{"id":5409,"date":"2025-10-15T20:54:36","date_gmt":"2025-10-15T18:54:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/revistadigital-mallorca.es\/mallorca-by-motorcycle\/"},"modified":"2025-11-16T20:43:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T19:43:19","slug":"mallorca-en-moto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/revistadigital-mallorca.es\/en\/mallorca-en-moto\/","title":{"rendered":"Mallorca by motorcycle"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Mallorca by motorcycle: 4 definitive routes (and how to enjoy them safely)<\/h1>

Mallorca fits entirely in the tank of a motorcycle… but not in a single day. The island is a playground of curves with the sea on one side and the Serra de Tramuntana mountains on the other, a World Heritage Site thanks to its cultural landscape of dry stone walls, canals, and terraces that have climbed the mountainside for centuries. On a motorcycle, this blend of culture and geography can be experienced through hairpin turns, viewpoints, and caf\u00e9s in stone villages. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Before you go: when to go, rules, and logistics<\/h2>

Best time of year.<\/strong> Spring (March\u2013June) and fall (September\u2013November) are golden: less traffic, mild temperatures, and clear visibility. In the height of summer, the heat and the coaches demand more patience, especially in Tramuntana and Formentor. <\/p>

Speeds and lights. In Spain, the general speed limit for motorcycles is 120 km\/h on highways\/motorways and 90 km\/h on conventional roads, although the road owner may set a limit of 100 km\/h if there is a physical separation. In cities, lower limits apply (be careful with 30 zones). Always carry lights in tunnels and in low visibility.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Access to Formentor (2025)<\/strong>. From June 1 to October 30\/31<\/strong>, access is restricted from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.<\/strong> You can enter Formentor Beach <\/strong>(PK 8) without permission only if the parking lot is not full; access to the lighthouse is by permission only (alternative: TIB bus 334). Cameras penalize you if you enter during restricted hours. Plan for sunrise\/sunset and respect barriers and panels.<\/p>

Equipo y conducci\u00f3n.<\/strong> Always wear a helmet (mandatory) and ventilated gear with protective padding. In Tramuntana there are damp shadows and goats<\/strong>: take wide turns, look far ahead, and brake in a straight line. In summer, stay hydrated and avoid the middle of the day. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The backbone: Ma-10 from Andratx to Pollen\u00e7a<\/strong><\/h2>

Summary. <\/strong>The Ma-10 <\/strong>highway runs from west to north<\/strong> through the Tramuntana Mountains for just over 100 km. It’s not the fastest highway: it’s a thread of asphalt that connects viewpoints, monasteries, and hanging coves. If you do it \u201cright,\u201d your day will fly by between stops.<\/p>

Suggested itinerary (full day):<\/strong>
Andratx<\/strong> \u2192 Estellencs (photo stop at the cliff) \u2192 Banyalbufar<\/strong> (caf\u00e9 with views) \u2192 Valldemossa<\/strong> (walk through two curves) \u2192 Dei\u00e0<\/strong> (Sa Foradada viewpoint) \u2192 S\u00f3ller<\/strong> (orange and pine scent tunnel) \u2192 Optional detour to Sa Calobra<\/strong> (see Route 2) \u2192 C\u00faber and Gorg reservoirs Blau<\/strong> \u2192 Lluc (sanctuary and shadow) \u2192 Pollen\u00e7a.<\/strong><\/p>

Why it’s cool.<\/strong> It varies constantly: cliffs, olive groves, short tunnels, cold valleys, and Atlantic light on the Mediterranean. It’s the best \u201cpicture\u201d of Mallorca on two wheels. And it’s framed by a UNESCO<\/strong> landscape that you’ll see: the dry stone walls that terrace the hillsides are not decoration, they are living history. <\/p>

Tips:<\/strong> Get up early to avoid encountering coaches on the Valldemossa\u2013Dei\u00e0\u2013S\u00f3ller<\/strong> routes. If you’re going in a group, rotate the “open-close” so everyone can enjoy the viewpoints without rushing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The engineering marvel: Sa Calobra (Ma-2141) and the \u201cNus de sa Corbata\u201d<\/strong><\/h2>

Summary.<\/strong> From the MA-10, a small road winds down 9\u201313 km<\/strong> between limestone walls and ends at sea level in Sa Calobra.<\/strong> It was designed by Mallorcan engineer Antonio Parietti<\/strong>, who in the 1930s drew that 270\u00b0<\/strong> curve known as the \u201ctie knot\u201d <\/strong>to lose height without tunnels. Today is a cycling ritual and a biker pilgrimage.<\/p>

How to fit it in.<\/strong> Base yourself in S\u00f3ller or Lluc<\/strong> and start early<\/strong>: first thing in the morning you can enjoy the descent almost alone and climb back up without the heat. Avoid coach traffic peaks.<\/p>

What to expect.<\/strong> Intertwined hairpin turns, good road surface with a few loose stones, changing light, and views that make you want to stop at every bend. In the background, the Pareis stream<\/strong> and the deep blue sea. <\/p>

Driving.<\/strong> Be patient when overtaking bikes and buses: the road is narrow. Always leave room for the unexpected (tourists who look more at the horizon than in their mirrors). <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cap de Formentor:<\/strong> lighthouse, cliffs, and clear rules<\/h2>

Summary. <\/strong>The Ma-2210<\/strong> is a footbridge suspended between turquoise bays and limestone rock. From Pollen\u00e7a and Port de Pollen\u00e7a,<\/strong> climb up to the Mirador des Colomer<\/strong> viewpoint, continue through pine forests and coves (Figuera, Murta) and finish at the lighthouse<\/strong>.<\/p>

Regulation 2025 (read it carefully).<\/strong><\/p>

  • Formentor Beach (PK 8):<\/strong> unauthorized access only if there are free spaces (green light + barrier raised <\/strong>+ sign indicating open<\/strong>).<\/p><\/li>

  • Faro (PK 8.7): authorized vehicles only from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. <\/strong>(barrier and cameras). Alternative: TIB bus 334<\/strong> with stops at viewpoints.<\/p><\/li>

  • If you enter before 10:00<\/strong>, you must leave the restricted area before 10:00<\/strong> or be beyond PK 8.6 at 09:58<\/strong> to avoid penalties.
    Plan for sunrise or sunset and check the dynamic signage.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>

    Idea de media jornada.<\/strong> Port de Pollen\u00e7a \u2192 Mirador des Colomer (stop) \u2192 Formentor Beach \u2192 (bus to the lighthouse if applicable) \u2192 return via the Ma-2200, with a swim and a sandwich.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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    Route 1 – Panoramic Es Pla: windmills, chapels, and wine (\u00bd\u20131 day)<\/h2>

    Palma \u2192 Algaida \u2192 Randa (Santuari de Cura) \u2192 Montu\u00efri \u2192 Sineu \u2192 Petra (Bonany) \u2192 Porreres \u2192 Llucmajor \u2192 Palma<\/strong>
    Why it’s cool.<\/strong> This is Mallorca at its most peaceful: fields, windmills, and solitary hills with 360\u00b0 views. The climb up Puig de Randa (543 m)<\/strong> via the Ma-5018 offers you a balcony overlooking the entire island and a cloister where you can relax (coffee recommended). <\/p>

    Key stops<\/strong><\/p>