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Southern Beaches to the ‘Wild Coast’

The plain & coastlines of east Mallorca
 
This gentle discovery of unspoiled Mallorca promises rewarding self-guided cycling amid captivating and varied landscapes while your luggage is transported. Revealing the quiet, less-visited side of the island, it features delightful accommodation, all with a pool.
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Southern Beaches to the ‘Wild Coast’. 10 nights
Price from
£2205pp
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Southern Beaches to the ‘Wild Coast’. 10 nights
Price from
£2205pp
+44 (0)1653 617001 Call now
 

Holiday information

 

A cycling holiday on Mallorca

Link our two shorter holidays on Mallorca and discover varied landscapes, a rich gastronomic heritage and the deeply rural nature of the island as you cycle from the southern beaches to the dramatic north coast and the original ‘Costa Brava’. This is a side of the island that few tourists experience, and cycling here is a true delight, especially when combined with our selection of enchanting agroturismos and intimate country hotels offering a warm welcome and the freshest of local produce.
Your journey starts on the quiet lanes that wind amongst the salt flats and sand dunes of the southern coastal plain where ancient windmills reflect a less hurried pace of life. It continues through the fertile patchwork of ancient farms of the central plain where red soil contrasts sharply with the pale almond blossom in spring, the orchards of apricots and cherries and the deep green of ancient carob trees. Finally, the almond groves and tiny farmsteads give way to the limestone hills of the Llevant Sierra and the dramatic north-eastern coast punctuated by rocky coves and quiet beaches. Each day there is ample opportunity to either stop and linger over a coffee and delicious pastry, browse a local market or take a dip in the Mediterranean while you cycle from one village to the next.
 
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Itinerary

The key to Inntravel holidays is flexibility. You can start on the day of your choice, and are free to add extra nights.
  • The average maximum daytime temperatures and monthly rainfall relate to the nearest weather station and are intended as a guide only.

    The almond groves are in blossom in February and early March, a time which also sees many spring flowers starting to appear.


     
    Average temperatures and rainfall
      Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
    °C 14 14 15 17 21 25 28 28 26 22 18 15
    mm 72 59 61 63 41 20 12 32 67 106 97 84
  • Arrival in Campos
    Night 1: at Es Torrent (the first of two nights here).
    As your first night's accommodation is on the day of travel, Day 1 is your first day of cycling.
  • Circular route from Campos: 22km; longer option: 37km
    Your holiday begins with an easy warm-up ride that winds along quiet lanes between the fascinating inland lagoons and salt flats just behind the coast, which are home to many birds. Your target, reached after a section through pine woods, is the island’s longest natural beach, Es Trenc, a great swimming spot with white sand framed by sand dunes. From here, you can choose to extend your ride and visit the small port of Colònia de Sant Jordi, before returning to Campos.
    Es Trenc beach
    Circular route from Campos: 22km
    Longer option: 37km
  • Campos to Porreres: 26km
    You start by cycling north to the market town of Campos, renowned for its windmills, before skirting the hill topped by the Sanctuary of Mont-Sion. Take the optional, challenging ascent to the summit for sweeping views over the rolling plain, before continuing to Porreres. You then follow quiet lanes across large estates dominated by orchards to reach Can Feliu just north of the town.
    En route to Porreres
    Campos to Porreres: 26km
  • Circular route from Porreres: 32km
    Head out on a delightful circuit through timeless agricultural countryside to reach Felanitx, another traditional town, famed for its capers or 'green pearls' which you can buy at the Sunday morning market. Enjoy a relaxing lunch in the colourful central square, before a gentle ride back to your hotel.
    Visit the Sunday market in Felanitx
    Circular route from Porreres: 32km
  • Porreres to Sineu: 23km
    You pedal through the gently rolling countryside of the island’s centre, with wonderful views of the rugged peaks of the Tramuntana Sierra opening up as you ride. On your way, visit the charming village of Montuiri, surrounded by old stone windmills used for grinding flour in days gone by. On the last leg you ride through almond groves to reach Can Joan Capó, where you stay for two nights.
    En route to Sineu
    Porreres to Sineu: 23km
  • Circular route from Sineu: 33km
    Follow our delightful circular route along idyllic country lanes lined with dry-stone walls and a profusion of wildflowers, passing through villages with houses of golden stone and green painted shutters.

