Pollensa Travel Guide

 
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  • Those pesky 365 steps !
      Those pesky 365 steps !
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  • The Roman bridge very near the main road
      The Roman bridge very near the main road
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  • Over the Roman bridge
      Over the Roman bridge
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Things to Do  

Chapel of Calvari

Chapel of Calvari, Pollensa

 Paisleypaul Says:  The Chapel of Calvari (Eglesia del Calvari) woult test any infidel's faith with the 365 steps tha lead up to it from the central square at Carrer del Ombra. Be aware also that the stairss are not suitable for taking in one stride - nor really two! - so it was a kind of step... 

(House &) Museum of Dionís Bennàssar

(House &) Museum of Dionís Bennàssar, Pollensa

 Paisleypaul Says:  La Casa Museo Dionís Bennàssar is at the foot of the Calvario steps. He was a local artist born in Pollença 1904 and active until his sudden death in late 1967. From farming stock he studied art but was enrolled in the military and in Morocco suffered a debilitating wound... 

A look on your way in to town

A look on your way in to town, Pollensa

 Paisleypaul Says:  The bus drops you on the main road and you cross the seasonal river to somequiet streets to get th town centre.There is a Roman bridge here - over a seasonal river - a rvier which at the end of May 2011 was nowhere to be seen. 

Old olive tree

Old olive tree, Pollensa

 russian_yaz Says:  Right 10 meters before the roman bridge U'll see an olive tree. Some say that it was planted by the romans when the bridge was builded, almost 2000 years back...can U believe it? There is only the body of the tree, no leafs. 

Ancient roman bridge

Ancient roman bridge, Pollensa

 russian_yaz Says:  There is a small ancient bridge on the outskirts of the town. When going to Formentor or the port, U'll see a small sign pointing right. 

Church on the base of the calvary

Church on the base of the calvary, Pollensa

 russian_yaz Says:  This is an old church in the base of the hill heading to the Calvary. The staris begin 50 meters to the left. 

Church on the base of the calvary

Church on the base of the calvary, Pollensa

 russian_yaz Says:  This is an old church in the base of the hill heading to the Calvary. The staris begin 50 meters to the left. 

Stairsway to the Calvary

Stairsway to the Calvary, Pollensa

 russian_yaz Says:  365 steps until the top of El Calvario, the Calvary. On the top U´ll have a wonderfull view of Pollenca town. U can go either walking trough the stairs or in car. U´ll find a small church and a bar on the top where to refresh and enjoy the view.Nevertheless I was on my... 

Pollenca beach

Pollenca beach, Pollensa

 russian_yaz Says:  In the port of Pollenca U´ll find lot of things to do, U can just seat and enjoy the fres sea breeze on the surroundings bars and pubs. 

Visit the Polleca Port

Visit the Polleca Port, Pollensa

 russian_yaz Says:  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. Long white beaches full with bars, pubs and restorants of... 

The Calvari staircase

The Calvari staircase, Pollensa

 Rob_Johnstone Says:  Turn into the lane to the left of the church and follow the signs to the steps.From the foot of the steps it may be difficult to count all 365 of the steps, but I can reasure you there are 365 of them, I've counted every single one of them. The steps are lined by Cypress... 

Hotels  

Grupotel Molins

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Hotel Juma

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Restaurants  

Cafe del Calvari: Before or after THAT climb.......

Cafe del Calvari: Before or after THAT climb......., Pollensa

 Paisleypaul Says:  Before we tackled the 365 steps to the chapel atop the Calvari steps for the magnificent views....... Waitress service here sometiems looks like it will take one day for each of those 365 steps! But we were in no hurry and it was sunnily pleasant at the outdoor tablesWell we... 

Tango: Best family value in Puerto Pollensa

Tango: Best family value in Puerto Pollensa, Pollensa

 bigmikeyoyo Says:  A great place to dine with or without the family,try the fantastic Tango Mussels to start followed by the most tender suckling pig or my favourite the roast shoulder of lamb just falling off the bone,friendly and efficient staff make this place one you'll keep going back... 

Transportation  

Hire a bike

Hire a bike, Pollensa

 Rob_Johnstone Says:  Whilst in and around the Badia d' Pollenca area. Why not hire a bicycle to get around. The area around the bay and up to Pollenca is flat and most of the roads are safe (see my warnings tip), most roads have a cyle lanes and traffic seem to respect these lanes.Bikes can be... 

Train to Pollenca

Train to Pollenca, Pollensa

 russian_yaz Says:  As usual, take the train on Palma and go to Sa Pobla, then take a bus, taxi or rent a bicycle and there are still more 12km to Pollenca. The train ticket there and back is 4.90€. 

Shopping  

Ceramiques Monti-Sion: Traditional pottery

Ceramiques Monti-Sion: Traditional pottery, Pollensa

 russian_yaz Says:  Plenty of small things to buy, plates, wall decorations, etc. Hand made... Spect no less than 3 euros and up to 50 

...don´t remember...sorry...: Mallorcan typical sandals

...don´t remember...sorry...: Mallorcan typical sandals, Pollensa

 russian_yaz Says:  Is a small shop near the main plaza, on one side of the church. Here they sell lot of typical mallorcan sandals, in every color and size. Around 20 euros 

Warnings and Dangers  

Puerto Pollenca - Pollenca road (PM-220)
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PM-220 (Note car ahead driving in cycle lane!)

Whilst cycling/walking or jogging from Puerto Pollenca to Alcudia may be a calm and relaxed experience. trying the same from Puerto pollenca to pollenca allong the PM-220 can only be compared to doing the same on the hard shoulder of the M25 on a friday tea time. Not to be adviced!.
instead take the Alcudia road along the bay ( PM-222) take the K61 road at Llenaire and follow this "old" road to Pollenca. A little longer but far more rewarding in views and peace and quiet not to mention arriving safe and sound.

Updated Sep 7, 2004

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Sports & Outdoors  

Puig Tomir

Puig Tomir, Pollensa

 Rob_Johnstone Says:  Puig Tomir:Standing at 1103 m this is by far not the highest mountain in Mallorca, but don't be mistaken this is a mountain.My climb started at Lluc monastery, I headed towards Binifaldo and the bottling plant. from there the climb became steep and in places quiet dangerous... 

Sierra De Tramuntana

Sierra De Tramuntana, Pollensa

 Rob_Johnstone Says:  Most people don't realise that the highest peaks on Mallorca, Puig Major which stands at 1447 m and the second highest Puig Massanella1382 are both higher than Ben Nevis 1343 which is the highest mountain in the UK.Puig Major : Altough the highest your not allowed to climb... 

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