Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
Spain's Mallorca & Menorca Bike Tour
Couples, Friends & Solos
6 days
5 nights
Activity Levels 1-4
Premiere Hotels
2025: Mar-Jun, Sep-Nov
A Two-Island Adventure in the Mediterranean
Two luminous Spanish islands in one epic trip. Journey to Mallorca and cycle gorgeous routes through the Serra de Tramuntana Mountains. In Menorca, relish tranquil paths past idyllic beaches and untouched coves. On both islands, authentic villages, stylish hotels, fresh-caught seafood and smooth wines bring your experience to the next level.
Highlights
- Discover Balearic bliss as you adventure through these enchanting Mediterranean hideaways, just a short distance from vibrant Barcelona
- Bike thrilling routes on nearly deserted back roads, where vigorous climbs and curlicue descents delight cyclists of all persuasions
- 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 landscape
StartPalma
EndMahón
* Start/End locations may vary. Do not book flights until your trip details are confirmed.
Itinerary
Days 1-3
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 into 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
A former convent turned sophisticated hotel nestled on a hillside above olive groves and the Bay of Pollença. A Relais & Châteaux member. (pool, spa)
Days 4-6
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 Binibèquer, a small resort town with spectacular views of Menorca's southern coast.
Nights 4-5
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)
What's Included
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We want to make sure you're on the trip that's right for you. Every Backroads trip is unique and this one is no exception.
This trip includes travel on a commercial flight so that we can explore the best of your destination. Please note that flight schedules can change with little advance warning, which may require us to adjust our activities on a travel day. Your Trip Leaders will provide more details on any changes should this occur.
Hotels
World-Class Hotels
Our hand-selected Premiere hotels offer exceptional hospitality and experiences as special as the regions we explore.
Hotels may vary based on departure. Any variations will be displayed when selecting a departure under Dates & Prices.
Nights 1-3
Premiere 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)
Nights 4-5
Premiere 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)
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Bikes
Choose Your Perfect Bike
Our bikes are designed and built with specific cyclists and riding styles in mind, so we can always offer you a perfect ride. Please note that bike requests are subject to availability and prioritized based on the date they're submitted.
Included in your trip price
- Ideal for avid cyclists
- Redesigned for 2024
- Next gen titanium frame with carbon wheels
- Responsive, efficient and comfortable
- Drop handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- Suited for a wide range of cyclists
- Comfortable ergonomic seat
- Long wheel base adds to the bike's control and stability
- Upright handlebars only
Included in your trip price
- One of the lightest e-bikes available
- Provides plenty of power and more than enough battery
- Lower top tubes for easier mounting and dismounting
- Upright handlebars only
- Limited availability on Unplugged Bike Tours; learn more
Min. age to ride e-bike: 16+
Dates & Prices
Dates & Prices
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