Pollensa has everything- wonderful scenery, beautiful sandy beaches and a laid-back friendly atmosphere. The sheltered horseshoe shaped bay is set against the stunning backdrop of the Boquer mountain range. No wonder it remains a favourite with families and couples who return time and time again. Definitely, one of the most beautiful and attractive places in Mallorca.

Location:
On the North East coast of Mallorca you find Port de Pollenca. It is a small tourist resort. It has a rather large harbor, now mostly used by yachts. The surrounding mountains to the north are steep, offering spectacular sight seeing

General Information:
Its great geography of colors, makes Pollença the favourite place for artists. Pollensa is very cultural, there are many galleries and typical craftsmanship shops not only Pollensa's but Mallorca's as well, like: Galerias Vicenc, and Casa Maria, where they still keep alive the traditional family art craft, the textile desing and the embroideries.

Where to go:
The nearby town of Pollensa is a short bus ride away and is best visited on Sundays when a bustling and colourful street market takes place. There are also regular buses to Alcudia, with its Roman remains, medieval walls, beaches and waterpark. The Mallorcan capital, Palma, is about an hour away by bus.

Beaches:
Until relatively recently there was neither a beach or any sand in Pollensa. In Pollensa there is know a beach of about one kilometer in length and 30 meters in width. The beach has umbrellas, fist aid, sun beds, and water sports. There are a few bars and restaurants, but mainly it is a quiet beach all year round.

Events:
Pollensa has been a preferred destination of painters and artists since the beginning of this century. Here, the cultural and artistic life never stops. There are a lot of art galleries and museums. During nearly all the year one can enjoy a variety of musical events among which the most famous ones are those which take place in the Santo Domingo Cloister. Every year since 38 years ago, they celebrate the “Music festival of Pollensa” with the regular attedance of H.M. the Queen Sofia.

Facts for Travellers:
The tourist office for Pollensa is located on Carretera Formentor, Pollensa. Tel/Fax: +34 971 865467. For Puerto Pollensa the address is: Calle Miguel Capllonch. Tel: +34 971 534 666.

Activities:
Pollensa Bay has ideal conditions for sailing and windsurfing and you can rent equipment on the beach. There are boat trips to Mallorca's wild northeastern tip and to the nearby beach at Formentor. Bikes can be hired for local excursions, or you can walk across the cliffs to the pretty resort of Cala San Vicente. There is also a golf course nearby. The resort has a good range of souvenir shops, and you can pick up bargains at the Wednesday market.

Nightlife:
Puerto Pollensa has little of the riotous nightlife of some Mallorcan resorts, though there are a handful of discos and laid-back, late-night music bars around the main square. Most people content themselves with a stroll along the Pine Walk where there are several restaurants and bars right beside the beach, or a meal at one of the seafood restaurants on the harbour.

POLLENSA

The municipality of Pollensa is located at the northern end of Mallorca, within the mountain range of the Serra de Tramuntana, which is the island´s most extensive and valuable natural space. It is without doubt one of the most emblematic places in Mallorca, both due to its spectacular landscapes where the land and sea meet, and its traditions, which are the result of its intense history.

The village of Pollença was founded in 1229, when King Jaume I brought Mallorca into the Christian world and introduced Catalan culture. The square of Plaça Major, which is surrounded by bars which fill up during the months of summer, is the centre of the village. This is also the location of the Parish Church, which was built in the 18th century on the site of on older building from the 13th century. The architectural style of the current building fluctuates between Baroque and Classicism, with a basilical layout, a gently-pointed vaulted roof and lateral chapels. Inside the building are Baroque altarpieces and mural paintings. To the left of the church is the square of Plaça Vella, which, together with the surrounding streets, forms the early part of the town, which has a noticeably medieval character. At the small square of Plaça de l´Almoina is the water fountain of the Font del Gall, which was built in the 19th century and which has become one of the symbolic reference points of Pollença. At the end of the street of Carrer Costa i Llobera is the Oratory of Sant Jordi - an old 16th-century church with a basilical layout, cross-vault roof and a single chapel. On the street of Carrer de Jesús is the building of Monti-sion, which is an old Jesuit monastery constructed in the 18th century that was inhabited by this religious order until its expulsion from Spain. In the 19th century Pollença Council converted it into the Consistorial House and reopened the church, which has a basilical layout, a barrel-vault ceiling and lateral chapels, with an interior decoration in the French Baroque style. Of all the architecture here, the cloister of the old monastery is of particular note.

From the street of Carrer de Jesús it is possible to climb a long stairway of 365 steps to the peak of the hill where the small chapel of Calvari is situated. The chapel was constructed at the end of the 18th century and is in the neo-Gothic style owing to reforms that masked its previous Baroque style, which was typical during the time in which it was built. Inside there is a unique work of sculpture from 1448, showing Christ and the Mother of God at his feet with fragments of prayers in Latin and Catalan.

At the edge of Pollença´s historic heart, next to the Gardens of Joan March, is the Convent of Sant Domingo. It is situated on the street which bears the convent´s name and comprises a church and a cloister; the cloister has become one of the most representative centres for cultural activities in Pollença, including the International Plastic Arts Competition and the International Music Festival. It is also the home of the Pollença Municipal Museum, which has collections of contemporary painting and Gothic altarpieces, as well as various pieces related to the history of Pollença.

As you enter Pollença there is a small sanctuary known as Roser Vell, the origins of which are uncertain but which dates from the 14th century. Another of Pollença´s characteristic monuments is the Pont Romà (Roman Bridge), on the street of Carrer del Pont on the outskirts of the village; despite the bridge´s name, its origins remain unknown, though it is known to be very old.

Weekly market: Every Sunday morning.

Puerto de pollensa

El Port de Pollença, which is located on the Bay of Pollença in the north east of Mallorca, is the tourist resort chosen by the majority of tourists who opt to spend their holidays in a hotel or apartment within the region of Pollença. It is built along the coast, with a promenade for pedestrians next to the beach, which is where most of the bars, cafés and restaurants are located. It is not one of the island´s larger resorts and the hotels and apartments here are low-rise buildings. The resort has all the services needed to enjoy a holiday by the sea in a cosmopolitan and exclusive environment with unique surroundings and is a gathering point for people from different parts of Europe.