Mallorca: A Safe Cycling Destination

New signage to improve the cycling network and boost the local economy outside summer

What does it consist of?

Mallorca Island Council has signposted the main cycling routes on the island, with the support of sustainable tourism tax. The initiative improves safety, promotes tourism in the low season and strengthens Mallorca’s reputation as a top destination for cycling.

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Data

PROJECT TITLE IN THE CALL
Signposting on the bicycle routes in Mallorca
LOCATION
Mallorca
Entity submitting the PROJECT
Consell Insular de Mallorca
Entity that executes the project
Consell Insular de Mallorca
Project code
ITS2017-093
Total project amount
370.678 €
ITS granted amount
370.678 €
Executed amount
246.040 €
Call year
2017
Execution status
Executed
Purpose
Destination Improvement
Budget execution
Executed: 66.38%
Last data request
12.02.2021

The project

Until now, the cycling network had been marked with confusing and contradictory signage, which made cycling difficult and compromised the safety of users. This plan has made it possible to provide the routes with clear, useful, uniform signage that identifies roads as part of the cycling network and improves its use alongside other road users.

The actions have included three types of signposting: general information boards, indications (arrows) to guide the route, and additional signs at the start of climbs and hills to warn cyclists of the difficulty. This network not only improves road safety, but also raises awareness of Mallorca’s historical and cultural heritage through routes across the island.

The plan supports the economic diversification of the island by promoting sustainable, non-seasonal tourism, with greater potential in autumn and spring. A network of more than 120 specialised hotels has already been established for cycling tourism, together with workshops, shops and catering services that boost economic activity and employment beyond the high season.

With an executed budget of over €246,000 funded entirely by sustainable tourism tax, the plan reinforces Mallorca’s commitment to sustainable mobility, making it a prime destination for cycling enthusiasts through a combination of sport, landscape and culture.