The indoor cycling heart of Mallorca, just a short distance from Hotel Amic Horizonte
Palma de Mallorca is known around the world for road cycling, the Serra de Tramuntana, coastal routes, cycling training camps and Mediterranean bike-friendly holidays.
But Mallorca is not only about road cycling.
In the city of Palma, the island also has one of its most important indoor cycling landmarks: Palma Arena, today officially known as Velòdrom Illes Balears.
For cycling lovers, sports groups, track cycling fans, event organisers, federations, clubs and active travellers, the Velòdrom Illes Balears is an essential part of Palma’s sporting identity.
And for guests staying at Hotel Amic Horizonte, it is especially convenient: the hotel is located in Palma, overlooking the Bay of Palma, with easy urban access to the velodrome, the port, the city centre and the main cycling routes of Mallorca.
If you are coming to Palma for track cycling, a cycling event, a sports competition, a training camp, a club trip or a cycling holiday, Hotel Amic Horizonte offers a practical and inspiring base.
Sea views.
City access.
Cycling culture.
And the Velòdrom Illes Balears within easy reach.
From Palma Arena to Velòdrom Illes Balears
Many people still know the venue as Palma Arena.
For years, that name became associated with major sports events, cycling history and the development of indoor track cycling in Mallorca.
Today, the venue is officially known as Velòdrom Illes Balears, but the memory of Palma Arena remains powerful for cycling fans.
It is a multifunctional sports venue in Palma de Mallorca, strongly connected to track cycling and large-scale sporting events. Its indoor cycling track has made it one of the island’s most recognisable sports facilities.
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A landmark for track cycling in Mallorca
The Velòdrom Illes Balears is more than a building.
It is a symbol of Mallorca’s cycling ambition.
Mallorca is internationally famous for road cycling, but track cycling has its own beauty: speed, precision, technique, power, tactics and the unique atmosphere of indoor competition.
Inside a velodrome, cycling becomes pure intensity.
Every lap matters.
Every line matters.
Every acceleration matters.
Every movement is measured.
Every rider feels the banking of the track.
The Velòdrom Illes Balears gives Palma a space where cycling is experienced in a different way: not through mountain climbs or coastal routes, but through speed, geometry, discipline and the emotion of the track.
The legacy of the Track Cycling World Championships
The original post remembered the excitement around the Track Cycling World Championships in Palma, an international event that marked an important moment for cycling in Mallorca.
That spirit still matters today.
Major cycling events help position Palma and Mallorca as more than holiday destinations. They show the island as a serious sports destination, capable of welcoming athletes, teams, federations, spectators, organisers and international cycling culture.
The legacy of that moment is not only historical.
It continues every time a cyclist searches for Palma Arena.
Every time a team comes to Mallorca for training.
Every time a sports group looks for accommodation near the Velòdrom Illes Balears.
Every time Palma appears on the map of international cycling.
Mallorca is road cycling.
Mallorca is training camps.
Mallorca is mountain routes.
Mallorca is also track cycling.
Where is Palma Arena / Velòdrom Illes Balears?
The Velòdrom Illes Balears is located in Palma de Mallorca, in the northern urban area of the city, around the Carrer de l’Uruguai / Son Moix sports environment.
This area is well known for sports facilities and events, making it a practical destination for athletes, teams, supporters and visitors attending competitions or training sessions.
From Hotel Amic Horizonte, the velodrome is a short urban transfer across Palma.
Approximate distance from Hotel Amic Horizonte to Velòdrom Illes Balears:
Around 4 km in direct urban distance
Approximately 10–20 minutes by car or taxi, depending on traffic and route
A practical transfer for teams, riders, event guests and spectators staying in Palma
This makes Hotel Amic Horizonte a strong accommodation option for visitors attending events at Palma Arena / Velòdrom Illes Balears while also enjoying sea views, Palma Bay, Porto Pi, Club de Mar and the Mediterranean atmosphere of the city.
Hotel Amic Horizonte: a strategic hotel near Palma Arena
Hotel Amic Horizonte is located in Palma de Mallorca, in the Bonanova / Porto Pi area, overlooking the Bay of Palma.
The hotel is close to:
Porto Pi
Club de Mar
Palma Port
Paseo Marítimo
Cala Major
Bonanova
Génova
Bellver Castle
Palma city centre
Velòdrom Illes Balears / Palma Arena
routes towards Calvià, Andratx and the Serra de Tramuntana
This location is especially useful for sports travellers who want to combine:
accommodation in Palma;
easy access to Palma Arena;
sea views;
cycling culture;
city life;
restaurants and leisure;
airport and port connections;
road cycling routes around Mallorca.
For teams, clubs and cycling fans, the hotel connects two powerful sides of Mallorca:
The indoor cycling world of Palma Arena
and
The outdoor cycling world of Mallorca’s roads
Why stay at Hotel Amic Horizonte for Palma Arena events?
When travelling for a cycling event, the hotel matters.
Athletes, teams, staff, organisers and supporters need more than a room. They need location, logistics, comfort, communication and a base that makes the trip easier.
Hotel Amic Horizonte can be a good option for visitors attending events at the Velòdrom Illes Balears because it offers:
a Palma location with good urban connections;
panoramic views over the Bay of Palma;
accommodation for individual guests and groups;
experience with sports and active travellers;
easy access to Palma city centre;
proximity to Porto Pi and the port area;
practical taxi and transfer options;
a relaxed atmosphere after competition or training;
direct contact for group stays and sports travel requests.
For track cycling events, training sessions, championships, cycling meetings or sports-related stays in Palma, Hotel Amic Horizonte offers a balanced base: close enough to the city’s sports venues, but also connected to the sea and the wider Mallorca experience.
