{"id":27705,"date":"2026-09-25T09:29:24","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T09:29:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nieuw.cyclingdestination.cc\/?post_type=bestemming&#038;p=27705"},"modified":"2026-09-25T09:29:24","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T09:29:24","slug":"balearic-islands","status":"publish","type":"bestemming","link":"https:\/\/cyclingdestination.cc\/en\/bestemmingen\/spanje\/balearen","title":{"rendered":"Balearic Islands"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Balearic Islands are a group of islands in the Mediterranean Sea, east of the Spanish mainland. From largest to smallest: Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. They are close together, but differ considerably in atmosphere and what you can do on a bike there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The islands<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mallorca<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of Europe\u2019s most popular cycling destinations and a training base for professional teams. The Serra de Tramuntana, Sa Calobra and the Puig Major, but also rolling hills and quiet coastal paths. With plenty of rental and bike hotels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ibiza<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Smaller and increasingly popular with cyclists, especially known for its mountain biking trails. Outside of the high season, the inland is surprisingly quiet. Take a day trip to Formentera.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Menorca<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Few roads, but lots of gravel: the 185-kilometer Cam\u00ed de Cavalls follows almost the entire coast. Ideal for gravel and mountain bikes with wide tires.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When are you leaving?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The best months are March to June and September to November. 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