On the west coast of Mallorca the mountains fall almost straight into the sea, and the villages cling to the slopes in between. Banyalbufar and Estellencs are two of the most beautiful, surrounded by stone terraces that climb the hillside above the water.
This route links them along the Ma-10 coast road. It opens with its biggest climb, 3.3 km at more than 4%, then rolls along the cliffs with the sea far below. A second climb of around 3% comes after 10 km. The total is 359 m of climbing over 17.4 km, with a high point of 328 m. On a clear evening the sun sets straight out over the water.
It is a moderate ride, and a short one, which makes it a great option when you have about an hour. The opening climb wakes your legs up, the rolling middle section lets you settle, and the second climb gives you one more effort before the finish.
In Atlas Indoor you ride the real coast road in 3D, with your smart trainer following every rise. Ride it as a short session on a busy day, or combine it with the Valldemossa route for a longer tour of the west coast.
How to ride Banyalbufar and Estellencs indoors
Warm up properly before you start, because the biggest climb comes first. Ride it at a firm tempo, recover on the rolling middle section, then lift your effort again for the second climb after 10 km.
New to indoor riding? See the Atlas Indoor guide or how to connect your trainer.
Banyalbufar and Estellencs: questions
How long does Banyalbufar and Estellencs take to ride indoors?
About 50 min at 150 W, 40 min at 200 W, 35 min at 250 W. Estimates assume steady power and a 75 kg rider on an 8 kg bike, using the same physics as the ride itself.
How hard is Banyalbufar and Estellencs?
Atlas rates it moderate: 17.4 km with 359 m of climbing, an average climbing gradient of 3.6% and a steepest kilometre of about 6.3%.
Do I need a smart trainer?
A controllable smart trainer changes resistance with the road's gradient. A power meter or basic Bluetooth trainer also works for a recorded ride. Without either, you can explore the route with demo watts, but demo rides don't count towards results.