Master Cycling Guide: Andratx to Pollença
We are not saying it's easy. We are not saying it's for everyone.
Snapshot
Why this route: Coast-to-coast through the Tramuntana mountain range along the coast on smooth tarmac – Mallorca's best day on a bike. Probably your best day on a bike. Ever.
How it works: Bus out, bike back. Take the scheduled bike bus to Port d'Andratx (or the reverse to Port de Pollença), ride one of the suggested or your own custom route back.
Scheduled services: We take care of the logistics, you take care of relaxing into the best Mallorca has to offer. Book the scheduled bike bus from any of the departure locations on the booking platform.
Key Sections
Estellencs to Deià: Coastal beauty.
Banyalbufar: Enough said.
Puig Major (from Sóller): 14 km @ 6.2%, ~828 m. Long, steady; lit tunnel(s) then aqueduct.
Coll dels Reis / Sa Calobra: Optional add-on – descend to port, climb back; bucket-list hairpins.
Port Valldemossa & Port des Canonge: Short, steep, scenic dead-end descents and returns; "mini Sa Calobra" feel without the traffic.
Coll de Sa Bataia (from Lluc side): Leads to Caimari descent and lanes to the bay road.
Coll de Sóller (alt. line): Winding classic if avoiding the MA-10 high route.
Coll de Femenia (north side): Gateway climb leaving Pollença toward Lluc.
Coll de Femenia (north side): Gateway F1 style descent from Lluc to Pollença.
Café/Refuel Stops
km estimates from Andratx
Es Grau (≈13 km): Balcony views over the cliffs; quick coffee.
Estellencs (≈17 km): "Cafetería Estellencs" – Simple, handy, right on MA-10.
Banyalbufar (≈24 km): Son Tomás (range + views) or Bellavista (great views; watch the bikes).
Valldemossa (≈39 km): Multiple options; Ca'n Molinas for Cocas de Patata with hot chocolate.
Deià (≈48 km): Bakery in the supermarket run by Marc & Vincent Reynés; their café in Port de Sóller too.
Sóller (≈58 km) – Sa Frontera: Solid menu before Puig Major.
Port de Sóller (detour): Waterfront options; Reynés Cycling Café for cake/coffee.
Aqueduct / Sa Calobra turn (≈80 km): OJ Shack – fresh orange juice + on-bike snacks.
Lluc / Coll de sa Bataia top (≈89 km): Repsol + café or Lluc Monastery – quick or sit-down.
Good to Know
- Book for early in your trip whilst legs are still fresh & even with 308 days of sun each year, if weather causes a cancellation, you still have an alternate day.
- Seats are limited. Book early.
- This will be without a doubt your best day in Mallorca.
- Arrive 10 minutes early for bike packing on the day.
- It's an early start, plenty of places for breakfast, coffee, toilet on arrival.
- Rescue cover: Peace of mind. Strongly advised. Bikes and bodies do sometimes break down.
- Safe loading of bikes in the trailers: Packed between mattresses – secure and safe.
- Average return time is just over 6 hours plus stops on the vanilla (shortest) route.
- Cafe stops appear regularly, choices are never more than an hour apart.
- Regular fuelling is essential.
Schedule
Use the bike bus to Port d'Andratx from Port de Pollença/Alcúdia/Playa de Muro and from Peguera, Playa de Palma & Santa Ponsa to Port de Pollença.
Social Proof
"18 Swedish ladies" testimonial (2016): 162 km Big Daddy day called "best ever day on a bike" – loved Canonge, Valldemossa, Sa Calobra; tunnels lit; fast finish to Pollença. Returning the next season.
John McCracken (spring 2025): One-way format lets you enjoy the scenery without turning it into an ultra-distance day; highlights: Gramola start, MA-10 cliff sections, Monnàber tunnel approach to Puig Major, Femenia descent "let go."
Key Stats
Signature climb: Puig Major from Sóller (southbound) – 14 km @ 6.2% (≈828 m).
Signature descent: Puig Major to Sóller (northbound) – 14 km @ 6.2% (≈828 m).
Memory Maker!
Port de Valldemossa: Mini & maybe better? version of Sa Calobra (down & back).
Quick Fuel Tips
Quick fuel to get you home: OJ shack at the aqueduct or Sa Bataia café/garage (going North), Estellencs (going South).
Scenic fuel: Banyalbufar & Deià.
Soller is approximately halfway.
Cafes are never more than an hour apart.
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North Routes – Andratx → Pollença
Direct classic: SW coastal section → Sóller → Puig Major → aqueduct → Lluc → fast descent into Pollença. Most direct return route.
As above, but continue past the Repsol at Lluc, descend Coll de sa Bataia → lanes via Binibona/Campanet → Alcúdia bay road → Port de Pollença. Second most direct return route. Additional lanes before the finish.
Coastal section + drop/return Port Valldemossa → Sóller → Puig Major → Lluc → descend to Pollença. Great addition to the vanilla route.
Coastal section + Port Valldemossa, then Puig Major → left at aqueduct → Coll dels Reis → down Sa Calobra, climb back → Lluc → descend to Pollença. Hard.
Coastal section + Port des Canonge + Port Valldemossa → long side Puig Major → aqueduct → Coll dels Reis → Sa Calobra (down & up) → Lluc → Pollença/Port. Very hard.
Complete the classic coastal section then take on the 51 switchbacks by going up and over the Coll de Sóller before cruising through the tranquil Orient Valley. One more for the climbers amongst us. Great day out. The recovery drinks will be well earned that evening!
South Routes – Pollença → Andratx
Coll de Femenia → past Lluc/Sa Calobra turn → easy side Puig Major → 14 km descent to Sóller → coast via Deià, Valldemossa, Banyalbufar, Estellencs → Port d'Andratx. Most direct return route. Brilliant!
Femenia → Lluc → Puig Major → Sóller → coast + add-ons: drop/return Port des Canonge and Port Valldemossa → SW coastal finish to Andratx.
Femenia → Lluc → Puig Major → Sóller → Deià → Valldemossa → Esporles → Puigpunyent → Galilea → Es Capdellà → Port d'Andratx. Spend a little time away from the coast and off the grid!
As above conceptually, including the three "ports" (Canonge, Valldemossa, Sa Calobra). For strong climbers only.
Complete the classic coast to coast but include what is regarded by some as the best 20km of road for cyclists in Europe - the out and back to the lighthouse of Cap de Formentor. Epic day out!
Related Cycling Routes
Ready to tackle more of Mallorca’s iconic climbs? Explore these challenging routes:
- Sa Calobra Guide - The legendary 26-hairpin descent and climb, Mallorca’s most famous road
- Cap de Formentor Guide - Spectacular coastal cycling to the lighthouse at Mallorca’s northern tip
- Big Daddy Challenge - Combine Andratx-Pollença with Sa Calobra and more for the ultimate challenge