    Explore Sineu
    Alternatively, for a leisurely day, you could stroll around the town in the morning (Sineu is one of the oldest settlements on Mallorca and the site of a beautiful Gothic church and a renowned farmers' market every Wednesday) and spend the afternoon by the pool.
    Sineu
    Circular route from Sineu: 33km
  • Sineu to Sos Ferres: 37km
    Today's route reveals one of Mallorca's most delightful landscapes – the quiet agricultural heart far from the tourist bustle. From Sineu you head south-east, through Petra, a small town with a quaint church and a small museum devoted to its most famous son, who played an important role in the Spanish conquest of Latin America. Leaving Petra, the scenery begins to change as you rise gently from the lowlands, gaining views over the distant coast. You descend into an attractive, fertile valley before rising once more to the plateau and the Sos Ferres d'en Morey in Manacor for two nights.
    Cycling to Sos Ferres
    Sineu to Sos Ferres: 37km
  • Circular route from Sos Ferres: 36km; shorter option: 26km
    This is a delightful circular route through almond groves and past typical Mallorca fincas (farmsteads). It starts by winding across a fertile plain, with a choice of a shorter or longer route to reach the small town of Sant Llorenç, well placed for lunch. From here, the route rises steadily through changing scenery – the almond groves which characterise the plateau give way to a limestone landscape grazed by sheep – before descending back to Sos Ferres.
    Around Sos Ferres
    Circular route from Sos Ferres: 36km
    Shorter option: 26km
  • Sos Ferres to Capdepera: 27km
    This is the hilliest ride, though no ascent is severe. You head through almond groves and the limestone hills of the Llevant Sierra, descending onto the fertile plain that surrounds the dramatic hill-top town of Artà. Take time to explore – the views from the fortified sanctuary which crowns the town stretch for miles. Beyond Artà is one of the island's most important archaeological sites, which again you have time to visit before winding through farmland via the remarkable castellated hill-town of Capdepera to your next hotel, the Cases de Son Barbassa, for your final two nights.
    Glorious sea views
    Sos Ferres to Capdepera: 27km
  • Choice of routes from Capdepera: 18km or 21km

    You have a day to explore Mallorca's very own 'Costa Brava' ('Wild Coast') of dramatic coves and rocky bays; take your pick of our two suggested routes.

    Circular route via Cala Mesquida: 18km
    This cycle ride takes you to the sandy, pine-fringed coves and white beaches of Cala Mesquida, Cala Torta and Cala Agulla along the north-eastern coast. (From here, you could also choose to enjoy a leisurely walk along a delightful coastal path before climbing up to the fabulous viewpoint and old watchtower of Talaia de San Jaumell.)

    Circular route via the caves of Artà: 21km
    This, our second suggestion, visits the glorious bay where the caves of Artà are sunk into the cliff-face. This is a fascinating network of caverns with weird and wonderful stalactites and stalagmites that you can explore, while classical music and a light show add to the atmosphere (pay locally).
    Cala Mesquida
    Circular route via Cala Mesquida: 18km
    Circular route via the caves of Artà: 21km
 

Accommodation

You stay in three welcoming agroturismos and two very comfortable 4-star hotels.
 

Options to extend or shorten your stay

 
Prices & travel options
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  • 10 nights: 27 March 2024 - 30 June 2024, 01 September 2024 - 31 October 2024, 26 March 2025 - 30 June 2025 & 01 September 2025 - 31 October 2025

    Start any day | End by latest date(s) shown above

    Starting Price Single room
    26 Mar - 27 Apr 2025 £2380 £905
    28 Apr - 12 Jun 2025 £2435 £910
    13 - 20 Jun 2025 £2460 £950
    1 - 21 Sep 2025 £2460 £950
    22 Sep - 11 Oct 2025 £2435 £910
    12 - 21 Oct 2025 £2380 £905
    3rd & 4th person discount -£150
    Single traveller supplement £160

    Includes accommodation, meals, bike hire, luggage transfers and any other services integral to the holiday as described, plus cycling notes and maps, but no travel from the UK, nor any connecting travel from the airport unless stated below.

    Electric bikes available: add £132pp in 2023 or £150pp in 2024

    Book your flights through us and we'll find the best route and times to suit you. Please contact us to find out more about our flight booking service. We can also book connecting travel - see below.

