One name: Ma-10. This is the road that runs through the famous Serra de Tramuntana mountains on the island of Mallorca. A continuous thrill lasting 120 km, made up of curves and landscapes overlooking the sea. Discover it with us on one of our Ducati rent
The Serra de Tramuntana: Mallorca's famous north-west coast by motorbike
Ma – 10 Tramuntana: The road most loved by motorcyclists. Not just curves!
Our motorcyclist customers often arrive with the clear idea of wanting to set off immediately on one of our Ducatis and ride along the most famous road on the island of Mallorca, the Ma-10, which winds its way along the Serra de Tramuntana.
At MMR22, we don't just hand over the keys to the rental motorcycles and explain how they work. We also provide advice on every aspect of the route, beyond the road, curves and hairpin bends.
The Ma-10, which naturally continues as the Ma-2210, starts in Andratx and ends at Cap de Formentor, and is in fact “only” 120 km long. You can therefore imagine the amazement of motorcyclists when we tell them that it takes at least 1.5 days to travel the entire route properly and intelligently. A small aside: in Mallorca, it is more useful to measure distances in hours rather than kilometres. These 120 km, or rather these 1.5 days, should be enjoyed by appreciating the fantastic road covered with perfect asphalt with all its curves, counter-curves and hairpin bends, but above all, everything around it should be appreciated. Landscapes, miradores, restaurants, bars, marinas, famous villages, coves, lakes and numerous places to stop and rest, take photos and enjoy the stunning views.
The MA-10 is not a particularly difficult road to drive on, but it is certainly a very challenging one. Any averagely experienced motorcyclist will be able to ride it without any problems. Some detours will certainly require more riding experience, especially if you are renting a heavy motorcycle and have a passenger. For this reason, we at MMR22 always take the time to explain in detail all the routes we recommend.
Start your ‘DUCATI EXPERIENCE IN MALLORCA’ chapter Ma-10 Tramuntana
1. We start from the city of Palma in the direction of Andratx. Here we already encounter the first possible options: to get to Andratx as quickly as possible by taking the Ma-1 motorway, which is very busy and quite boring, or to follow MMR22's advice and reach Andratx from Palma via Puigpunyent, Galilea and Capdellà. Galilea is a village nestled at an altitude of 460 metres above sea level, and its main attractions are its panoramic views and tranquillity. Near the church, you can take a break and sit at one of its bars or restaurants.
Once you reach the town of Andratx, you can immediately start driving along the Ma-10, but as it is only a few kilometres away, it is the perfect opportunity to briefly visit the famous port of Andratx or the picturesque village of Sant Elm.
Puerto de Andratx is located at the end of a narrow bay and, despite being a renowned and exclusive tourist resort, it retains its character as a fishing port. Here, there is a wide choice of bars and restaurants.
Once you reach the town of Andratx, you can immediately start driving along the Ma-10, but as it is only a few kilometres away, it is the perfect opportunity to briefly visit the famous port of Andratx or the picturesque village of Sant Elm. Puerto de Andratx is located at the end of a narrow bay and, despite being a renowned and exclusive tourist resort, it retains its character as a fishing port. Here, there is a wide choice of bars and restaurants.Sant'Elm, a charming village opposite the island of “Sa Dragonera”, has a truly special atmosphere, and if you happen to be in the area at sunset, you can witness an unforgettable spectacle.
We set off from Andratx: we are on the Ma-10.
After just a few kilometres, we have the opportunity to stop at Mirador R. Roca. At km 98, we find a restaurant, Es Grau, which has convenient parking for our Ducati but, above all, a fantastic terrace overlooking the sea. We usually stop here for a coffee or a drink before tackling the day on our motorbikes.
We continue on to Valldemossa via Port de Canonge.
We continue on to Valldemossa via Port de Canonge.Valldemossa is a picturesque village at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains, loved by composer Frédéric Chopin and writer George Sand, who stayed there in 1838.
Surrounded by typical terraces planted with almond and olive trees, its historic centre has cobbled streets and stone houses decorated with pots of plants and flowers. Rich in history, nature and architecture (not to mention the famous Carthusian monastery), it is definitely a place worth visiting.
Here you can taste the “coca de patata”, a sweet typical of Valldemossa. It is a soft bun with a particularly light texture due to the presence of potato in its dough, and its surface is usually sprinkled with icing sugar.
Surrounded by typical terraces planted with almond and olive trees, its historic centre has cobbled streets and stone houses decorated with pots of plants and flowers. Rich in history, nature and architecture (not to mention the famous Carthusian monastery), it is definitely a place worth visiting. Here you can taste the “coca de patata”, a sweet typical of Valldemossa. It is a soft bun with a particularly light texture due to the presence of potato in its dough, and its surface is usually sprinkled with icing sugar. 
Port de Valldemossa is a small port, the only one in the area that enjoys good natural protection. The surrounding landscape is characterised by small houses and is the ideal place for those who appreciate tranquillity. To reach the port of Valldemossa, you have to take a very narrow road, and considering that it is a two-way road with tight hairpin bends, it is only recommended for experienced motorcyclists.
