Explore holidays in Pollensa & Puerto Pollensa
Nestled in north Mallorca, picturesque Pollensa sits in the lee of the Tramuntana mountains, close to the glorious sandy beach at Puerto Pollensa. Its characterful Old Town is threaded with narrow cobbled streets and packed with atmospheric bars, cafes and restaurants, plus chic little shops for a foodie treat or essential new beach item. Climb the Calvari steps for a view over the whole town, or sit and watch the world go by in the bustling Plaza Major. The lively Sunday market is a top attraction for browsers and bargain hunters, and a great place to find tasty local produce for your villa barbecue or picnic on the beach.
Puerto Pollensa is ideal for a family holiday, with an easily-accessible, long, sandy beach, watersports and plenty of dining choices for all appetites. Take a stroll along the famous Pine Walk or drive out to the Formentor Peninsula for magical sunset views.
To complete the picture of your luxury holiday in Pollensa or Puerto Pollensa, we offer a selection of handpicked villas and a delightful agroturisme hotel, an inspiring blend of old and new for families and couples alike. For the best Pollensa beaches and things to do in the area, see our Guide to Pollensa below.
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Our guide to Pollensa & Puerto Pollensa
Overview
Introduction to Pollensa & Puerto Pollensa
The story of Pollensa
This small town was first settled around 2000 BC. There are still echoes of its medieval past and Moorish influences in the labyrinth of narrow streets, but today it’s mainly elegant 17th and 18th-century houses that give Pollensa its charm.
In recent years, a sophisticated, bohemian air has crept into the backstreets and around the pedestrianised town centre. You’ll find galleries, boutiques, pastry shops and stylish little delis, while the Old Town square enjoys a new lease of life with thriving cafés and restaurants, an evening buzz and a lively Sunday morning market.
The beachside pleasures of Puerto Pollensa
Just a ten-minute drive from Pollensa, this little fishing village has blossomed into a genteel resort, with a marina that now bustles with high-spec yachts. A palm-lined promenade with cafés, bars and restaurants runs alongside the 1,500m soft, sandy beach and then narrows into the famous Pine Walk. This elegant, paved walkway is pushchair-friendly, but also perfect for strolling arm in arm as the sun sets. And, if you’re looking for other lovely bays, there are more Blue Flag coastal beauties to explore, all within an easy drive away.
Lazy days inland
The plains stretching out below Pollensa are criss-crossed by a maze of small country lanes and the close proximity of the rugged Tramuntana Mountains, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, opens up a world of exploration, including the ten walking and five cycling trails of the Biodiversity Routes, offering artists, nature lovers and history buffs plenty to write home about.
The rolling countryside in the foothills of the mountains is some of the most unspoilt in Mallorca. Explore traditional ‘off the beaten track’ villages, including Moscari, Sa Pobla, Campanet, Selva (which has some great restaurants) and Caimari, famous for its olive oil. Hilltop Búger (pronounced boo-hair in Spanish and boo-zhay in Mallorquin) has a thriving Saturday market at its heart, and is surrounded by old windmills and fragments of the ancient oak forests that would once have covered much of the landscape. Today this delightful little town is encircled by almond and carob fields, providing a scenic backdrop for hikes and biking tours. Less than a 20-minute drive from Alcúdia Bay but a complete contrast to the busy seaside resorts, Búger is a place to reconnect with the countryside and slow down to enjoy a really relaxing holiday.
Culture and vultures!
From wine tasting in the bodegas of Inca to Pollensa’s pristine nine-hole golf course (one of 20 on the island), north Mallorca has perfected the art of versatility. Sunset cruises, guided cycling tours and summer classical music festivals sit shoulder to shoulder with traditional Sunday markets and contemporary art galleries. In the mountains between Sóller and Pollensa (Ma10), you’ll find the Cuber Reservoir, home to many birds of prey including black vultures. Or you can opt out of ‘doing’ altogether, and just sit in a square with a glass of something cold and let your holiday unwind around you.
