What are the best scenic cycling routes on Mallorca for breathtaking views?

Locals often escape the crowds by heading straight to the Serra de Tramuntana, where cycling is as much about the landscape as it is the ride. One of the most beloved routes runs between Palma and Sóller, weaving through terraced hills, ancient olive groves, and quaint mountain villages like Bunyola and Fornalutx. The road twists along the Ma-10, offering stunning views of the Mediterranean and dramatic limestone cliffs. Frequent pauses to admire the scenery or sample local specialties like sobrassada or a cooling Hierbas at a café are part of the experience rather than exceptions.

On the northeastern coast, a different kind of beauty awaits along the stretch from Alcúdia to Pollensa and the Cap de Formentor peninsula. This route rewards cyclists with panoramic seascapes, quiet coves, and pine-clad hills. The climb to the lighthouse at Formentor provides a spectacular vista over turquoise waters and rugged shores. For a more relaxed ride, the TIB bus network can assist in planning looped routes combining beach stops at Cala Mondragó or Cala Llombards with gentle inland sections.

Further east, the plains around Manacor invite you to explore Mallorca’s rural heart, with farmland punctuated by windmills and fields of almonds and olives, especially beautiful during the Festa de l’Ametler blossom festival. The island’s varied terrain means difficulty levels vary, but whether you’re tackling mountain passes or flatter coastal stretches, each ride guarantees rewards in quiet roads, stunning views, and the chance to experience local life firsthand.