The itinerary continues towards Deia passing through Sa Foradada, perhaps one of the most famous places in Mallorca, known for its sunsets and natural stone arch.Deia, a small village in the hills, was already appreciated in the past by various artists who chose it as their place of residence and refuge. Stairs and streets decorated with flowers run through it, passing between stone houses that lead to the church, which offers an idyllic view.
Cala de Deia is a small cove not far from the village of the same name. Its pebble beach is only 70 metres long and is bathed by the sea with wonderful green-turquoise reflections.
Soller, Port de Soller
Soller, “golden valley” in Arabic, is a village famous for its orange groves and is geographically separated from Palma by the Serra de Alfabia mountains. Until 1997, it could only be reached from the capital via the winding hill road. One of the most emblematic places in this town is Plaza de la Constitución, surrounded by cafés and with a fountain in the centre. The church of San Bartolomé overlooks the square, whose imposing sandstone façade was designed by Joan Rubió (1904), a disciple of Antoni Gaudí. Another distinctive feature is the famous wooden train that departs from the city of Palma in Plaza de España. From Soller, you can then take the equally characteristic wooden tram “Tren Naranja” to the seaside resort of Puerto de Soller.
Option 1: “That's enough for today” - descend from Soller towards Bunyola via the Col de Soller with its 57 hairpin bends! Our Ducatis tackle the hairpin bends with great pleasure, but even in this case, bear in mind that 57 hairpin bends, although great fun, can also be very challenging and tiring after tackling the first section of the Ma-10.
Option 1: “That's enough for today” - descend from Soller towards Bunyola via the Col de Soller with its 57 hairpin bends! Our Ducatis tackle the hairpin bends with great pleasure, but even in this case, bear in mind that 57 hairpin bends, although great fun, can also be very challenging and tiring after tackling the first section of the Ma-10.Before arriving in Bunyola, don't forget the Alfabia Gardens. The gardens, open from 15 February to 31 October, are a combination of Arabic and English landscapes and feature examples of various architectural styles. A place full of nature and culture. In high season, if you plan to stop here, we recommend checking availability and booking in advance.
We strongly recommend this option because at this point in the journey, it will already be late afternoon.
Option 2: “I want to continue”
2. If, on the other hand, it is still early and we have decided to continue on the Ma-10, this means that, unfortunately, we will have missed many of the attractions of the Serra de Tramuntana. We drive towards the Cuber Reservoirs and Gorg Blau, passing through Fornalutx and Mirador de Ses Barques, heading towards Puig Major.
Puig Major is the highest point on the island at 1,445 m, and there are antennas and a radar on its summit. As it is a military zone, access is prohibited.
Puig Major is the highest point on the island at 1,445 m, and there are antennas and a radar on its summit. As it is a military zone, access is prohibited.We continue our journey towards Pollença and, before reaching the Monastery of Lluc, we must take a fun detour for lovers of curves and hairpin bends. We visit two very famous places in the Serra de Tramuntana. We take the Ma-2141 to reach Sa Calobra and Cala Tuent.
The descent to the famous Torrente de Pareis beach is 10.2 km long with an average gradient of 7% and winds through the mountains, offering incredible views of the Mediterranean Sea. This is one of the most spectacular roads in the world with a succession of hairpin bends, tight curves and the famous “tie knot”, one of the few 300° bends in the world.
The descent to the famous Torrente de Pareis beach is 10.2 km long with an average gradient of 7% and winds through the mountains, offering incredible views of the Mediterranean Sea. This is one of the most spectacular roads in the world with a succession of hairpin bends, tight curves and the famous “tie knot”, one of the few 300° bends in the world.Port de Sa Calobra (photo), at the end of the canyon formed by the erosion of the Torrent de Pareis, is the reward for reaching the end of the Ma-2141. This is an unmissable stop!
We return to the Ma-10 and pass by the Monastery of Lluc, a spiritual centre and place of pilgrimage, but also a destination for hikers, which stands in the middle of the Serra mountains. It was built in the 17th century and pays homage to the dark-skinned Virgin known as the “Moreneta”. In the large courtyard, there are bars and restaurants where you can enjoy a pleasant break.
It is now evening, and we must descend towards Inca on the Ma-2130, passing through Caimari and Selva.
Inca, the third largest town in Mallorca, is known for its footwear industry and leather processing. We recommend visiting the church of Santa María la Mayor.
We return to the Ma-10 and pass by the Monastery of Lluc, a spiritual centre and place of pilgrimage, but also a destination for hikers, which stands in the middle of the Serra mountains. It was built in the 17th century and pays homage to the dark-skinned Virgin known as the “Moreneta”. In the large courtyard, there are bars and restaurants where you can enjoy a pleasant break. It is now evening, and we must descend towards Inca on the Ma-2130, passing through Caimari and Selva. Inca, the third largest town in Mallorca, is known for its footwear industry and leather processing. We recommend visiting the church of Santa María la Mayor.3. The last section of the Ma-10 starts at the Monastery of Lluc and heads towards Pollença .