Palma: a city for cycling in every format
Palma is increasingly important as a base for cycling tourism and sports travel.
From the same city, visitors can experience different forms of cycling:
Track cycling
At Palma Arena / Velòdrom Illes Balears, riders and spectators can experience the speed, technique and precision of indoor cycling.
Road cycling
From Palma, cyclists can access routes towards Calvià, Andratx, Sóller, Valldemossa, Deià, Lluc, Sa Calobra and the Serra de Tramuntana.
Urban cycling
The Paseo Marítimo, Palma Bay, Portixol, Molinar, Ciudad Jardín and Can Pastilla offer scenic routes for lighter rides, recovery days and active sightseeing.
Cycling events
Palma and Mallorca host a wide range of sporting moments connected to cycling culture, from professional racing to popular events and sports tourism.
This is why Palma is not just a city to visit.
For cyclists, Palma is a complete base.
Track cycling and road cycling: two worlds, one island
Mallorca is famous for its roads, but the presence of a major indoor velodrome gives the island a broader cycling identity.
Track cycling and road cycling are different disciplines, but they share the same values:
discipline;
effort;
technique;
strategy;
endurance;
speed;
concentration;
respect for the bike;
passion for performance.
A cyclist who comes to Palma for the Velòdrom Illes Balears can also discover the roads of Mallorca.
A road cyclist staying at Hotel Amic Horizonte can also appreciate the importance of Palma Arena as part of the island’s sporting infrastructure.
This is the strength of Mallorca: it brings together multiple cycling worlds in one destination.
Cycling routes from Hotel Amic Horizonte
For guests who want to combine a Palma Arena visit with cycling routes around Mallorca, Hotel Amic Horizonte is a practical starting point.
From the hotel, cyclists can plan rides towards:
Paseo Marítimo and Palma Bay
A scenic urban and coastal route ideal for warm-up rides, recovery days and discovering Palma by bike.
Portixol, Molinar and Can Pastilla
A beautiful coastal cycling route connecting Palma with the eastern side of the bay, ideal for leisure rides and active sightseeing.
Calvià and Andratx
Excellent access towards the west coast, rolling roads and scenic cycling areas.
Serra de Tramuntana
The great mountain range of Mallorca, ideal for endurance rides, climbs and serious road cycling.
Sóller, Valldemossa and Deià
Some of the most iconic cycling areas in Mallorca, combining villages, mountains and Mediterranean views.
Sa Calobra and Puig Major
Legendary challenges for experienced road cyclists visiting the island.
This makes Hotel Amic Horizonte a base not only for track cycling fans, but also for riders who want to experience Mallorca on the road.
Ideal for teams, federations and sports groups
The combination of Palma Arena and Hotel Amic Horizonte can be especially interesting for:
track cycling teams;
cycling federations;
sports clubs;
event organisers;
cycling schools;
training groups;
riders attending competitions;
families and supporters;
cycling fans;
amateur road cycling groups;
triathlon groups;
sports travel agencies;
DMCs and tour operators;
corporate sports groups.
For groups, direct contact with the hotel is recommended in order to coordinate accommodation, room types, board options, group needs, arrival times, transfer requirements and any special requests.
A sports stay with sea views
One of the strongest reasons to choose Hotel Amic Horizonte is the view.
After a day at the velodrome, after training, after a competition or after riding the roads of Mallorca, guests can return to the hotel and enjoy the Bay of Palma.
This matters.
Sports travel is not only about logistics.
It is also about recovery, atmosphere and memory.
A team trip feels different when the hotel has sea views.
A cycling event feels different when the city, the port and the Mediterranean are part of the experience.
A stay in Palma feels more complete when sport and lifestyle come together.
At Hotel Amic Horizonte, the day can begin with the horizon and end with the lights of Palma Bay.
Palma Arena, Palma city and the Mediterranean experience
Visitors coming to Palma for an event at Velòdrom Illes Balears can enjoy much more than the venue itself.
Palma offers:
historic streets;
the Cathedral;
Parc de la Mar;
the seafront;
restaurants;
cafés;
shopping;
cultural visits;
Palma Port;
Club de Mar;
beaches near the city;
Mediterranean nightlife;
and easy access to the rest of Mallorca.
This makes the city ideal for athletes, teams and supporters travelling together.
Some guests come for the competition.
Others come to support.
Others come to discover Mallorca.
Hotel Amic Horizonte allows all of them to enjoy Palma from a scenic and practical base.
Official contact for sports groups and cycling stays
For accommodation near Palma Arena / Velòdrom Illes Balears, sports groups, cycling teams, bike-friendly stays or active travel proposals in Palma de Mallorca, please contact Hotel Amic Horizonte directly.
Groups and sports travel:
grupos@amic-hotels.com
Hotel Amic Horizonte:
hotelhorizonte@amic-hotels.com
Official website:
www.hotelamichorizonte.com
For updated information, availability and group proposals, please use the official hotel channels.
Palma Arena and Hotel Amic Horizonte: cycling from the track to the horizon
Palma Arena, today Velòdrom Illes Balears, is one of the great sports landmarks of Palma de Mallorca.
It represents the precision, speed and emotion of track cycling.
Hotel Amic Horizonte represents another part of the same story: Palma, sea views, cycling culture, sports tourism and the Mediterranean lifestyle that makes Mallorca unforgettable.
Together, they create a powerful idea for cycling travellers:
Come to Palma for the velodrome.
Stay above the Bay of Palma.
Discover the city.
Ride the island.
Return to the horizon.
Hotel Amic Horizonte – Palma de Mallorca
Accommodation for cycling fans, sports groups and active travellers near Palma Arena / Velòdrom Illes Balears.
Track cycling.
Road cycling.
Palma city.
Mallorca spirit.
One horizon.
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