Mallorca Sports
Train Between the Sea, the Mountains and Palma — With Hotel Amic Horizonte as Your Base
Originally published: 2023
Completely revised and expanded: 2026/2027
Some destinations have a good cycling route.
Others have a golf course.
Some offer mountains.
Others have the sea.
Mallorca has something unusual:
it has almost all of them.
Road cycling.
Mountain routes.
Running.
Swimming.
Golf.
Hiking.
Sailing.
Paddleboarding.
Kayaking.
Triathlon.
Open-water swimming.
Walking.
Functional training.
And perhaps the greatest advantage of all:
you can combine several of them in the same trip.
Ride in the morning.
Swim in the afternoon.
Run beside Palma Bay.
Play golf the next day.
Hike in the Serra de Tramuntana.
Then return to Palma.
Eat.
Sleep.
Recover.
Repeat.
That is why Mallorca should not be understood simply as a holiday island.
Mallorca is an outdoor sports destination.
And Hotel Amic Horizonte can be your base in Palma.
Why Mallorca Works So Well for Sport
Mallorca has a rare combination of geography.
The Mediterranean
Almost 360 degrees of island coastline.
The Serra de Tramuntana
Mountains running across the north-west of the island.
Central plains
Ideal for long cycling routes.
Palma Bay
A natural environment for running, cycling and water sports.
Golf courses
Several important courses around Palma and western Mallorca.
A mild Mediterranean climate
Making outdoor activity possible during much of the year.
Official tourism information for Palma presents the city specifically as a destination for cycling, running, golf and nautical sports, while the Balearic tourism authority describes Mallorca as particularly suitable for cycling because of its varied terrain, from central plains to Tramuntana climbs and northern cliffs.
The island is effectively:
a natural sports arena.
Hotel Amic Horizonte: A Sports Base in Palma
Hotel Amic Horizonte is not a professional high-performance training centre.
We think it is better to say that clearly.
What it does offer is something very useful:
a sports-friendly city base.
Stay in Palma.
Train.
Explore.
Recover.
And still have:
restaurants.
city life.
business facilities.
shopping.
the port.
culture.
and Palma at night.
The hotel's current facilities include:
gym
seasonal outdoor swimming pool
panoramic terraces
massage by appointment
bicycle services
bicycle rental support
free Wi-Fi
restaurant and bar
luggage storage
meeting rooms
car rental
tourist information
Hotel Amic Horizonte also currently works with Mallorca Cycling Station, offering bicycle rental, technical advice and preferential conditions for guests.
That combination is the idea.
Not:
stay inside the hotel and do sport.
But:
use the hotel to access Mallorca.
Start With the Gym
Sometimes you do not need an epic mountain pass.
You simply need:
30 minutes.
A morning workout.
Mobility.
Strength.
Core.
Stretching.
A session before breakfast.
Or something to keep your routine going during a business trip.
Hotel Amic Horizonte has an on-site gym available as part of its current facilities.
We would describe it honestly as:
a useful hotel gym.
Not a professional sports laboratory.
Not a giant fitness club.
But a place where you can maintain your routine without leaving the hotel.
And for many travellers:
that is exactly what is needed.
The Best Gym in Mallorca?
No.
The Best Gym Is Sometimes Mallorca.
This is perhaps the philosophy behind the whole article.
A treadmill is useful.
But outside the hotel there is:
Palma Bay.
Bellver.
Paseo Marítimo.
the Tramuntana.
cycling routes.
golf courses.
the Mediterranean.
The hotel gym is where you:
warm up.
maintain strength.
train when the weather is poor.
finish your session.
The island provides the larger playground.
The Hotel Stairs: Nine Floors of Free Training
There is another training tool inside Horizonte.
The stairs.
Guests who enjoy stair training can move through the hotel from the lower floors towards the upper levels instead of automatically taking the lift.
Nine floors can become:
warm-up.
cardio.
leg work.
or simply a small daily challenge.
Obviously:
use common sense.
Do not obstruct hotel circulation.
Respect other guests.
And adapt training to your fitness and health.
