Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands, and away from the tourist bustle it has become a meeting point for cyclists. The combination that makes it work is straightforward: varied topography, an excellent road network, an ideal climate and outstanding infrastructure. That last part matters — you are not figuring out routes from scratch.

Routes split broadly two ways. Leisurely rides take you through picturesque villages and coves, good for spinning along without burying yourself. The Tramuntana Mountains on the west coast are the other end of the scale: a UNESCO World Heritage Site with spectacular sea views and genuine athletic challenges on the climbs.

The holiday is built around cycling stations in the most beautiful corners of the island. Each station has a dedicated team providing support, which is what makes Mallorca the largest and most diverse cycling paradise in their words. You stay at a hotel matched to your chosen station rather than riding out from one central base.

Hotel choice is wide. Can Picafort has BG Tonga Tower, Grupotel Gran Vista & Spa, Grupotel Montecarlo, The Sea Hotel by Grupotel (adults only) and Zafiro Alzinar Mar (adults only). Club Pollentia has Club del Sol, PortBlue Club Pollentia Resort & Spa and Ona Palmira Paguera. Paguera has Universal Hotel Lido Park & Spa. Playa de Muro North has Grupotel Los Principes & Spa, Grupotel Maritimo, Hotel Condesa, JS Alcudi Mar and Universal Aparthotel Elisa. Playa de Muro South has Grupotel Alcudia Suite, Grupotel Natura Playa, Grupotel Parc Natural & Spa, Iberostar Selection Playa de Muro Village, Iberostar Waves Alcudia Park, Iberostar Waves Playa de Muro, Playa Esperanza Resort, Sarena de Muro Resort Mallorca by Hyatt and VIVA Blue & Spa.

Playa de Palma Gran Fiesta covers Alua Leo, BG Caballero, BG Pamplona, HM Gran Fiesta, HM Tropical, Iberostar Waves Cristina, JS Palma Stay and Negresco Beach Hotel (adults only). Playa de Palma Hipotels has Hipotels Gran Playa de Palma, Hipotels Playa de Palma Palace, Iberostar Selection Llaut Palma (adults only) and Paradiso Garden. Playa de Palma Occidental has Occidental Playa de Palma. Puerto Alcudia has Alcudiamar Marina Residence, Bahia de Alcudia Hotel & Spa, EIX Alcudia Hotel (adults only), INNSiDE by Melia Alcudia, VIVA Golf Adults Only, Zafiro Palace Alcudia and Zafiro Tropic. Puerto Pollensa has Aparthotel Duva & Spa and Hipotels Hipocampo Playa. Sa Coma has Hipotels Mediterraneo (adults only) and Universal Hotel Perla.

Beyond self-guided riding, the programme lists Mallorca Cycling Tours, Mallorca Guided Tours and Mallorca Classic Tours. The page does not give day-by-day route details, distances or elevation for these, so ask before booking if a specific route matters to you.

What's included

- Accommodation at a partner hotel at your chosen cycling station - Support from the dedicated station team - Access to the island's route network, including the Tramuntana Mountains and coastal village routes

What's not included

- Bike hire (not stated as included) - Airport transfers (not stated as included) - Meals and drinks (not stated as included) - Travel insurance - Personal expenses