kokonut

We will be in Mallorca in September, deciding where to base ourselves that isn't too crowded or full of tourist, for exploring, cycling and the beaches.

Maribel

The west and northeast Tramuntana area of the island is extremely beautiful, but in September nowhere on the island will be void of tourists.
The villages of Sóller, Port d Sóller, Deiá, Pollença, Port de Pollença, Valldemossa are my favorites there and extremely photogenic. For easy beach access, Port de Sóller and Port de Pollença.

kokonut

Thank you, We are deciding between those exact towns, Do you have feedback on choosing between Valldemossa, Pollenca and Soller as a base? Bike shop, hiking, beach exploring are important to us.

Maribel

Yes, I visited them all but used Sóller as a base and stayed in a former citrus merchant´s mansion. But if beach is important to you, I would stay in Port de Sóller at the beach or in Port Pollença, where there is a more expansive beach. Hiking and biking and exploring....everywhere.

kokonut

Thank you again Maribel. We are leaning toward Soller or near Valldemossa. are the accommodations in the former citrus merchants mansion one you recommend?

Maribel

Yes, but remember that for the beach you'll need to take the ancient wooden train-tram from Sóller down to Port de Sóller. The ride is a treat, but in Sóller you won´t have the beach at your footsteps. Our host was an avid cyclist. This is serious cycling country!

kokonut

Please if possible share the name of accomadation you were happy with , or the cyclist,
Thank you

Maribel

This is where we stayed in Sóller and the manager is the cyclist.
The Salvia
https://www.hotelsalvia.com

The Garden Junior Suite is my favorite room.

I must be geographically challenged today. In post #2 I meant to say the west and northwest of Mallorca are the areas we found most interesting and beautiful---the Tramuntana.