But sometimes a workout does not require a machine.
It requires:
stairs.
Swim Above Palma
Hotel Amic Horizonte has a large seasonal outdoor swimming pool and solarium overlooking the port and Palma Bay.
For most guests this is:
relaxation.
holiday.
sun.
But swimming can also become part of an active stay.
Morning swim.
Recovery swim.
Light session after cycling.
Cooling down after a run.
Or simply moving without impact.
Again:
we should be precise.
This is a leisure hotel pool.
Not an Olympic training facility.
For structured winter swimming, Palma also has municipal indoor facilities elsewhere in the city.
But during the outdoor-pool season:
swim with Palma below you.
That is difficult to reproduce on a treadmill.
Pool + Gym + Massage
This creates a very simple recovery sequence.
TRAIN
Bike.
Run.
Golf.
Hike.
Gym.
RECOVER
Pool.
Stretch.
Massage.
REFUEL
Food.
Hydration.
Dinner.
SLEEP
Then tomorrow:
another sport.
Hotel Amic Horizonte currently offers massage by appointment, adding another useful recovery option after active days.
We could summarise the philosophy as:
MOVE · RECOVER · EAT · SLEEP · REPEAT.
Cycling: Mallorca's International Sport
If one sport has become synonymous with Mallorca outside the island, it may be cycling.
Professional teams train here.
Amateur riders come every year.
Groups travel specifically to ride.
The official Balearic tourism portal describes Mallorca as an ideal cycling island because of its enormous variety:
central plains.
mountain climbs.
coast.
cliffs.
secondary roads.
different levels of difficulty.
And Palma itself is an increasingly interesting starting point.
You do not always need to stay in a dedicated cycling resort.
Cycling From Hotel Amic Horizonte
Hotel Amic Horizonte's current location information proposes several cycling possibilities, including:
Paseo Marítimo de Palma
Palma–Arenal cycle route
Cala Major area
routes towards Valldemossa
The hotel also provides cycling services through Mallorca Cycling Station.
This creates two completely different cycling days.
EASY / URBAN
Hotel.
Paseo Marítimo.
Palma Bay.
Portixol.
Molinar.
Can Pastilla.
Possibly further towards Playa de Palma.
And back.
CHALLENGE
Leave Palma.
Move towards:
Bunyola.
Valldemossa.
Esporles.
Tramuntana.
Climb.
Descend.
Return.
Same hotel.
Very different ride.
You Don't Need to Bring Your Own Bike
Some cyclists will always travel with their own equipment.
Others prefer not to negotiate airports with:
bike case.
tools.
oversized baggage.
transport.
Hotel Amic Horizonte currently works with Mallorca Cycling Station to facilitate bike rental and technical assistance, with preferential rates for hotel guests.
That can make a short cycling break much simpler.
Fly.
Hotel.
Bike.
Ride.
Return the bike.
Fly home.
Mallorca for Professional Cyclists — And Everyone Else
Mallorca's cycling reputation is so strong that the professional cycling season traditionally begins with the Challenge Mallorca at the end of January. Visit Palma specifically highlights the island as a destination for both professional and amateur riders.
But you do not need:
carbon wheels.
a team car.
300 watts FTP.
or matching kit.
Mallorca works equally well for:
casual cycling.
family rides.
e-bikes.
urban cycling.
road cycling.
and people who simply like discovering places on two wheels.
Running in Palma: Sea or Forest?
One of Palma's greatest sporting advantages is that you can choose your scenery.
OPTION 1 — PASEO MARÍTIMO
Flat.
Open.
Urban.
Sea.
Long distance.
Good for:
easy running.
tempo runs.
longer sessions.
sunrise kilometres.
OPTION 2 — BELLVER
Forest.
Elevation.
Trails.
Shade.
Hills.
Views.
Good for:
hill work.
trail running.
walking.
mixed terrain.
Visit Palma itself promotes running both beside the sea and through greener or more mountainous environments.
From Horizonte:
sea in one direction.
Bellver in the other.
That is a very good sports postcode.
