As the areas surrounding Puerto Pollensa offer a wide variety of activities and cultural sights, it would be a shame not to see them whilst you are visiting this region of Spain. Having a car and driving will provide you with the best opportunities to make the most of your holiday and explorer the wide region of Puerto Pollensa with great ease and a sense of freedom. If you haven’t got your own car, there are numerous car hire companies that offer cheap car hire deals making it easy to hire one.
Day Trips – Driving to Pollensa Town & Palma City
For a daytrip to a nearby village or town, travelling by car allows you to travel either close or far in order to gain a great scope of the Spanish culture. Just 12 minutes inland on the simple route across the Ma. 2200 takes you to Pollensa Town where there is a selection of sights and markets which are perfect for an afternoon visit. A car also gives you the ability to travel further afield if you desire to truly explore Mallorca.
A drive along Ma.13 for 50 minutes takes you across the island to the vibrant city of Palma. The city offers a diverse range of activities for the day such as sightseeing architectural wonders, great shopping facilities and visiting the magnificent Cathedral. Having a car on such daytrips enables you the freedom of enjoying your time without the restrictions of coach timetables.
Nearby Attractions
As well as visiting the nearby towns and areas surrounding Puerto Pollensa, you will be able to drive to a selection of family attractions which the island offers. The water parks within the region can be visited along the Ma.13 joining Puerto Pollensa to the Palma area. The 48 minute run across Mallorca would bring the family to Aqualand El Arenal. With fun and activities available for everyone, the water park is well worth the drive and would be a day to remember.
Other family orientated activities accessible by car are the Marine Parks around the Puerto Pollensa area. An hour drive towards Palma takes you to Marineland in Calvia. As many attractions can be found around the Palma area, having a car enables you to enjoy Puerto Pollensa alongside the entertainment across the island without any compromise. The connecting Ma.13 means that this region can be visited with ease; having a car enables you to be closer to Palma’s attractions alongside giving you the independence to visit when you desire.
The opportunity of crossing Mallorca in order to seek out the best attractions which Puerto Pollensa’s neighbouring areas have to offer is one of the great advantages of hiring a car. The wide variety on offer also includes natural reserves within the region. The natural beauty and sublime scenery surrounding the canyon Sa Calobra can be found along the Ma.10 51 minutes from Puerto Pollensa. A diversely tranquil experience within areas surrounding Puerto Pollensa can also be reached within the car along the Ma.13 for an hour. The nature reserve La Reserva provides tourists with a walking trail, an ideal place to enjoy the nature within the island.
Though Puerto Pollensa has nice beaches and makes an ideal location for relaxation the surrounding areas shouldn’t be missed and travelling by car on holiday will allow you to explore nearby towns and areas surrounding Puerto Pollensa. The compact island of Mallorca enables tourists to make quick trips across the island, and enjoy the regions wide range of enjoyments with freedom and ease.