The town was founded in the 13th century and retains its medieval urban structure. The town's heritage includes a number of notable features, such as the Roman bridge, the parish church of Our Lady of the Angels, the Old Rosary Oratory (Roser Vell), the monastery of San Domenico and the Calvary Way, consisting of a staircase with 365 steps.
From here, we head back towards Port de Pollença and, if we still have some time, we can take a short detour via the Ma-2203 to visit Cala de Sant Vicenç. This cove is located about 7 km from Pollença and consists of four small coves: Cala Barques, Cala Clara, Cala Molins and Cala Carbó. Here you will find prestigious hotels, villas and apartments, as well as a few bars, restaurants and small shops for tourists.
Back in Port de Pollença, we head along the Ma-2210 towards the famous Cap de Formentor, passing by the Mirador des Colomer and the famous Platja Formentor beach.
The northernmost point of the island of Mallorca is Cap de Formentor with its lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula, a strip 12 km long and 3 km wide at its narrowest point.
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As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, travelling the entire length of the Ma-10 in a single day is not only impossible for various objective reasons, but it also does not really make sense. If you only have one day, choose one of the two halves we suggest.
From here, we head back towards Port de Pollença and, if we still have some time, we can take a short detour via the Ma-2203 to visit Cala de Sant Vicenç. This cove is located about 7 km from Pollença and consists of four small coves: Cala Barques, Cala Clara, Cala Molins and Cala Carbó. Here you will find prestigious hotels, villas and apartments, as well as a few bars, restaurants and small shops for tourists. Back in Port de Pollença, we head along the Ma-2210 towards the famous Cap de Formentor, passing by the Mirador des Colomer and the famous Platja Formentor beach. The northernmost point of the island of Mallorca is Cap de Formentor with its lighthouse at the tip of the peninsula, a strip 12 km long and 3 km wide at its narrowest point.Along this peninsula are some of the most beautiful and wild beaches, such as Formentor beach, Cala Figuera, Cala Murta and Cala Pi de la Posada.
The Mirador des Colomer, with its 232 m drop to the sea, offers an impressive view of the Cap Formentor peninsula. A stop here is highly recommended.
To avoid traffic jams, during the period from 1 June to 31 October, access from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. is prohibited to unauthorised motor vehicles, and violations are punished with heavy fines!
If we have time on our way back to Port de Pollença, we recommend taking the Ma-2220 and visiting the Ermita della Vittoria. The Baroque-style hermitage was built in the 14th century. From here, the view of the bay of Pollença, Cap Formentor and Alcudia is spectacular.
We can conclude our second day of the tour in Alcúdia and Port D'Alcùdia.
As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, travelling the entire length of the Ma-10 in a single day is not only impossible for various objective reasons, but it also does not really make sense. If you only have one day, choose one of the two halves we suggest. The Serra de Tramuntana offers a wealth of views, landscapes and interesting places to visit. Travelling along the Ma-10 without ever stopping to appreciate its beauty would be a missed opportunity and a real shame, like visiting a city from the window of a moving train.
Based on your needs, your time and your driving skills, we will be happy to give you the best advice. To date, all our motorcyclist customers have been very satisfied with our advice and, above all, have appreciated our philosophy of relaxed driving and beautiful moments: a wonderful
“DUCATI EXPERIENCE IN MALLORCA”.
“DUCATI EXPERIENCE IN MALLORCA”.
Finally, here are our ‘SAFETY FIRST’ tips that we always give to all our motorcyclist customers.
1. Cyclists: it is common to encounter groups of cyclists training here on the island. Carried away by enthusiasm and fatigue, they often forget that they are on a public road with heavy traffic. The watchwords for us motorcyclists are: PATIENCE and lots of ATTENTION!
2. Wild goats: we may find a wild goat in the middle of the road behind a bend, standing still and staring at us. Don't be afraid, it won't hurt you, but pass slowly and carefully, making as little noise as possible.
3. Buses: narrow roads and hairpin bends do not always allow bus drivers to stay in their lane, forcing them to invade ours. Be careful, pull over as close to the side of the road as possible and wait for it to pass.
4. Moss and slippery roads: even if it hasn't rained for weeks, there are areas that are permanently in the shade. Be careful of slippery greenery; even with Ducati's electronic controls, a scare is guaranteed.
5. Tourists and non-tourists at the wheel: It is not uncommon to see cars (rental and otherwise) suddenly braking for no apparent reason, turning without indicating just to take a panoramic photo or to take the last road leading to their favourite beach. Be very careful on hairpin bends; not all drivers are capable of negotiating them and they may come to a halt right in the middle, putting you in serious difficulty.
A good SAFETY DISTANCE will prevent unpleasant consequences.
6. Drones and Radar: the island is full of them; most of the time they are announced with special signs, but there are also mobile patrols and drones that constantly monitor speed, especially of motorcycles. Be careful and enjoy the roads of Mallorca while staying within the speed limits.
7. Sun in your eyes: if you plan to tour the Ma-10, remember to travel in the right direction: in the late afternoon and evening, travelling from north to south, you will have strong sun in your eyes, which will be very annoying even with dark visors.
