Mallorca Self-Launched Coast to Coast Ride
8 days · Mallorca, Spain
Headwater charges £1,900
No-markup version: ~£480 per person
Estimate only, not a guaranteed price. Always verify costs independently before booking.
An independent 8-day cycling loop across Mallorca from Campos in the south to Pollenca in the north, threading coastal lanes, salt lagoons, almond groves and the foothills of the UNESCO-listed Tramuntana mountains. Book your own guesthouses and budget hotels, hire a bike locally, use the island's excellent bus network for transfers, and enjoy Mallorquin food and wine at your own pace for a fraction of the guided operator price.
Day-by-day
Arrive Campos
Campos
Fly into Palma de Mallorca (PMI) and reach Campos independently. The cheapest option is the TIB bus (line 501/502 towards Campos/Colonia de Sant Jordi, roughly £3-5, about 45-60 min) from the airport bus stop area or Palma's Estacio Intermodal, then a short taxi to your rural guesthouse. Check in to a family-run finca or country guesthouse near Campos, settle in by the pool and stock up on snacks and water for the rides ahead.
🚌TIB bus from Palma airport/Estacio Intermodal to Campos (£3-5) + short taxi
🛏Rural finca guesthouse / budget country hotel near Campos (approx £45-70/night)
- →Arrive Palma de Mallorca
- →Bus to Campos
- →Settle into rural finca guesthouse
- →Evening at leisure in Campos
Cycle Campos loop: beaches and salt lagoons
Campos
Pick up your hired bike (book in advance with a local Campos/Palma bike shop, approx £18-25/day including helmet and lock, e-bike upgrades usually £30-40/day). Ride the flat lanes south from Campos to the salt flats and lagoons of Es Trenc / Salobrar de Campos, home to resident flamingos, and on to the beaches near Colonia de Sant Jordi. Loop back to your guesthouse for a swim. Distance approx 40 km, largely flat on quiet country roads.
🚌Hired bicycle (self-booked locally, approx £18-25/day)
🛏Rural finca guesthouse / budget country hotel near Campos (approx £45-70/night)
- →Collect hired bike
- →Cycle to Salobrar de Campos salt lagoons
- →Flamingo and birdwatching at the salt flats
- →Beach stop near Colonia de Sant Jordi
- →Pool time at guesthouse
Campos to Algaida
Algaida
Follow small country lanes down to the coast and then north-east towards Algaida, rolling through almond fields (spectacular in bloom in late January and February) and sleepy villages. Break for coffee and a pastry in a village square along the way. Check in to a small hotel in Algaida and cool off in the pool. Distance approx 38 km, flat to gently rolling.
🚌Hired bicycle (self-booked locally)
🛏Small budget hotel or casa rural in Algaida (approx £50-75/night)
- →Cycle coastal lanes to Algaida
- →Almond groves and village coffee stops
- →Check in and relax by hotel pool
Algaida loop to Sineu market town
Algaida
A leisurely circular ride north to the market town of Sineu, one of Mallorca's most characterful inland towns, stopping in small villages for coffee or snacks en route. If you're here on a Wednesday, Sineu hosts the island's biggest weekly market — worth timing your trip around. Return to Algaida for a second night. Distance approx 41 km, unspoiled countryside, flat roads.
🚌Hired bicycle (self-booked locally)
🛏Small budget hotel or casa rural in Algaida (approx £50-75/night)
- →Cycle to Sineu
- →Wednesday market visit (if timing works)
- →Village cafe stops
- →Return to Algaida
Algaida to Selva
Selva
Head north-west towards the Tramuntana foothills (no major climbs required) via Moscari towards Selva. Enjoy Mediterranean landscapes of holm oak, almond, fig and caper groves. Check in to a central Selva hotel with a pool — ideal for an evening stroll through the village. Distance approx 40 km, mostly flat with gentle undulations.
🚌Hired bicycle (self-booked locally)
🛏Central budget/small hotel in Selva (approx £50-80/night)
- →Cycle east towards the Tramuntana foothills
- →Pass through Moscari
- →Evening promenade in Selva village
- →Pool swim at hotel
Selva circular ride
Selva
A beautiful circular route from Selva through classic Mediterranean scenery — holm oak woodland, almonds, figs and caper groves, often considered one of the island's loveliest settings. Take a long lunch in a hill village and soak in the quiet. Distance approx 36 km, rolling terrain, no serious climbs.