The Palma Bay Running Route
Imagine:
leave Hotel Amic Horizonte.
descend towards the waterfront.
join Palma's maritime environment.
Run past:
marinas.
boats.
restaurants.
Palma Bay.
Depending on the distance you want, continue towards:
Santa Catalina.
Cathedral.
Portixol.
Molinar.
Then decide:
run back.
or save your legs and return another way.
The important thing is:
Palma gives distance naturally.
You do not need a track to find kilometres.
Bellver: Your Natural Hill Session
Bellver Castle and the surrounding forest create another type of workout.
Walk.
Run.
Climb.
Trail.
Intervals.
Recovery walk.
The castle also provides one of Palma's great panoramic rewards.
Sports tourists sometimes obsess about training data.
Distance.
Pace.
Heart rate.
Power.
But there is another metric:
where did the workout take you?
Bellver answers that question very well.
Golf: Palma Is Surrounded by It
Golf is another major reason Mallorca works so well as an active destination.
Visit Palma highlights five 18-hole golf courses within Palma's municipal environment, with Mediterranean climate and courses close to the urban area.
Hotel Amic Horizonte's current location page also identifies nearby or accessible courses including:
Golf Son Vida
Golf Son Muntaner
Golf Son Quint
Real Golf de Bendinat
Golf Park Mallorca Puntiró
Golf Maioris
This is another reason Horizonte can work well.
You do not have to sleep inside a golf resort.
Golf by Day. Palma by Night.
This is the product.
Breakfast.
Golf.
18 holes.
Back to Palma.
Shower.
Cold beer.
Dinner.
Old Town.
Espacio Horizonte.
Sunset.
Sleep.
Tomorrow:
another course.
For many golf groups, that can be more interesting than spending the entire trip inside the same golf complex.
PLAY THE COURSE.
LIVE THE CITY.
Three Famous Palma Golf Experiences
Golf Son Vida
Mallorca's historic golf course and a former European Tour venue.
Son Muntaner
Known for its high-quality course and the remarkable ancient olive tree “Na Capitana” beside the course.
Golf Son Quint
An open course whose landscape includes views towards Palma and, from specific holes, the Cathedral.
Different courses.
Same idea:
stay in Palma.
play Mallorca.
After Golf: The Coldest Beer Is Sometimes the Best Recovery Plan
Not every recovery plan needs to sound scientific.
Sometimes:
18 holes.
shower.
terrace.
friends.
cold drink.
food.
football on a big screen.
conversation about the putt you should have made.
That is part of sports travel too.
Sport is not only performance.
It is:
social life.
Mallorca and the Sea
Mallorca would already be a strong sports destination without the Mediterranean.
But the sea changes everything.
Visit Palma highlights the Bay as a natural environment for:
windsurfing
water skiing
kitesurfing
kayaking
paddleboarding
swimming
And Horizonte sits above that maritime world.
Palma Port.
Club de Mar.
marinas.
Cala Major.
the Bay.
The sea is not something you need to travel hours to find.
It is underneath you.
Sailing
Palma has an extraordinary relationship with sailing.
Regattas.
yacht clubs.
international crews.
training.
leisure sailing.
competition.
This is not just tourism.
It is part of Palma's identity.
For a sports traveller interested in sailing or nautical activities, staying near Palma's maritime environment can make much more sense than choosing a hotel deep inside the island.
Paddleboard and Kayak
You do not need a yacht.
Mallorca's quieter coastal areas allow much simpler relationships with the sea.
SUP.
Kayak.
Snorkel.
Swimming.
The western Palma coastline and nearby beaches create opportunities to combine a city stay with water activity.
Again:
Hotel Amic Horizonte is not a beach hotel.
But it is very close to Mallorca's maritime world.
Open-Water Swimming
Experienced swimmers often look at Mallorca and immediately see:
water.
But open-water swimming requires much more planning than swimming in a hotel pool.
Weather.
currents.
boats.
visibility.
local conditions.
safe entry and exit.
Never assume that because the Mediterranean looks calm from the hotel, every area is suitable for swimming.
Choose recognised swimming areas.