  • Room upgrades (£ per person per night)

    Es Torrent, Campos
    Terrace: 26 Mar - 30 Jun 2025 £9
    Terrace: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 £9
    Can Feliu, Porreres
    Junior suite with terrace: 26 Mar - 30 Jun 2025 £23
    Junior suite with terrace: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 £23
    Can Joan Capó, Sineu
    Suite double (no twins): 26 Mar - 30 Apr 2025 £19
    Suite double (no twins): 01 May - 30 Jun 2025 £31
    Suite double (no twins): 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 £31
    Sos Ferres d'en Morey, Manacor
    Junior suite: 26 Mar - 30 Jun 2025 £38
    Junior suite: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 £38
    Senior suite with terrace: 26 Mar - 30 Jun 2025 £61
    Senior suite with terrace: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 £61
    Cases de Son Barbassa, Capdepera
    Junior suite with terrace: 26 Mar - 30 Jun 2025 £42
    Junior suite with terrace: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 £42
    Suite: 26 Mar - 30 Jun 2025 £42
    Suite: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 £42
    Superior with terrace: 26 Mar - 30 Jun 2025 £23
    Superior with terrace: 01 Sep - 31 Oct 2025 £23

    Extra nights (£ per person per night) in a double or single room

    Prices include an extra day’s hire of a standard bike. If you are upgrading to an e-bike, add a further £16pp per day in 2023 or £18pp in 2024.
    Es Torrent, Campos (with dinner) Double room Single room
    26 Mar - 30 Apr 2025 £175 £269
    01 May - 30 Jun 2025 £185 £290
    01 Sep - 30 Sep 2025 £185 £290
    01 Oct - 31 Oct 2025 £175 £269
    Can Feliu, Porreres (with dinner) Double room Single room
    26 Mar - 05 Apr 2025 £170 £234
    06 Apr - 10 Apr 2025 £180 £249
    11 Apr - 30 Apr 2025 £170 £234
    01 May - 14 Jun 2025 £180 £249
    15 Jun - 30 Jun 2025 £195 £268
    01 Sep - 13 Sep 2025 £195 £268
    14 Sep - 11 Oct 2025 £180 £249
    12 Oct - 31 Oct 2025 £170 £234
    Cases de Son Barbassa, Capdepera (with dinner) Double room Single room
    26 Mar - 31 May 2025 £285 £365
    01 Jun - 30 Jun 2025 £300 £380
    01 Sep - 30 Sep 2025 £300 £380
    01 Oct - 20 Oct 2025 £285 £365
    21 Oct - 31 Oct 2025 £235 £294
  • RECOMMENDED AIRPORT(S):
    Palma
    As an alternative to flying, we can arrange rail travel from London

    Travelling from the UK

    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly via an airport not listed. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    Travelling from outside the UK
    We have many years' experience catering for customers who live outside the UK, and will be happy to make tailored arrangements to fit with your plans.

    You have two options:

    1) Book your own flights to London, from where we can book flights and onward connecting travel to your hotel.

    2) Book your own flights direct to an airport appropriate to your chosen holiday. You can either make your own way from the airport to the hotel, or we'll be happy to book onward connecting travel for you. Please consult with us before booking your flights, so that we can advise you on the suitability of your proposed route and timings.
    Outward route Airline
    Aberdeen - Palma TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Belfast Intl. - Palma easyJet,  jet2,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Birmingham - Palma easyJet,  jet2,  Ryanair,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Bournemouth - Palma Ryanair,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Bristol - Palma easyJet,  jet2,  Ryanair,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Cardiff - Palma TUI,  Vueling 
    Outward route Airline
    Nottingham East Midlands - Palma jet2,  Ryanair,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Edinburgh - Palma British Airways,  easyJet,  jet2,  Ryanair,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Exeter - Palma TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Glasgow - Palma easyJet,  jet2,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Glasgow Prestwick - Palma Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Humberside - Palma TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Leeds Bradford - Palma jet2,  Ryanair,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Liverpool - Palma easyJet,  Ryanair,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    London City - Palma British Airways 
    Outward route Airline
    Gatwick - Palma British Airways,  easyJet,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Heathrow - Palma British Airways 
    Outward route Airline
    Luton - Palma easyJet,  TUI,  Wizz Air 
    Outward route Airline
    London Southend - Palma easyJet,  Ryanair 
    Outward route Airline
    Stansted - Palma British Airways,  easyJet,  jet2,  Ryanair,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Manchester - Palma easyJet,  jet2,  Ryanair,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Newcastle - Palma easyJet,  jet2,  Ryanair,  TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Norwich - Palma TUI 
    Outward route Airline
    Southampton - Palma British Airways,  TUI 
    Travelling from outside the UK

    If you are flying from outside Europe,  you may need to fly via an airport not listed. To discuss onward connecting travel to the start of your holiday, please contact us.

