For something a little bit different choose a holiday to Pollensa
Not to be confused with a holiday in Puerto Pollensa, the town of Pollensa is quite a different experience altogether. Pollensa is the cultural capital of the north west of Majorca. This ancient town provides a network of snaking, narrow streets ready to be explored. Spectacular architecture and a rich, diverse and cosmopolitan population will delight and surprise with the town providing endless nooks and crannies to be investigated and discovered.
What to expect from your Pollensa holiday
Each weekend the town comes alive as the Sunday market gets fully underway. Fruit and flowers, handicrafts and jewellery are showcased to their best light and even if you’re not buying it’s worth experiencing this riot of colour and commerce, just for the atmosphere. Pollensa’s ancient and beautiful Nostra Senyora Del Angels church will take your breath away, and the old town is steeped in history with some buildings dating back to the early thirteenth century.
Looking down on the town is Calvary Hill where many people climb the dizzying heights to see the pilgrim chapel known as Calvari Church as well as the stunning views. If this sounds like an intimidating prospect, never fear, there are cafes and shops lining the ascent and you can make the journey down at your own pace!
A holiday to Pollensa is really all about choice. Pollensa has an abundance of restaurants and cafes where you can take full advantage of the regions delicacies. The very reasonably priced local wines and beers ensure that you can have a quiet and enjoyable night out but you would need to go a little bit further afield to find night clubs or bars on a grand scale.
If you do find that life in town is a bit too quiet there is nothing to stop you travelling the short four mile journey to Puerto Pollensa where you will find a lively resort with a vibrant marina, healthy nightlife and a long sandy beach if you fancy sunbathing. There are many other resorts on Majorca to be enjoyed, click here for more information on other Majorca holidays.
Who would suit a holiday to Pollensa?
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