Location....
Mallorca - Pollenca
Getting there: 2.5hr international flight from most UK Airports to Palma,
40 minute drive to the villa from the airport.
Pollenca - shops/restaurants/bars - 2km,
Pollenca is nestled at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana, the
mountain chain along Mallorca's northern coast, it is a very attractive
traditional Mallorcan town which is a world away from the package
holiday resorts found elsewhere on the island.
The main square is a perfect place to eat or enjoy a drink in many of
the restaurants around the square. The market on Sunday is a great
way to spend a morning strolling among the stalls and shops around
the square.
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Visit the Puig de Maria
Puig de Maria is the hill on the outskirts of Pollenca with a monastery
on top. Its first origins reach back to 1348. Main parts of the complex
have been built in the 15th century. After 1564, it was only sporadically
used as monastery, while the church had been maintained during all
the centuries as a pilgrim church. The last nuns left the convent in 1988.
Since then, it is used as a hostel. Its location high over the town of
Pollença and the old, venerable but simple buildings together with
the view on the coastline, the Serra de Tramuntana and the wide
plane give quite a mystical atmosphere.
Port de Pollenca: 6km, 10 minutes This resort 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 Tramuntana mountain range. No wonder it remains a
favourite with families and couples who return time and time again.
Originally a fishing village Puerto Pollensa retains the time old tradition
of the evening paseo or stroll. On warm, balmy evenings everyone
wanders up and down between the marina where the yachts beach
and port every 10 minutes,
The Calvario Steps: Climb the 365 steps from the church in town to
the church on the hill to enjoy the beautiful view. The Good Friday
procession from the church at the top of the hill to the church in town
is an amazing event not to be missed.
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