Gravel through Parc de Llevant and Albarca from Artà

A gravel loop on the tracks of the Parc natural de la península de Llevant, north of Artà, the wildest corner of north-east Mallorca. You leave Artà heading north on rural lanes and enter the park on the Albarca tracks: dirt and gravel among wild olives, dwarf palms and bare hills, with the sea in the background. You climb towards the Albarca house and carry on along the camí de s'Esquena Llarga, a wide track that runs along the hillside, before dropping back down to Artà.

Surface: gravel and dirt track most of the way, with stretches of loose stone and the odd rutted section after rain. Best with tyres of 40 mm or wider.

Water and food: leave Artà with everything you need, as there are no bars inside the park and the springs are not reliable. In Artà you'll find cafés, a shop and a fountain.

Best season: October to May. In summer the sun is fierce and there is no shade.

Heads up: this is a protected natural area. Ride only on open tracks, respect gates, livestock and walkers, and stay on the paths. If you see a sign banning bikes on any branch, follow it.

Track designed by our editorial team on OpenStreetMap (ODbL).