Palma, Spain
Compare gravel, e-bike and road tours by distance, climbing and length. Pick a ride that fits your legs, then book through the partner that runs it.
Gravel
A long day on pine-forest tracks and quiet farm roads outside the city, with enough climbing to feel earned but not extreme.
Moderate, Full day
from €140 per rider Not bookable right now
E-bike
A short, relaxed ride linking the old town, river bridges and city parks with motor assistance on the hills.
Easy, Half day or less
from €65 per rider Not bookable right now
Road
A demanding road morning on the climb that local pros use as a test, with 1,180 m of ascent packed into a half day.
Hard, Half day or less
from €95 per rider Not bookable right now
Road
A long road day along the cliffs, dropping into coves and stopping for a seafood lunch.
1 days
Hard, Full day
from €150 per rider Not bookable right now
A flat, traffic-free ride on an old railway path to the coast, with no timetable and plenty of room to stop.
Easy, Full day
from €45 per rider Not bookable right now
Road
Three days of long mountain passes with a van behind you, a hotel each night and a mechanic on hand.
3 days, 2 nights
Hard, Multi-day
from €1,290 per rider, 3 days Not bookable right now
Ride Palma lists guided and supported bike tours in and around Palma, from a two-hour e-bike spin through the old town to a three-day mountain camp. Every tour is shown with its distance and climbing, so you can judge the effort before you read anything else. Use the filters for bike type, difficulty, length and place, then follow the booking link to the partner that runs the tour. This page covers how to choose, when to go and what to bring.
Start with the numbers. Distance and climbing tell you more than any label: 22 km with 300 m of climbing is a relaxed outing, while 118 km with 1,650 m is a long day for fit riders. Then decide on bike type. Gravel suits tracks and farm roads, road bikes suit the big climbs and coast roads, and an e-bike levels out the hills. Finally check the length, because a half day and a three-day camp need very different planning.
Spring and autumn are the comfortable seasons for long days in the saddle in Spain's Mediterranean south and east. Summer afternoons get hot, so the harder rides work best with an early start, and daylight is generous from June. Winter is mild around Palma but shorter days limit the length of a ride. Mountain routes such as the Pyrenees are best from late spring to early autumn, when passes are clear of snow.
Palma airport is close to the centre, with taxis and buses running into the city. The old town is compact and flat, so you can walk between most sights. Some tours start in the city and others use a meeting point nearby, so read the start details on each tour page. Most partners can advise on bike hire or transfers; check this before you book.
Bring a helmet if the partner does not include one, sunscreen, two bottles and a light jacket for early starts and descents. Wear padded shorts and closed shoes, and carry ID and any pedals or shoes you prefer. Guided tours usually keep to the pace of the group and stop for water or food. Supported multi-day trips add a van and a mechanic. Confirm what is included with the partner when you book.
Every tour shows distance and climbing, and difficulty is defined by thresholds, so you can judge effort honestly.
Find gravel, road or e-bike tours quickly, then narrow by length and place.
Each place page explains the area, the best months and which tours suit it.
Local operators run each tour. You book directly with them through the link on the tour page.
No. The easy tours cover up to 40 km and 300 m of climbing and suit beginners. The hard ones need good fitness, so compare distance and climbing with your recent rides.
Many partners include or rent bikes and helmets, but it varies by tour. Check the inclusions on the tour page or ask the partner before you book.
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable. Summer is hot at midday, so choose morning starts. Mountain tours such as the Pyrenees are best from late spring to early autumn.
Most are guided. The Greenway Easy Day is described as ridden at your own pace. Check each tour page for the guiding style and group size.
Start points vary. Some are in Palma, while the Costa Brava and Pyrenees tours take place in other regions of Spain. Confirm the meeting point with the partner before you travel.
Booking happens on the partner's website through the link on each tour. The partner runs the tour and handles payment, changes and cancellations.
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