Port Valldemossa

Port Valldemossa ist eine verrückte Abfahrt und ein verrückter Aufstieg. Die Straße ist schmal und der Belag ist stellenweise etwas aufgebrochen, aber sie ist genial. Haarnadelkurven und Aussichten – ein guter Grund, diesen zusätzlichen Aufstieg auf dem Weg von oder nach Andratx einzuplanen.

Coming cycling in Mallorca? This excellent climb has to be on your todo list. Many rate is higher than Sa Calobra. Include it on the best route on the island?

The Descent

Starting one kilometre off the main ma-10, between Andratx and Pollença the surface (unlike most in Mallorca) is not great and care needs to be taken. The road is very narrow – two cars cannot pass without one of them stopping, lucky it is very quiet.

The stunning views will keep dragging your eyes away from where your tyres are going. There are loads of shady trees that line the numerous hairpins providing welcome shade on the hotter days. Arriving into the sleepy Port Valldemossa feels as if your visit has just started. Again.

The Port

There is a small car park, a few fishing boats and an excellent restaurant waiting for you at the sea level when you get there.

The surprisingly keen prices, wide choice (great cakes), good service and high quality are a little shocking when you realise how captive the market is. Portion control may need to be exercised, there be climbing ahead!

The Ascent

Once you manage to tear yourself away from the tranquility of Port Valldemossa, it is worth the effort. The steady 7% gradient does not let up and is action packed through the twists, turns and cliff faces. Enjoy.

To be aware of

Care should be taken with holidaymakers in the occasional rental car (the locals never seem to leave).