Port de Pollença
Northern resort town, gateway to the Tramuntana mountains.
Overview
Cycling in Port de Pollença
Port de Pollença is the heart of Mallorca cycling, the launch point for the Tramuntana's greatest hits: the hairpins of Sa Calobra, the Coll de Femenia, Puig Major and Cap de Formentor. Quiet early-season roads and a huge cycling scene make it a rite of passage.
Why it works as a base
Port de Pollença sits at the head of the bay in Mallorca's north-east corner. Flat, sheltered roads run around the marina and out across the plain, and a few kilometres west the wall of the Serra de Tramuntana closes the horizon. That layout gives you two very different rides from one doorway: coastal and agricultural lanes for warm-ups, recovery spins and steady endurance work, and long limestone passes that begin almost as soon as you turn inland. The tarmac is good, traffic thins the higher you go, and the gradients are mostly the work of old road engineers who preferred hairpins to brute force.
The climbs that give the base its character are Coll de Femenia, the standard gateway to the mountains straight out of Pollença; Coll de sa Batalla, rising from Caimari on the inland side; and Coll dels Reis, the road back up out of Sa Calobra that most riders come here to tick off. There is bike hire in town, so flying in with pedals, shoes and a helmet is a perfectly normal way to do this trip. Stopping mid-ride for a coffee isn't a detour from the plan — it's simply how riding works here.
Cycling in Port de Pollença at a glance
| Nearest airport | Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), 49 km |
|---|---|
| Climbs within 50 km | 7 |
| Signature climb | Coll dels Reis — 9.9 km, 6.9%, +680 m |
| HC / Cat-1 climbs | 1 |
| Rental shops in town | 18 — ranking |
| Bike hire | 8–150 €/day |
| Cycling cafés in reach | 16 — ranking |
| Best season | April–June and September–November |
| Main event | Mallorca 312 OK Mobility — 24 April 2027 (one of Europe's biggest closed-road granfondos, ~8,500 riders looping northern Mallorca from Playa de Muro, ~15 km from Port de Pollença) |
Climbs
The best cycling climbs near Port de Pollença
Iconic ascents within riding distance.
Coll de Femenia
9.4 km · 4.7% · +440 m
Mallorca · 16.4 km away
Coll de sa Batalla
12.3 km · 3.8% · +463 m
Mallorca · 19.2 km away
Coll dels Reis
9.9 km · 6.9% · +680 m
Mallorca · 24.1 km away · 2 approaches
Coll d'Orient
7.0 km · 4.1% · +283 m
Mallorca · 32 km away
Coll d'Honor
7.3 km · 5.3% · +389 m
Mallorca · 35.7 km away
Coll de Sóller
5.6 km · 5.5% · +308 m
Mallorca · 38.8 km away · 2 approaches
Puig de Randa
5.7 km · 5.2% · +297 m
Mallorca · 43.6 km away
Coll dels Reis is the reason most riders put this town on the list. It's the way back out of Sa Calobra: 9.9 km at 6.9% average for +680 m to a summit at 682 m, with a maximum of 19.6%. A cat 1 that starts at sea level and never really gives you a flat metre. The foot of it is 24 km from town, but you get there by descending the same road, so the day is built around one long, controlled effort back to the top rather than a series of hits.
Rentals
Bike rental in Port de Pollença — ranking and prices
Top-rated local shops that rent to visiting cyclists.
4.9/5 from 482 Google reviews puts it among the area's most trusted. Rents road, e-bike, urban, MTB bikes (Giant, Specialized, Liv). Bikes can be reserved online.
Clips Mallorca Cycling
Runner-upRiders rate it 4.8/5 across 135 Google reviews. Rents road, gravel, MTB, e-bike bikes (Ridley, Eddy Merckx, Cube). Day rates from 12 €, bookable online.
Riders rate it 4.6/5 across 288 Google reviews. Rents road, e-bike, gravel, MTB bikes (Trek, Scott, Merida). Day rates from 8 €, bookable online.
Cafés
Cycling cafés in Port de Pollença — where riders stop
Strictly cyclists' cafés — genuine meeting points, not just good coffee.
Rated 4.9/5 by 594 Google reviewers. For riders: a workshop. There is a workshop on site.
Reverb Mallorca
Runner-up4.6/5 across 150 Google reviews. For riders: secure bike storage, a workshop, route advice and GPX files, walls of cycling memorabilia. There is a workshop on site.
4.9/5 across 482 Google reviews. For riders: walls of cycling memorabilia. Coffee from 2 €.
