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The climbs come one by one, each with its own personality. Coll de Sóller is a series of perfect hairpins that twist rhythmically through the hills above Bunyola. The surface is smooth and the turns are tight, each one opening onto another breathtaking view. It is a climb that teaches control...
The Secret to Better Climbing: Lessons from the Mallorca Mountains
Alex Mannock October 7, 2025
There is something about the first turn of the pedals on a climb that makes your pulse quicken. The road starts to rise, the air feels different, and suddenly it is just you and the mountain. The...
We have created something special here. It is still cycling at a high level, still serious in its ambition, but wrapped in comfort and service that make it accessible to anyone with a genuine love for the sport. There is no need to be a racer, no need to chase numbers, and no need to fear being...
How Cycling in Mallorca Feels Different From Cycling at Home
Alex Mannock December 30, 2025
Most people who arrive in Mallorca for the first time already love cycling. They ride regularly at home. They train before work or squeeze in rides on weekends. They know their local loops by heart and...
The Best Time of Year for a Cycling Holiday in Mallorca
Alex Mannock
March 18, 2026
There is something unforgettable about cycling in Mallorca. The light, the colours, the small stone villages, the warm air, and the feeling that the roads were built for riders. Many people around the world...
The charm of European culture and Mediterranean life
For many Americans, a cycling holiday in Mallorca is their first experience of Europe outside the big cities. They expect good cycling. They do not always expect culture that feels so deep and welcoming. They quickly fall in love with the slow...
Why Mallorca Is Europe's Overlooked Adventure Destination
A mild climate and jaw-dropping geology make Mallorca an adventurer’s paradise from cycling, hiking, climbing and open ocean touring by SUP and sea kayak.The island of Mallorca is one of the best places to double-dip on plentiful choices...
Why a Cycling Holiday in Mallorca Feels Like a Reset for Your Life, Not Just Your Fitness
This is one of the reasons cycling vacations in Mallorca resonate so deeply with American travellers. Not because Mallorca is famous for climbs or sunshine, although both help, but because the island...
Paradise by bike
Riding in Mallorca is on every cyclist's bucket list
Oliver Neilson 31/10/2021
It is no exaggeration to say that Majorca is cycling perfection, but don’t take my word for it. 2012 Tour de France winner, multiple Olympic champion, knight of the realm and all round dude Sir...
The Alps are iconic. They are majestic, dramatic, and historic. But they are also extreme. The climbs are long, steep, cold, and unpredictable. The weather can change instantly. The roads can be crowded with cars, buses, and motorbikes. The distances between towns are large. And most climbs take...
Why Mallorca Is Better Than Tenerife, Girona, Tuscany, Calpe, or the Alps for a Cycling Holiday
Alex Mannock
December 2, 2025
Ask any seasoned cyclist to name the best places in the world for a cycling holiday and you will hear many of the same destinations. Tenerife. Girona. Tuscany. Calpe...
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Delaney's
The most authentic American diner this side of the island, Delaney’s boasts over 50 different burgers (which can make decision making tricky!) alongside the rest of their...
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day? 🤔☘️
Many people don’t realize that this holiday marks the destruction of the Druids of Ireland. The Druids were among the last keepers of ancient knowledge, preserving Hermetic principles and natural law passed down for thousands of years—echoing wisdom traditions...
Los helados en Mallorca: tradición y sabores autóctonos
El sector mallorquín pretende convertirse en un placer para disfrutar todo el año
Dos tarrinas de helado elaborado con leche Agama
Sinónimo de verano, este delicioso dulce elaborado con lácteos y azúcar cuenta con una larga historia...
Mallorca has become one of the favorite European island destinations for travellers from the USA – and Americans are now a fixed, rapidly growing part of the visitor mix on the island. For many US guests, Mallorca feels like a perfect blend of “classic Europe” and great value for money, and with...
Se han contado unos cuarenta pozos de nieve a lo largo de toda la Serra de Tramuntana, desde Puigpunyent hasta Pollença
La nieve se disponía en capas horizontales que se iban pisando durante tres horas para hacer bloques compactos de hielo. Cada capa se cubría con hojas de carrizo. Cuando el...
Gran parte de estas primeras rutas se centran en la Finca Pública de Galatzó, un espacio que representa el 10 por ciento de la superficie total del municipio y que forma parte de la Serra de Tramuntana, Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO. En esta finca, el consistorio está llevando a cabo...
Guinness on tap, live music and sports, and a rowdy atmosphere can be found at the various British or Irish pubs in Palma. Three Lions and Shamrock are the most well-known and are located along the Paseo Maritimo and stay open to the very early hours of the morning, churning out live music and...
Hogan's, a legend in the social center of Palma de Mallorca.
The original Hogan’s opened in september 1996, and became an instant hit with the people living and visiting Mallorca.
Welcome to Hogan´s. A legend in the social center of Mallorca. Palma´s first and only authentic Irish Pub...
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Ice cream in Mallorca: a tour of the 10 best ice cream parlours and the history of a cold treat
By Raúl Beltrán|August 6th, 2025|News
From the ancient secrets of the Serra de Tramuntana to the handcrafted ice creams of Mallorca’s most iconic parlours, ice cream has been—and...