Guide to Puerto Pollensa - Tourist and Travel Information
Puerto Pollensa has a unique atmosphere, loved by couples and families who return year after year
The region of Pollensa, in the far north of Mallorca, is one of the most beautiful parts of the Island to choose for a holiday. Puerto de Pollensa has such an easygoing tranquil atmosphere, you can't compare it with any other resort in Mallorca. This is why the resort has huge following of families and couples who return each year, with many ultimately buying a property their own.
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The Pollensa Beaches and Pinewalk?
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Nearby Attractions - Things to Do
The Resort of Puerto de Pollensa
This Mallorcan seaside resort has immense unspoiled natural beauty. The Port has a wonderful array of small boats and luxury yachts in an amazing setting against the backdrop of the Tramuntana Mountains.
For tourists, especially families, Puerto de Pollensa offers safe gently sloping sandy beaches with wonderful wide promenades running alongside. At the end of the promenades you have the delightful Pinewalk, a narrow tree lined cobbled walkway with tiny beach areas all the way to the Aerodrome. You will find an abundance of property for rent, cafes and retaurants to choose from, something for everyone.
View of Puerto Pollensa Pinewalk
Cycling and watersports of all kinds are popular in the area, in fact you will find a Wind Surf school directly on the beach as you approach the town from the Alcudia. You could try Scuba Diving or improve your diving skills in the clear calm waters.
Originally a small fishing village, the town has grown slowly and steadily over time to cope with demand in tourism. In previous years visitors to this area were mainly from Britain however today you will also find German, Scandinavian, French and Eastern European Tourists. The Port has come along way with the tourist boom and provides a sizeable percentage of income to Pollensa and Mallorca in general.
Getting to Pollensa
The journey from Palma Airport is fast and straightforward with motorway for the majority of the journey. It takes around 1 hour by car or taxi, a little longer by private transfer mini-buses. You can hire a car on the internet for collection at the airport or take a taxi direct from there to the resort. Travelling by bus
is possible however the journey takes a good deal longer.
From the airport take the Palma airport bus no 1 to Plaza de Espana and then TIB bus No.340.
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The Beaches and Pinewalk
The bay of Pollensa is very wide and long with the beach (just under 4 kilometres) running alongside the resort. It is a little narrow at the beginning with a few rocky points until you reach the start of the long stretches of fine golden sand.
Pinewalk Beach area Calm, clear waters
Some of the Hotels provide sun-beds for their guests on certain parts of the beach. You will see private property owners bringing their own beach chairs and setting up alongside the shade of the pine trees. Although the smaller beach areas can be particularly crowded in July and August, they are preferred by many because of the excellent views across the bay.
Lifeguards on duty Beach Volleyball
Lifeguards are on duty daytime at various points along the main beach and you will find plenty of sunbeds, parasols etc for hire. Alongside the usual pedalos for hire, you will find Kite, Windsurfing and Kayak lessons available and if you are feeling energetic you could use the public Volleyball net!
Pinewalk Illa D'Or Terrace
The Pinewalk is very enjoyable for a stroll, especially in the evenings when tourists and locals tend to take a walk after dinner. Because of the volume of pine trees, it is best to have some mosquito repellent handy after dusk.
Where can I find local Pollensa Information?
For local area information, you will find the Tourist office in Paseo Saralegui, at the start of the long beach-port entrance. You will find all sorts of local facts on Pollensa such as cycling, watersports etc. There will be an attendant on duty during opening hours for questions.
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Pollensa Port (Puerto)
The Port and Marina is an enormous area with many fishing boats and yachts permanently moored there. Summer months are extremely busy when all types of boats, yachts and luxury superyachts berth there for a short while before continuing their sail.
We recommend taking a stroll around the Port where you can enjoy the excellent views of the bay and over to the town.
There is a car park at the entrance.
View to La llonja View Early Morning
Pollensa local stores
The town centre
The central roundabout near the end of the Port leads to either Pollensa MA2210 or Formentor MA2210
The town centre has various stores selling tourist memorabilia, fashion goods, clothing and footwear.
Eroski City Supermarket Town Centre
There are several small local grocery stores which stock basic essential food items, milk, bread etc.
Eroski City Supermarket is 50 metres from the roundabout in Calle Joan XXIII. You also have a larger Eroski Centre on the edge of town. If you travel a little further to the Industrial Estate on the main road travelling to Pollensa Village (2.4km) you will find the largest Eroski Supermarket in the area, together with a Lidl store. Parking is free and this can be a big bonus.
If you are looking for some serious shopping on a much bigger scale, chain stores, fashion boutiques, El Corte Ingles etc, you could travel to Palma for the day. You could use the Tib Islandwide local Buses No.340 to the Plaza de Espana and from there within 5 minutes you are in shopping heaven.
Read the Palma City Guide before you go.
Markets
Puerto Pollensa Market is held every Wednesday from 0900-1300. It centres in the main square and flows into several of the small streets. If you miss this one you could travel to the nearby Pollensa Village on Sundays to enjoy the market there. You will find all the usual items for sale such as bags, sunglasses, clothes as well as fresh Mallorcan produce such as freshly grown local fruit, olives, almonds, cheeses, serrano and various cured meats.
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Where are the Chemists?
If you need a Chemist (Farmacia), there are 3, the first near to Eroski City Supermarket in the town centre and another a few streets along from this on Calle Llevant. The third is on the seafront (Paseo Londres) near to the childrens playpark (opposite the beach).
Accommodation in Pollensa
View over the Bay from Illa D'Or Hotel
There are a good selection of hotels opposite the main beach and in the town centre itself. Puerto de Pollensa also has a large volume of Apartments with many for tourist rental.
Check out our selection of hotels in the Pollensa area.
In the evenings from the seafront Hotels you can enjoy the beautiful views and sunsets across Puerto Pollensa Bay. You can reserve most Hotels independently on the internet or book a package type holiday with a Tour Operator if you prefer. Some of the hotels have private jetty type sunbathing and dining areas situated on the beach. Some are open to the public in the evenings.
Dining Out in Puerto Pollensa?
Fine Dining
Visitors and locals living in this area have wide range of Restaurants to choose from. You will find various cuisine types such as Spanish, Mallorquin, British, Italian, Chinese, Indian and many more.
A few of these offer a daytime 'menu-del-dia', a two or three course meal with wine for a set price. Many also offer a set evening meal for an economic price. There are only a few fast food outlets in this area.
Find a selection of places to eat in the Pollensa area
Things to do in Pollensa region
Aerial View
The village of Pollensa is a short 5 minute drive from the Puerto de Pollensa and well worth a visit.
To reach Pollensa town by local bus, take the Tib 340 which has a good regular service.
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Formentor and Lighthouse
You can easily take a trip to Formentor, the farthest Northern point of Majorca. It is really worthwhile for the breathtaking scenery alone. There are various points where you can stop to explore along the way. The roads are extremely narrow in places therefore the journey can take some time.
If you continue along the Formentor road you will eventually arrive at the Lighthouse where you can park and admire the views.
Pollensa Boat trips
Boat Trip Ticket Office
You can arrange various boat trips from the boat ticket office beside the Port. Alternatively you can arrange boat and other interesting trips to many destinations around Mallorca from one of several car hire and ticket offices or from one of the tour operators in the hotels.
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You can see more photos of the area in our pollensa photo gallery
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