🚌Hired bicycle (self-booked locally)
🛏Central budget/small hotel in Selva (approx £50-80/night)
- →Circular loop from Selva
- →Mediterranean woodland and grove scenery
- →Long lunch in a hill village
Selva to Pollenca via Alcudia
Pollenca
Ride north to the historic walled town of Alcudia, with its medieval old town, Roman ruins and a superb choice of lunch spots, then continue north to the medieval town of Pollenca for your final night. Wander the cobbled streets, browse the Sunday market if timing aligns, and enjoy dinner alfresco in one of the many charming plazas. Distance approx 41 km, mostly flat with a short climb into Pollenca.
🚌Hired bicycle (self-booked locally)
🛏Small hotel or guesthouse in Pollenca old town (approx £55-85/night)
- →Cycle to Alcudia old town
- →Lunch in Alcudia
- →Continue to Pollenca
- →Evening stroll and alfresco dinner in Pollenca
Leave Pollenca
Pollenca / Palma
Return your hired bike (arrange return with the hire company, or drop at a Palma branch). Take the TIB bus (line 340) from Pollenca to Palma (approx £5-7, about 1 hour) and onward to the airport, or share a taxi if times suit. If your flight allows, spend a few hours exploring Palma's historic centre, cathedral and old town before departure.
🚌TIB bus Pollenca to Palma (£5-7) + airport connection
🛏N/A
- →Return hired bike
- →Bus to Palma
- →Optional Palma old town and cathedral visit
- →Depart
Self-launched vs. Headwater
| This itinerary (self-launched) | Headwater | |
|---|---|---|
| Price per person | ~£480 | £1,900 |
| Duration | 8 days | 8 days |
| Who books it | You and your group, direct | Tour operator, guided group |
| Savings | £1,420 per person (75%) | |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Mallorca Self-Launched Coast to Coast Ride cost?+
Doing it yourself with this self-launched itinerary costs an estimated £480 per person for 8 days in Mallorca, Spain. This is an AI-generated estimate based on typical budget-traveller prices — actual costs will vary by season and how you book.
Is this cheaper than booking with Headwater?+
Yes — Headwater charges around £1,900 per person for a similar tour. Doing the same route independently, using the same standard of accommodation and activities, costs an estimated £480 — a saving of roughly £1,420 (75%) per person.
How long is the Mallorca, Spain trip?+
This itinerary runs 8 days, covering 8 day-by-day stops through Mallorca, Spain.
How do I join this trip?+
You can join an existing open departure using this itinerary if one is scheduled, or launch your own departure with your own dates and invite other travellers to join you — no tour operator required.
Isn't it easier to just use a tour operator?+
Well, yes, a tour operator will book all the individual parts of your travel for you and provide a guide. That's obvious, but doing this has the potential to save the group thousands, which can in turn improve your itinerary substantially or save you huge amounts of money. Also, when you launch a departure, Travel Crew has tools in place to help you book the individual sections of the trip or make it easier for you to do this as a group. Really, you do not need a middle man. If you are more comfortable paying more and using a middle man, then you should certainly do this.
Is it safer to book through a tour operator?+
Arguably, there isn't much difference. A self-launched trip runs on the same principle as a group travel crew: collective responsibility, everyone looking out for each other, the same way it would if a group of friends organised the trip themselves — because that's exactly what's happening. You should always take out travel insurance before you go, self-launched or not; that doesn't change either way. Every open departure is published publicly with real dates and a real trip organiser, so it's never an anonymous arrangement, and our support team is reachable any time you need help, including in an emergency while you're away. Longer-term, we're building direct relationships with ground DMCs in popular destinations, offered as an optional paid add-on for extra on-the-ground support. Ultimately, though, the group is responsible for its own conduct and safety on a self-launched trip, same as on any trip you plan yourself.
What kind of trip is this?+
This is a adventure, culture, foodie trip through Mallorca, Spain, self-launched rather than run by a tour operator — you organise it with a group you find or bring yourself.
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