Check conditions.
Train responsibly.
The sea is beautiful.
It still deserves respect.
Hiking: Mallorca's Other Great Sports World
Cycling gets much of the international attention.
But the Serra de Tramuntana gives Mallorca another huge active-travel identity.
Walk.
Hike.
Climb.
Discover.
The Tramuntana is a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape and contains routes suitable for very different abilities.
Mallorca's great advantage is that you can:
stay in Palma and hike the mountains during the day.
No need to change accommodation every night.
Palma as a Hiking Base
Hotel Amic Horizonte → Palma.
Morning:
drive or public transport.
Valldemossa.
Deià.
Esporles.
Banyalbufar.
Sóller.
Cúber.
Lluc.
Walk.
Return.
Massage.
Dinner.
Palma.
That combination is particularly attractive in:
autumn.
winter.
spring.
When hiking conditions can be much more pleasant than peak summer heat.
Sports Mallorca Is a 365-Day Idea
This is critical.
Mallorca should not sell sport only in July.
In fact, several sports become more attractive outside summer.
WINTER
Cycling.
running.
golf.
hiking.
training camps.
SPRING
Cycling.
golf.
hiking.
running.
sea activity begins expanding.
SUMMER
Swimming.
water sports.
early-morning cycling.
gym.
pool.
AUTUMN
Cycling.
golf.
running.
hiking.
sea.
Mallorca does not need twelve Augusts.
Sport gives every season its own reason to visit.
Why Winter Can Be Better for Sport
Try running 15 kilometres in Palma in August at 14:00.
Then try February.
You understand quickly.
For many activities:
cooler temperatures.
fewer crowds.
lower heat load.
quieter roads in some areas.
different landscapes.
make winter extremely attractive.
This is particularly important for:
golf.
cycling.
running.
hiking.
Sport + City Break
This may be Horizonte's strongest sporting position.
We are not proposing:
a sports camp separated from normal life.
We are proposing:
SPORTS + PALMA.
Morning workout.
Then:
Cathedral.
restaurant.
shopping.
conference.
museum.
meeting.
friends.
This makes Horizonte particularly interesting for couples where:
one person wants cycling
and:
the other does not.
Or groups where:
golf is important
but:
the evenings matter too.
Sport + Business = Active Bleisure
You came to Palma for a meeting.
That does not mean the rest of the day belongs to the meeting.
Before breakfast:
gym.
After work:
run.
Following morning:
Bellver.
Extend the stay:
golf.
bike.
hike.
This is one of the reasons Hotel Amic Horizonte's bleisure positioning makes sense.
A city surrounded by outdoor sport turns:
business travel
into:
business + movement + Mallorca.
Sports Groups at Hotel Amic Horizonte
There is also a group opportunity.
Golf clubs.
Cycling groups.
Running clubs.
Swimming groups.
Sports associations.
Teams.
Corporate wellness groups.
The hotel offers:
rooms.
food and beverage.
meeting spaces.
group coordination.
gym.
pool in season.
bike services.
and access to Palma.
For sports groups, contact:
grupos@amic-hotels.com
This allows us to look at:
room allocation.
meal times.
equipment.
meeting needs.
transport.
early breakfast requirements.
and the specific sport.
A cycling group and a golf group do not need the same hotel operation.
Early Breakfast Matters
Sports travellers live on different schedules.
A cyclist may want to leave early.
A golfer has a tee time.
A runner may train before the heat.
A hiking group may have a transfer.
Current regular breakfast hours at Hotel Amic Horizonte are 07:30–10:30.
For organised groups with specific operational requirements:
ask in advance.
Do not assume.
Plan.
That is how sports travel works better.
Food Is Part of Training
Sports hotels sometimes communicate:
bike room.
gym.
pool.
And forget:
food.
Training requires:
energy.
hydration.
recovery.
At Horizonte you can combine activity with the hotel's current restaurant and bar service, whose kitchen is currently published as open until 22:00.
And sometimes the best post-session meal does not need to be complicated.
Protein.
carbohydrate.
vegetables.
water.
