Two towns in northern Majorca which have been very popular holiday destinations for many years are Puerto Pollensa and Cala San Vicente, however, another town where you could have a very interesting ( non beach) holiday is the attractive ancient Majorcan town of Pollensa.
This town, which has a population of around 9,000 sits near the northern tip of Majorca close to two mountain ranges– Sierra Del Norte and the Sierra De Tramuntana and is only a one hour drive north from Palma.
The land around the area is one of the earliest parts of Majorca to have been inhabited and the name Pollensa derives from the name of the Roman capital — Pollentia.
The town is very old Majorcan in appearance, having narrow cobbled lanes bounded by tall stone houses and numerous church clocks regularly chiming.
Every Sunday morning a market takes place in the square, which attracts visitors from far afield and it also offers a good reason to be able to sit in one of the many bars and have tasty food and refreshment.
Pollensa has many attractive buildings, some dating from the 13th century.
You will find an abundance of history throughout the town and a very enjoyable day or more could be spent delving into the history of the buildings.
At the rear of the town is the Calvary Hill where you can (and many do), climb the steep rise of 365 shallow tread steps to the top, where you will see a pilgrim chapel (Calvari Church).
Every Good Friday a torchlight procession carries a figure of Christ down the steps.
If you are keen to stay in an attractive old world town, steeped in history, then you will enjoy being in Pollensa.
As Puerto Pollensa and Cala San Vicente are only short bus journeys away, you could spend part of your holiday in these towns where you will find wonderful beaches and an abundance of restaurants
suitable for all tastes.
Images of Pollensa old town
Hotels in Pollensa old town
Pollensa Sunday Market
Calvary Steps
Pollensa Cockeral Font
Festival de Pollensa
