Mallorca's capital Palma and its surrounding area can be discovered by bike, especially outside of the peak summer months when the climate is mild and the paths less crowded.

Mallorca's capital Palma and its surrounding area can be discovered by bike, especially outside of the peak summer months when the climate is mild and the paths less crowded.

The city's current 90km cycling network is being increased by 2km as part of a plan to have100km of bike lanes in and around Palma by 2023.

The extension will make it easier to cycle from Palma's Old Town to thesurrounding attractions including :

Castell de Bellver, a well-preserved 14th-century royal fortress with a museum and views over Palma Bay, or Pueblo Español, a replica 'show village' featuring a range of Spanish architecture.

Another flatter, popular cycling route is the one around Palma Bay, which takes inS'Arenal beach.

Palma has long been changing its tourism strategy to a more sustainable model with the development of a low emission zone, the expansion of electric vehicle charging points and initiatives to reduce crowds in the city and better manage the flow of tourists.

The development of Palma's cycle network is part of this strategy and will also help to attract visitors to the city on a year-round basis.

Useful links

​ www.visitpalma.com