    This list of flight options should be used as a guide only, and you should check each airline’s website for current routes, frequency and schedules. Not all flights operate daily, and may not run for the entire season. You should also heed the latest flight arrival time and earliest flight departure time stated in the connecting travel section, as it may not be possible to arrange connecting travel outside these times. Please do not book your flights until we have confirmed your accommodation to you. Alternatively, our expert reservations team will be happy to offer advice and to make flight bookings for you for any of the options listed above. We charge £35 per person for our flight booking service. Your flights are then covered by our package-booking conditions, which give you greater protection in the event of delay or cancellation, as well as providing ATOL cover.

  • Prices below are based on 2 people travelling together. If you are travelling solo or as a party of 3 or more and our arrangements include a taxi, please contact us for prices; additional passengers often pay less.

    Where a price range is given, the price you pay depends on your date of travel.

    Connecting travel options - flying via Palma

    Outward route Price per person Latest flight
    arrival time
    direct taxi Palma airport to hotel (0h30) £40-£42 flexible
    Homeward route Price per person Earliest flight
    departure time
    direct taxi hotel to Palma airport (1h15) £66-£69 flexible
What's included
  • 10 nights
  • 8 dinners
    10 breakfasts
  • luggage transported
  • high-quality bicycle
  • route notes and maps
  • GPS navigation
 
Reviews

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We are keen for as many customers as possible to review their holiday. To make it easier to do so, we include a specific review section on our post-holiday questionnaire, and this is what we publish here, unedited. Read our full review policy >

All 5 reviews
  • Ms A Marshall
    Durham
    16 September 2022

    This is a chance to see the other side of Majorca away from the busy resorts. The routes and directions were well researched and enjoyable. A lot of time and thought must have gone into them.

  • Anon
    16 September 2022

    We loved this way of seeing the Mallorca that the majority of tourists to the island don't see.

    The cycling routes were good and advice about where to pick up supplies was helpful.

    We are already thinking about what to/where to go next. 

  • Mrs K Sharrock
    Manchester
    19 June 2022

    This was a super holiday! It was lovely spending a couple of days at each accommodation before moving on to the next, and each place was extremely relaxing.  All had pools which were essential for cooling off in as we were travelling in late June and it was HOT! However, the cycling was still very enjoyable (with a nice breeze whilst peddling) - the distances were just enough to cycle in the morning/early afternoon (with a relaxing break part way through for a drink/snack (try 'Cafe Candela in Felanitx)), arriving at our accommodation with plenty of time to relax in the afternoon. The first day used main roads a little more than I was expecting and I started to worry about the routes to follow, but I really needn't have worried at all! The following days used quiet country lanes, which were a pleasure to cycle on. I had an electric bike, which I found invaluable in the heat, but my husband and son were happy on their hybrids. We downloaded the routes on to 'Ride with GPS', which worked really well with the cycling notes provided; I think we would have struggled with just the notes, but the two together were perfect. Each accomodation was a little haven of peace and tranquility, with good food and friendly staff.

  • Anon, Southampton
    07 May 2022

    A wonderful trip cycling along peaceful country lanes through an unexpectedly rural and unspoilt landscape with ancient towns scattered along the way. We particularly enjoyed staying at the Es Torrent and Sos Ferres agroturismos – so quiet and friendly and set in lovely countryside. Using a bike satnav and the supplied gpx files made navigation a doddle and you can concentrate on the scenery, cafes and bars!

  • Mrs J Fraser
    Edinburgh
    03 May 2022

    It is well worth adding on a couple of nights in Palma at the end of the holiday to see a different aspect of life in Mallorca.  We didn't cycle anywhere from Capdepera as our previous day had been unexpectedly long due to a navigational mistake!  Capdepera is so luxurious that it was a delight to relax around the pool after a short stroll around the surrounding countryside. The welcome in all the accommodation was a highlight and the wine tasting/BBQ evening at Can Felieu was informative and fun.
 

FAQs

If you have any questions relating to this or any other Inntravel holiday, our friendly travel experts will be happy to help. You might also find our General FAQs section helpful.
  • Our chosen bike rental shop will provide you with a city trekking bike with 21 gears (grip shift system); a waterproof map case on handlebars; panniers/saddlebags; pump; puncture repair kit; and a lock. Electric bikes are available as an upgrade (see price panel), subject to availability, and must be requested at the time of booking. The bike shop also has a limited number of tandems.
  • Helmets are a legal requirement on public roads in Spain, and as such are included free of charge with your bike.
  • Yes, we will provide GPX tracks for this holiday prior to departure so that you can follow your route on your smartphone or dedicated GPS device if you wish. (We also provide maps and our tried-and-tested route notes, which remain the principal means of navigation).
  • We’ll send you route notes and maps 2-3 weeks before your holiday. The route notes not only contain directions to get from hotel to hotel, but also include practical information about places of interest and eateries along each route, plus cultural information about the area. On mornings when you are moving between hotels, you leave your luggage in reception as you leave, and it will be transferred ahead to your next accommodation so that all you need to take with you are a camera, sun cream, drinks, food and waterproofs.

