cycling Archives - Estilo Palma

Top 10 attractions: Best things to do on Mallorca

July 14, 2021August 28, 2021

Beach lovers, cyclists, hikers or golfers, everybody seems to love Mallorca. Many visit regularly, some even move to the island. Whatever you are into, it is worthwhile to discover other sides of the island as well. Because I am frequently asked for recommendations, let me introduce you to the 10 best things to do on Mallorca, plus an insider tip. Sa Calobra is one of Mallorca’s dream destinations. You can reach the small bay in three different ways. The most adventurous is a hike through the…

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The long and winding road: Sant Salvador

May 11, 2021July 13, 2021

A road of beautifully curved serpentines is leading up, pure joy for any cyclist. At the end, 510 meters above sea level, the Cristo Rei Monument and the Santuari de Sant Salvador proudly overlook almost the entire island. From the outside the monastery looks like a fortress. But it even houses a small hotel and a café with a lovely terrace. The perfect place to enjoy the special atmosphere of the holy mountain. From the top you can not only see the nearby bay of Portocolom and the glistening…

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Cycling passion: Plumo

March 6, 2021March 6, 2021

Vintage road bikes and great coffee, Plumo is the new go-to place for cycling enthusiasts in the heart of Palma. Whether you want to meet like-minded people, rent a road bike or get your own bike tuned up. Theo and Nilton share a passion for…

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It’s the climb: Favorite cycling tours from Palma

February 21, 2021February 21, 2021

Cycling was one of the reasons why I fell in love with Mallorca. And it has remained so until today. Whether in spring or autumn, from the saddle you always experience the island differently. You can go for extended rides, here. But even more…

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2020 favorites: Your Top 10 on Estilo Palma

January 9, 2021July 30, 2021

2020 was a challenging year, no doubt about that. But sure, there were highlights nonetheless. And for starters I want to share not one of my own Best-of lists but yours. The topics trending on Estilo Palma last year, the most-read stories on…

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Big Valleys: Cycling on Mallorca

June 14, 2020February 21, 2021

Cycling season on Mallorca ends in May and starts again in September. The summer months are dry and calm, however, nobody wants to pedal in the blazing sun. But this year we missed the road for many weeks. And if you get up early, it’s not too…

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Compra local: Support your local

May 17, 2020May 18, 2020

You don’t know what you’ve got til it’s gone. During the weeks of confinement the way to the nearest supermarket lead through a ghost town. Now that life returns to the streets of Palma we realize even more what we missed. The encounter of…

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Sleeping beauty: Winter on Mallorca

February 9, 2019February 12, 2019

February on Mallorca is always a miracle to me. The air is still crisp, the sky deep blue and the silhouette of the Tramuntana clear cut on the horizon. The Mediterranean sea that has been rough from the Northern winds is reflecting the low sun…