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Holidays in Puerto Pollensa

The sleepy resort of Puerto Pollensa stretches along a sheltered curved bay that is lined with sandy beaches, set against the backdrop of the Boquer mountain range on Majorca's north coast. Puerto Pollensa developed around the scenic fishing port that serves the picturesque old Roman town of Pollensa, situated a few miles inland. Far quieter and more laid back than the nearby resorts of Magaluf and Palma Nova, Puerto Pollensa attracts mostly families and couples. Holidaymakers generally take inclusive packages at the resort's family hotels, or rent sophisticated villas on the port's celebrated Pine Walk promenade.

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Sightseeing in Puerto Pollensa

Puerto Pollensa offers all the usual water sports popular with visitors, Equipment and facilities are readily available from several operators at the marina and along the beach. Glass bottom boat trips are popular and easily available from the port. There are also plenty of opportunities for hiking along walking trails in the surrounding hills and scenic mountains. Sightseeing in the port itself and the neighboring old town, particularly on foot, is an interesting option. Excursions to the lighthouse at Cap Formentor, along a hair-raising but beautiful drive, are popular, also trips to other places of interest on the island of Majorca.

Puerto Pollensa Beaches

Most visitors come to Puerto Pollensa purely for relaxation on its magnificent beaches. Cafes, restaurants and tourist shops stretch along the promenade as well as several elegant hotels, which overlook the wide sandy beach and the shimmering bay. Those willing to make the effort to be up for sunrise are rewarded with an inspiring sight as gentle waves lap the shore in the early morning light.

Shopping in Puerto Pollensa

Although Puerto Pollensa is not a well known shopping resort, it is very adequately supplied with shops and boutiques catering to the tourist trade. One of Majorca's largest and liveliest local markets happens every Sunday in the main church square in Pollensa's Old Town. Stalls stretch down the side streets and are filled to bursting with a variety of goods from fresh fruits and vegetables to local crafts and carvings, leather goods, ceramics and lace. Market day in Puerto Pollensa itself is on Wednesdays, when stalls are set up in the Church Square. The port is connected to the old town by a regular and frequent bus service.

Activities in Puerto Pollensa

Like everything else in Puerto Pollensa, the evening nightlife is laid-back and quiet. Visitors and locals take time for the traditional evening stroll from along the Pine Walk, as far as the elegant Illa D'Or hotel. After lingering over a delicious dinner most are content to watch the world go by from a pavement café. Most of the hotels offer entertainment, but the main resort of Puerto Pollensa is not designed for the techno clubbing set, though there are nightclubs in nearby Alcudia, only a few miles to the south. The old town and resort experience plenty of festivals, however, when things get lively, such as the festival of St Anthony on January 16 and in July when the patron saint is honored with parades, concerts and plenty of dancing in the streets. In February an annual carnival is held, and during the second week of November celebrations focus around the annual trade fair.

Culture in Puerto Pollensa

Situated in the hills, towards the north east of Mallorca, Pollensa is a peaceful old town that has been largely unaffected by tourism. It was established a few miles inland to protect against any sudden pirate attacks; its harbor, Puerto Pollensa, was left as an unprotected outpost. Today the port has grown into a popular family resort. Some of Pollensa's medieval centre remains around the Plaça Major, the main square, including the church of Nostra Senyora dels Àngels. From the outside the church is quite plain, the sheer stone façade punctuated only by a large rose window, but the interior is highly decorative As well as the church, the main square houses a selection of bars and cafés. On the outskirts of the adjacent resort of Cala San Vicente there are ancient burial caves that are worth a trip.

Food in Puerto Pollensa

Puerto Pollensa is renowned for hosting some of the best fish restaurants on Majorca. There is also a wide selection of restaurants catering to all tastes, from the best of British to pizza, Chinese, the local tapas and even a Kashmiri restaurant.

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