Season
When to cycle in Port de Pollença — season month by month
The comfortable riding stretches over most of the year: March at 16.5°C by day through to May at 22°C, then again from late summer into autumn, with September at 26.2°C, October at 23.1°C and November still at 18.6°C. July and August are the awkward months — days at 29.6°C and 29.4°C, nights barely dropping below 23°C — which pushes long rides to early mornings. Winter never gets truly cold, with January and February around 14.6–15.2°C by day and near 9.6°C at night, but it does mean arm warmers and a jacket for early starts and long descents.
| Month | Day | Night |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14.6 °C | 9.6 °C |
| Feb | 15.2 °C | 9.6 °C |
| Mar | 16.5 °C | 11.0 °C |
| Apr | 18.3 °C | 12.8 °C |
| May | 22.0 °C | 16.2 °C |
| Jun | 26.5 °C | 20.4 °C |
| Jul | 29.6 °C | 23.5 °C |
| Aug | 29.4 °C | 23.7 °C |
| Sep | 26.2 °C | 21.1 °C |
| Oct | 23.1 °C | 17.8 °C |
| Nov | 18.6 °C | 13.9 °C |
| Dec | 16.5 °C | 11.2 °C |
Travel
Getting to Port de Pollença with a bike — airports, trains, transfers
No airport close enough to be useful.
Flying with your bike? Most airlines charge €50-150 for bike boxes. Check baggage policies before booking. See verified fees for every carrier →
TRAVEL TIPS
- Flying with a bike? Most airlines charge €50-150 for bike boxes. Book bike transport when you book your ticket.
- Train travel: Many European trains accept bikes with advance reservation. Check Trainline or DB for bike-friendly routes.
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI) is 49 km away, on the far side of the island but connected by fast road across the plain, so the transfer is short and straightforward by hire car, shuttle or taxi. With bike hire in town, arriving without a bike is a genuinely sensible option — no bike box, no oversize baggage fees, no reassembly, just pedals, shoes, helmet and kit. And if you would rather ride your own machine, the transfer is easy enough that a boxed bike is no real burden either.
Explore
Things to Do in Port de Pollença
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FAQ
Cycling in Port de Pollença — frequently asked questions
How many climbs are there around Port de Pollença?
There are 7 catalogued climbs within 50 km of Port de Pollença, including 1 rated HC or Category 1. The signature ascent is Coll dels Reis.
When is the best time to ride in Port de Pollença?
The sweet spot is April, May, June — average daily highs sit closest to 20 °C then. In total about 12 months a year are rideable (ERA5 climate normals, 2015–2024).
Can you ride in Port de Pollença in winter?
Yes — January averages 15 °C daily highs, so winter riding is normal here.
Where can I rent a bike in Port de Pollença?
We verified 18 rental shops within 12 km of Port de Pollença (average Google rating 4.6/5) — see the ranking for prices and bikes on offer.
How much does bike rental cost in Port de Pollença?
Published day rates in Port de Pollença run from 8 to 150 EUR across 13 shops whose price lists we read — every figure is backed by a quote from the shop's own site.
What is the nearest airport to Port de Pollença?
Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), 49 km away.
Are there cycling cafés in Port de Pollença?
16 verified cycling cafés operate within riding distance of Port de Pollença — places with proof of bike racks, workshops or club rides, not just a name.
How do I get my bike to Port de Pollença?
By rail with Renfe: bike free (folded/boxed). Budget airlines take boxed bikes for 45–80 € per flight — our bike-transport table lists every carrier with verified fees.
What is the Coll dels Reis climb like?
Coll dels Reis runs 9.9 km at 6.9% for 680 m of ascent, topping out at 682 m, with a maximum of 19.6%. It is the climb riders travel to Port de Pollença for — the climb page carries the profile and every approach we have measured.
Which climb near Port de Pollença is the hardest?
Coll dels Reis — 9.9 km at 6.9%, category 1, 680 m of ascent. Category comes from our own scoring (average gradient squared × length), so it is comparable across every climb on the site.
What is cycling around Port de Pollença actually like?
Cycling from Port de Pollença feels like two rides sharing one doorstep: a flat, fast coastal plain, and the Serra de Tramuntana rising straight out of it. Spin along the bay or out towards the cape on gentle, open terrain, then turn inland and you're winding up mountain switchbacks within the same hour. The tarmac is generally smooth, the mountain roads are quiet, and the day usually shapes itself around a mid-ride café stop before the flat run home.
Which climbs should I prioritise from Port de Pollença?
Coll dels Reis, reached by dropping down to Sa Calobra, is the climb riders come to this base for — put it first in the plan. After that, Coll de Femenia is the natural home mountain: it starts near Pollença, about 16 km from town, and rises 9.4 km at 4.7% to 515 m. Coll de sa Batalla from Caimari gives you a long, steady 12.3 km at 3.8%, while Coll de Sóller, further out at roughly 39 km, is worth a dedicated day for its hairpins.
How many days are worth planning in Port de Pollença?
A long weekend is enough to tick off the headline climbs, but a full week is where Port de Pollença starts to make sense. Coll dels Reis sits about 24 km away and deserves a whole day on its own. Coll de Femenia and Coll de sa Batalla combine into a big mountain loop, and Coll de Sóller at roughly 39 km is another long outing. Add an easy flat day along the bay for recovery and a week fills itself without repeating a route.
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