shimano Ultegra/Dura-Ace or similar groupsets, and disc brakes.
- E-bikes (from €48/day): to climb Coll de Femenia or Puig de Maria without exhausting yourself.
- Trekking bikes (from €10/day): comfortable for relaxed rides through the valley.
- City bikes (from €8/day): the most affordable option for getting around the town and the bay.
- Children’s bikes (from €8/day): so the whole family can ride together.
- Fat bikes (from €14/day): wide tires for dirt and sandy paths.
👉 Book your bicycle in Pollença here
🗺️ Essential routes from Pollença
- Formentor Lighthouse: Mallorca’s most photographed route, with viewpoints overlooking the Mediterranean. Suitable for all levels with a reasonable level of fitness.
- Sa Calobra: the legendary climb of Mallorcan cycling, with its characteristic hairpin bends. Challenging but unmissable.
- Coll de Femenia: an ideal climb for endurance training on the way to Lluc, with less traffic than other routes on the island.
💡 Tips for cycling in Pollença
- ✅ The peak cycling season is from April to June and from September to October — better temperatures, but more cyclist traffic.
- ✅ Sa Calobra receives a lot of car and coach traffic in summer; consider setting off early.
- ✅ If you are traveling with children, Pollença Bay offers a cycle lane and flat routes by the sea.
Would you prefer a more central base on the island? Also consult our complete guide to bike rental in Mallorca with pickup in Palma and Alcúdia.
