Port de Soller to Sa Calobra Cycling Route
A stunning yet taxing cycling through the Mallorcan hills
With undulating roads and an altitude gain of almost 2000m this relatively short ride, at just 75km, will get your lungs and your legs pumping.
Taking in one of the most famous roads in Mallorca, the ride from Port de Soller to Sa Calobra takes you over Puig Major and the Coll dels Reis.
The engineer responsible for this road, Antonio Paretti, used the mountains natural curves and the gradient is surprisingly steady. However the last 2 kilometres are the hardest with two points where the road reaches 11.5%.
Mountain passes - Port de Soller to Sa Calobra
Puig Major Tunnel 871 metres (from Soller)
Length: 14.5 Kilometres
Altitude Gain: 855 metres
Average Gradient: 5.9%
Coll de Cals Reis 723 metres (from Escorca)
Length: 2.6 Kilometres
Altitude Gain: 155 metres
Average Gradient: 6.0%
Mountain passes - Sa Calobra to Port de Soller
Coll de Cals Reis 723 metres (from Sa Calobra)
Length: 10 Kilometres
Altitude Gain: 711 metres
Average Gradient: 7.1%
Puig Major Tunnel 871 metres (from Gorg Blau)
Length: 4.8 Kilometres
Altitude Gain: 243 metres
Average Gradient: 5.1%
If you are doing this ride during the summer months, leave early, as the Sa Calobra road becomes very busy with buses and hire cars. Once in Sa Calobra, if you don't feel like cycling back, then you can take your bike back to the Puerto Soller on the boat.
This route is courtesy of Tramuntana Tours, who are based in Soller.
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Bike Hire in Mallorca
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Road bike hire
Travelling in Mallorca is about exploring the beautiful sights, enjoying the fresh air and having a bit of an adventure. What better way to do it than on a bike? This shop offers a wide range of bicycles to hire, whether you are looking for a road bike or an e-bike.
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Mountain bike hire
Travelling in Mallorca is about exploring the beautiful sights, enjoying the fresh air and having a bit of an adventure. What better way to do it than on a bike? This shop offers a wide range of bicycles to hire, whether you are looking for an e-bike or mountain bike.
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Road bike hire
Why not explore the beautiful sites of Mallorca by bike? This shop is part of a company that was founded in 1986. They can easily get you on the road with their wide range of bicycles.
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Mountain bike hire
Why not explore the beautiful sites of Mallorca by bike? This shop is part of a company that was founded in 1986. They can easily get you on the road with their wide range of bicycles.
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Road bike hire
Ideally located in the heart of the cycling hub of Puerto Pollensa, offering easy access to some of the best cycling routes on the island.
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Town bike hire
Bike rental shop in central Palma offering a variety of road bikes, so you can explore Mallorca like a local and in an eco-friendly way.
What to see
Explore the Torrent de Pareis gorge, just 10 minutes walk from Sa Calobra. This give you the chance to stretch out those biking muscles before the return journey!
Sights in Mallorca
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Can Prunera
Housed in a wonderful Modernist building, Can Prunera was built in the early 20th century and the museum was opened on 24 August 2009. The vast majority of works on display at this museum belong to the Fundaciรณ dโArt Serra.
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Soller Botanical Garden
Sรณller is a botanistโs and enthusiastโs paradise. The Botanical garden is found in a country estate known as โCamp dโEn Prohomโ, on the outskirts of Sรณller. Its primary purpose is to preserve rare or endangered species of the Balearics, and is the result of many years of study and hard work, and now hosts one of Spainโs most extensive wild flora seed banks.
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Museu Balear de Ciences Naturals
This museum is a naturalist entity dedicated to exhibiting and conserving the natural heritage of the Balearic Islands and making the general public aware of the importance of its preservation.
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Palma to Soller Vintage Train Ride
The vintage carriages are still in use, providing a fantastic opportunity for tourists, and a relief for locals from the terrors of the old Palma-Soller road.
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Serra de Tramuntana, West Mallorca
The Serra de Tramuntana mountains (translated as the "mountains of the north wind") run the length of Mallorca's northwestern coastline extending for almost 90km and claim some of the islandโs most magnificent scenery. In 2011, it was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO under the cultural landscape category.
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Robert Graves Museum
Poet and author Robert Graves (1895-1985) lived in Deiร , Mallorca,ย from 1929 until his death. He is buried in the churchyard on the hill next to the church.ย
Where to lunch
You have your choice of amazing lunch spots along this route - whether you choose to enjoy the magnificent views from the top of Puig Major or wait until you arrive a Sa Calobra so that you can take a lunch time dip in the sea...you won't be disappointed.
Restaurants in Port de Soller
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Es Fanals Restaurant
Named after the traditional glass lanterns used by local fishermen, this restaurant enjoys wonderful views of the Mediterranean and the UNESCO Tramuntana Mountain Range.
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Neni Restaurant
Israeli-oriental fusion cuisine with a breath-taking view of the Port de Sรณller Bay and the Tramuntana Mountains.
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Cap Roig Restaurant
This restaurant is at Jumeirah Mallorca hotel overlooking Port de Soller. Enjoy authentic Mediterranean cuisine with breathtaking sea views.
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Sa Barca Restaurant
This German run restaurant serves a great tapas menu as well as other local specialities and sea food dishes.
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Patiki Beach Restaurant
A chiringuito with a difference, delicious fresh food with ingredients supplied by neighbouring growers.
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Kingfisher Restaurant
Located in beautiful Port de Soller, this restaurant offers great views of the yachts and the marina. Their cuisine combines Mallorcan tradition with fresh fish, seafood and meat.
What to do
Things To Do in Port de Soller
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Motor Boat Trip (Sacs Stratos)
Enjoy a fun full-day or half-day boat trip aboard this luxury Sacs Stratos RIB.
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Sailing Trip (Hanse 508)
Choose this exceptionally spacious luxury sailing yacht for a full-day or half-day trip around the Balearic Islands. With three lounging areas, it's the perfect place to rest, relax, and enjoy your time on the water.
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Boat adventure & speedboat coast challenge
Choose between two thrilling ways to explore Mallorcaโs stunning coastline. Enjoy a guided boat adventure swimming in hidden lagoons and sea caves, or test your teamโs skills and adrenaline in a competitive speedboat coast challenge packed with exciting activities.
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Sailing Boat Trip (Hanse 458)
Full-day or half-day boat trip aboard the eye-catching Hanse 458 โ sure to impress every guest on board
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Sunset Boat Trip
Enjoy an evening cruise along the northwest Mallorcan coastline aboard one of a selection of 50ft vessels, as the mountains transform from pink to orange to red.
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Motor Boat Trip (Beneteau Flyer 7.7)
Enjoy a fun full-day or half-day boat trip aboard this sporty Beneteau Flyer 7.7 Sportdeck.