And perhaps:
the beer after the round of golf.
Balance.
Recovery Matters Too
Sports travel is not only:
more kilometres.
more climbs.
more rounds.
A good active trip also needs:
rest.
sleep.
stretching.
food.
massage.
pool.
quiet time.
Hotel Amic Horizonte's massage service by appointment adds another useful recovery element.
After:
Tramuntana.
100 km cycling.
18 holes.
long run.
a massage can suddenly seem like a very intelligent decision.
The View Can Be Part of Recovery
There is an underrated sports facility at Horizonte:
doing nothing.
Sit.
Look at Palma Bay.
Eat.
Talk.
Recover.
Athletes understand that training stimulates improvement.
Recovery creates it.
And even people who are not athletes sometimes need reminding:
rest is allowed.
What About Professional Teams?
Hotel Amic Horizonte can accommodate sports travellers and groups, but we would always discuss specific professional requirements before presenting ourselves as a specialist high-performance base.
Professional teams may require:
dedicated nutrition.
secure equipment rooms.
physiotherapy facilities.
exclusive meeting spaces.
very specific schedules.
vehicle logistics.
privacy.
These should be agreed individually.
Again:
do not promise what the hotel has not operationally agreed.
That is part of good sports hospitality.
What About Amateur Athletes?
This is where the opportunity becomes enormous.
You do not need to be professional to travel for sport.
Perhaps your holiday goal is:
first 100 km ride.
improve your golf.
run every morning.
hike three Tramuntana routes.
swim.
stay active.
Or simply:
return home feeling better than when you arrived.
Mallorca is ideal for that traveller.
A 3-Day Active Palma Break
DAY 1 — PALMA RUN
Arrival.
Easy run along Paseo Marítimo.
Dinner.
Sleep.
DAY 2 — CYCLING
Bike rental.
Palma.
Coast or Tramuntana depending on ability.
Return.
Pool in season.
Massage.
Dinner.
DAY 3 — BELLVER + PALMA
Morning Bellver walk/run.
Breakfast.
Old Town.
Departure.
Three days.
No sports resort required.
A 5-Day Mallorca Sports Break
DAY 1
Palma running + gym.
DAY 2
Road cycling.
DAY 3
Golf.
DAY 4
Serra de Tramuntana hike.
DAY 5
Recovery swim + Palma.
One island.
Five completely different sporting environments.
A Golf Weekend
FRIDAY
Arrive.
Drink overlooking Palma Bay.
SATURDAY
Golf.
Lunch.
Palma.
SUNDAY
Different golf course.
Late lunch.
Departure.
Simple.
Commercial.
Repeatable.
A Cycling Weekend
FRIDAY
Arrive.
Collect rental bike.
Easy spin.
SATURDAY
Long route.
Tramuntana or central Mallorca.
Recovery.
SUNDAY
Coastal ride.
Breakfast.
Return bike.
Fly home.
Palma becomes your cycling base.
A Runner's Weekend
Session 1
Paseo Marítimo.
Flat.
Sea.
Session 2
Bellver.
Hills.
Forest.
Session 3
Hotel gym / stairs / recovery.
No need to repeat the same terrain.
Sport for Couples
One of the hidden advantages of staying in Palma rather than a specialist sports resort:
you do not both need to love the same sport.
One person:
golf.
The other:
Palma shopping.
One:
cycling.
The other:
museum + coffee.
One:
long run.
The other:
sleep.
Meet again:
lunch.
pool.
sunset.
That can produce a much better holiday than forcing everybody into the same activity.
Sport for Families
Active holidays do not need to become training camps.
Walk Bellver.
Cycle an easier route.
Swim.
Try paddleboard.
Play ping pong.
Walk the waterfront.
The goal does not need to be:
performance.
Sometimes:
movement + fun
is enough.
Mallorca Sports & Events
Mallorca regularly attracts:
cycling competitions.
running events.
triathlons.
sailing regattas.
golf tournaments.
swimming competitions.
football.
and international sporting visitors.
This creates another use for Hotel Amic Horizonte:
accommodation around the event.
