Pollensa Holidays

Historic hilltop charm in north Majorca – cobbled streets, the famous 365 Calvari Steps, and a proper taste of authentic Mallorcan life. Stay in nearby Puerto Pollensa for beaches and easy access. 🏛️

📌 Good to Know

☀️ Weather – Similar to the coast but slightly cooler in the evenings thanks to the mountain backdrop. Summer highs around 30°C, mild winters of 10-15°C

💶 Prices – Slightly cheaper than the beach resorts. Coffee around €2, tapas €5-8, three-course meal €15-20

🚌 Getting Around – Regular buses connect Pollensa to Puerto Pollensa (10 mins) and Palma (1 hour). Hire a car to explore the Tramuntana

🏆 Fun Fact – The famous crime writer Agatha Christie holidayed in nearby Puerto Pollensa and wrote 'Problem at Pollensa Bay' while there!

✨ Pollensa Highlights

🪜 365 Calvari Steps – The iconic cypress-lined staircase leading to a hilltop chapel with panoramic views over the bay and Formentor peninsula

🏛️ Plaça Major – The heart of town with its beautiful 18th-century church, Sunday market, and terrace cafés perfect for people-watching

⚔️ La Patrona Festival (2nd August) – One of Majorca's most spectacular fiestas with a mock battle between Moors and Christians

🎵 Classical Music Festival – World-class concerts in the stunning Sant Domingo Cloisters every August since 1962

⛰️ Tramuntana Gateway – Perfect base for hiking, cycling, and exploring the UNESCO-listed mountain range

🏨 Where to Stay

Pollensa town itself is an inland historic centre – the hotels are in nearby Puerto Pollensa, just 6km away on the stunning bay. It's a 10-minute drive or bus ride between the two.

💑 For Couples

Romantic Hotel - Adults Only – Does what it says on the tin! Beachfront adults-only bliss in the peaceful Gonmar district with live music evenings and laid-back terrace vibes.

MarSenses Puerto Pollensa Hotel & Spa – Stylish four-star adults-only hotel with ocean-themed suites, a tropical pool, and a stunning spa. Two minutes' walk to the beach.

Hotel Miramar – Prime promenade position with private sun terrace, spa with Jacuzzi and sauna, and a restaurant serving fresh Mediterranean cuisine with bay views.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 For Families

Mar Hotels Playa Mar & Spa – Brilliant for families with a Splash Zone featuring water slides, a Mini Club for 4-12 year olds, and a spa that welcomes kids at certain times.

PortBlue Club Pollentia Resort & Spa – Four-star resort set in a natural park with indoor and outdoor pools, kids' pool, and Family Suites with separate bedrooms.

Cabot Pollensa Park – A proper all-rounder that guests return to year after year. Spacious outdoor pool, spa, and just 180m from the beach.

💰 Great Value

Hoposa Pollentia – Right on the seafront with a colonial-style terrace, freshwater pool, and family entertainment. Rooms with sea-view terraces available.

Capri – Small 30-room hotel near the harbour and pedestrianised area. Italian restaurant on-site and just 50m from the beach.

🎯 What to Do

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Families

• 👟  Climb the 365 Calvari Steps

  together – it's easier than it looks, and there's a café at the top for ice cream rewards

• 🛍️ The Sunday market

  in Plaça Major is brilliant for browsing crafts, trying local treats, and soaking up the atmosphere

• 🚴 Cycle the flat route between Puerto Pollensa and Pollensa town – totally doable with kids

• 🦩 Visit Albufereta Wetlands

  for easy birdwatching walks and spotting flamingos

💑 Couples

• 🌅 Watch the sunset from the Mirador del Calvari viewpoint after climbing the famous steps

• 🏛️ Wander the Sant Domingo Cloisters – stunning Baroque architecture and the setting for the annual music festival

• 🍽️ Book a table at one of the upmarket restaurants around Plaça Major for proper Mallorcan cuisine

• ⛰️ Hike up Puig de Maria (330m) for panoramic views and lunch at the hilltop monastery restaurant

👯 Groups

• ⚔️ Time your visit for La Patrona (2nd August) – an all-night fiesta with the famous Moors vs Christians battle at dawn

• 🍷 Explore the local bodegas and sample Majorcan wines – several within easy reach of town

• 🧗 Challenge yourselves to canyoning in the Tramuntana mountains with local adventure company Món d'Aventura

• 🍻 The bars around Plaça Major stay lively on summer evenings – perfect for a few drinks under the stars

🏛️ Culture Vultures

• 🎻 Festival de Pollença (August) – world-class classical concerts in the Sant Domingo Cloisters since 1962

• 🌉 The Roman Bridge (Pont Romà) dates back to Roman times – one of the island's oldest structures

• ⛪ Visit the Church of Mare de Déu dels Àngels in the main square with its stunning interior frescoes

• 🏰 Explore the Convent of Sant Domingo – 16th-century Dominican architecture with beautiful cloistered courtyards

🏖️ Nearby Resorts

• Puerto Pollensa – The beach resort 6km away with all the hotels, restaurants, and that gorgeous sandy bay

• Alcudia – Another historic walled town with a stunning long beach, 10km east

• Cala San Vicente – Small, peaceful cove resort perfect for a quieter beach day