Pollensa is one of the most beautiful towns in Mallorca. It is located in the unspoilt North of the island, about 35 miles from the airport. Pollensa is a town with great history and traditions, home to many artists and painters since the beginning of the last century. Here you will find a maze of narrow streets and open plazas; the centre is the main square, overlooked by a magnificent church, where the local Sunday market is held weekly. Bordered by hills and dramatic rocky mountains to the North, Pollensa is just a few minutes drive from some of the island’s most beautiful beaches and stunning mountain scenery.
Pollensa and Puerto Pollensa:
The picturesque countryside around Pollensa is a colourful mixture of fertile fruit orchards and lightly wooded glades, bordered by hills to the south and dramatic rocky outcrops of Mallorca's northern mountains. Contained within ten square kilometres, the region stretches along the coast to Alcudia from the golden beaches of Puerto Pollensa and inland to the quaint, historic small town of Pollensa itself. To the north the shores of Puerto Pollensa and Alcudia are fringed with kilometres of golden sand with water sports and ideal sun bathing for the more relaxing holiday. Pollensa, apart from its pretty square has the Via Crucis which is a notable attraction with its long stairway which ascends Calvary Hill, from which there are superb views over the coast.
Alcudia and Puerto Alcudia:
The town of Alcudia and the compact port of Alcudia are situated on the neck of one of Mallorca's northern peninsulas. Many visit Alcudia for the beach alone, 11 kms of curving white sand that shelves gently into the sea, there are many beach-side cafés and restaurants, and a great variety of water sports. There are many other local activities to keep you occupied including horse riding and golf. The nightlife centres around the local bars and night-clubs which are lively but not rowdy. Alcudia, is just what you would expect from a beach holiday, with a range of nearby cultural sites to visit as well. There is the walled town of Alcudia itself, with Roman ruins and a lovely Sunday market. The port of Alcudia has a lovely old fishing village which lies at the northern end of the beach. A tight grid of streets, with restaurants and gift shops lining the sea front, and more traditional Spanish style shops and cafés on the street behind, with some excellent sea food restaurants.
Other Activities:
Canoeing, boat trips, snorkeling, etc.