Participant.
Coach.
Family.
Support crew.
Spectator.
If you are coming for a specific event, ask:
Where is the start?
Where is registration?
Where is equipment storage?
What time is breakfast?
Do I need transport?
Those questions matter more than generic statements like:
“sports-friendly hotel.”
Why Location Matters for Sport
Hotel Amic Horizonte sits in an interesting triangle.
SEA
Palma Bay.
Paseo Marítimo.
nautical activities.
MOUNTAIN
Bellver immediately around Palma.
Serra de Tramuntana beyond the city.
CITY
Palma.
restaurants.
culture.
business.
services.
That triangle is difficult to reproduce.
And it is the real sporting product.
Not the treadmill.
THE SEA.
THE MOUNTAINS.
THE BAY.
THE CITY.
Mallorca does the heavy lifting.
Horizonte gives you somewhere to:
start.
return.
recover.
eat.
sleep.
and go again.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mallorca good for sports holidays?
Yes. Official tourism organisations promote the island for cycling, running, golf, hiking and nautical activities, supported by varied terrain and Mediterranean conditions.
Does Hotel Amic Horizonte have a gym?
Yes. The hotel's current facilities include a gym.
Does Hotel Amic Horizonte have a swimming pool?
Yes. The hotel has a seasonal outdoor swimming pool and solarium.
Is the pool suitable for professional swim training?
It is a hotel leisure pool rather than a professional competition pool.
Does the hotel offer cycling services?
Yes. Hotel Amic Horizonte currently works with Mallorca Cycling Station, offering bike rental, technical advice and preferential rates for guests.
Can I cycle from Palma?
Yes. Hotel Amic Horizonte's current route suggestions include the Paseo Marítimo, Palma–Arenal, Cala Major and routes towards Valldemossa.
Is Mallorca suitable for road cycling?
Yes. The official Balearic tourism portal highlights the island's varied terrain and road network as particularly attractive for cycling tourism.
Are there golf courses near Palma?
Yes. Palma tourism currently highlights five 18-hole courses in the municipal environment, while Hotel Amic Horizonte also identifies several courses around Palma and western Mallorca.
Which golf courses are relevant from Horizonte?
Options include Son Vida, Son Muntaner, Son Quint, Real Golf de Bendinat and other Mallorca courses depending on your itinerary.
Can I run near Hotel Amic Horizonte?
The Paseo Marítimo and Bellver area provide two very different nearby running environments: waterfront and hill/forest.
Can I hike while staying in Palma?
Yes. Palma works well as a base for day trips into the Serra de Tramuntana.
Are there water sports in Palma?
Yes. Official Palma tourism highlights activities including windsurfing, kayaking, paddleboarding, water skiing and swimming.
Does the hotel offer massage?
Yes, massage is currently available by appointment.
Can sports groups stay at the hotel?
Yes. For organised groups, contact grupos@amic-hotels.com so accommodation, food, schedules and operational needs can be coordinated.
Is Hotel Amic Horizonte a professional sports centre?
No. It is a sports-friendly Palma hotel that can serve as a base for active travellers and groups.
Our Sports Philosophy
We do not need to claim:
“We have everything.”
Mallorca already has everything around us.
The sea.
The mountains.
The roads.
The golf courses.
The Bay.
The trails.
The climate.
Palma.
Our role is simpler.
Give you:
a comfortable base.
a gym.
a pool in season.
cycling support.
food.
massage.
space to recover.
and a city to enjoy when training is finished.
Because a sports trip should not only produce:
kilometres.
watts.
steps.
scores.
It should also produce:
memories.
HOTEL AMIC HORIZONTE · PALMA DE MALLORCA
Your Sports Base in Palma
RUN THE BAY.
RIDE MALLORCA.
PLAY THE COURSES.
HIKE THE TRAMUNTANA.
SWIM.
TRAIN.
RECOVER.
THEN ENJOY PALMA.
Sea in front of you. Mountains behind you. Mallorca waiting outside.
For sports groups and enquiries: grupos@amic-hotels.com
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