Cycling in Palma

Cycling guide to Palma

Palma, located in Mallorca, Spain, serves as a start point for routes such as Palma to Alcudia. This route covers 67.7 km and passes through numerous neighbourhoods including Santa Catalina, Bons Aires, and es Molinar. Riders experience moderate climbing with a total elevation gain of 364 m, travelling through areas like Sineu and Muro on the way to Alcúdia and Sa Marina. The route crosses a range of urban and rural areas, giving access to inland parts of Mallorca. The biggest climb on the route starts at 14.4 km and rises 101 m over 3.2 km with an average gradient of 3.1% and max gradient of 6.6%, peaking at 135 m altitude.

Best time to ride

May is recorded with temperatures around 24°C, indicating late spring as a suitable time for cycling in Palma and nearby routes.

Terrain

Terrain on the Palma to Alcudia route is moderately hilly, with the largest climb rising 101 m over 3.2 km at an average gradient of 3.1%. The highest elevation reached is 172 m. Gradients are generally gentle, making the route undulating rather than steep or mountainous.