    For more detailed information, see our cycling holidays in Europe page.
  • You are responsible for damage to or loss of the rental bike while it is hired to you. Always be careful to lock it up, ideally to an immovable object, and remove all easy-to-steal accessories whenever you leave it unattended.
  • We can book a wide range of routes from the UK with a variety of airlines. As well as being more convenient for you to book all elements of your holiday together, it also means that we’ll accept liability for your travel arrangements, so if things go wrong, such as the airline going bust, we’ll make suitable alternative arrangements for you. The fee for this service is £35 per person (£15 for children aged 2-11). More information on flights >
  • Absolutely! We are experts in tailored rail travel. Making use of sleeper trains or stopovers in cities along the route, we can get you from London to virtually anywhere in mainland Europe. We can even make arrangements to Mallorca, Sicily and Norway with a combination of ferries and rail. Please contact us to discuss your plans.
  • We can’t book flights that originate outside the UK, but if you wanted to book your own flights to London (or elsewhere in the UK), we can make all onward travel arrangements (including flights) from there. Alternatively, if you are booking your own flights to an airport in continental Europe that’s appropriate for your holiday, we can book onward rail travel and/or taxis. More information about how we can tailor holidays for customers outside the UK >
  • Since our holidays are self-guided, we recommend calling us for a chat about your plans before making a booking, especially if it’s the first time you’ve booked with us.
    The price panel shows the supplement for a single room and also the single traveller charge (this covers (luggage) transfers and other costs which are usually shared between two people).
  • Once you’ve decided on your exact itinerary (our travel experts will be happy to offer advice), you need to provide us with your party’s details, either by phone or via our booking form. At this point we also ask you to pay a deposit so that we can secure a room for you immediately on confirming availability with the hotel(s). If it turns out that we can’t secure the accommodation for the holiday you’ve requested, or offer an acceptable alternative, we’ll refund your deposit promptly and in full. After booking your accommodation and other key elements, we'll then book your travel (or you can do so if you’re making your own arrangements) and send you a Booking Confirmation and Invoice.

    More information about the booking process >
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  • Yes, it’s something we insist on, even for holidays in the UK. The vast majority of holidays go smoothly, but when things go wrong, it can be expensive to put them right. Buying a new pair of walking boots after your suitcase is stolen mightn’t seem so bad, but the bill for being airlifted down from a mountain with a broken leg or flown home while still recovering from an illness or accident can incur a five or six-figure bill.

    Many insurers offer travel insurance (you can find details on our insurance page of a policy that you may like to consider if you are a UK resident), but you do need to make sure that you’re covered for medical emergencies – including falling ill with Covid-19 while on holiday – and repatriation. We also recommend that you are covered for other eventualities, such as cancellation and loss of luggage and passports.

    When you purchase a policy, be sure to check that it covers the activities you'll be doing on holiday and that it is adequate for your own individual needs.
  • It is your responsibility to ensure you are in possession of the correct travel documents, with the correct validity. If you’re a UK citizen, you need a full British passport to travel to Spain, but not a visa (please note, however, that a new travel authorisation system is being introduced). If you are a citizen of another country, you’ll need to check requirements with the national embassy or your own consulate.

    Current information regarding vaccinations and travel health advice for UK citizens can be found through the Travel Health Pro website. You must make sure you have adequate insurance cover for illness, accidents and repatriation (see the insurance question). You should also apply for a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) if your EHIC has expired (if you have a still-valid EHIC, you can use this until it expires).
  • (Castilian) Spanish is one of several official languages; Catalan, Basque and Gallego have equal status in Catalonia, the Basque Country and Galicia, respectively. The currency is the Euro. Spanish time is GMT/UTC + 1. It uses Daylight Saving Time, so in summer is on BST + 1.
  • For information on the practicalities of travel now that the UK is no longer part of the European Union, visit www.gov.uk/visit-eu-switzerland-norway-iceland-liechtenstein.
  • The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides up-to-date, country-by-country travel advice, as well as information on security, local laws, passports and visas for UK citizens.

    If you live outside the UK, see our essential travel information page for a list of relevant websites.
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