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Local poet Costa i Llobera masterfully transmitted the beauty and classical resonance of “The Pine Tree of Formentor”, which is still revered at the Literary Conversations held since 1959 at the present-day Hotel Barceló Formentor. In a similar vein, the town’s commitment to the world of culture remains firm to this very day. Tales that are within your reach to listen to, feel, experience or share with whoever you may wish. If you’d like to receive alerts about free activities, concerts or specific shows, or you’d like further information on any of the content on this site, all you have to do is sign up. Start planning your holidays right now!
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Pollença, a place with stories to tell
Picture a place where verdant pine-clad mountains descend to meet an intensely turquoise sea. A town where stunning backdrops, a fascinating past and friendly locals are part of everything you do.
Imagine for a moment the authentic character of a dynamic town, with lively and creative people making Pollença a place with a full of content.
The town, with its old quarter, is the hub of social activities. Outlying resorts round off the destination: the Port, with excellent accommodation and tourist amenities, and Cala Sant Vicenç, with some of the best hotels on the island.
And, of course, the Formentor peninsula. Its famous hotel, its viewing point or its lighthouse have been sources of inspiration for politicians, artists and thinkers alike. Now you can discover them too.
Welcome to Pollença, a place with stories to tell.
How to get to Pollença
The distance from Palma Airport to the town is 60km and the journey should take around 45 minutes.
- Leave the airport and follow signs for Palma on the Ma-19 motorway.
- After just over 4km, turn off at Exit 3 and join the westbound lane of the Ma-20 motorway.
- After 2.6km, on the outskirts of Palma, turn off at Exit 3 and join the Ma-13 following signs for Inca/Port d'Alcúdia.
- After almost 40km, turn off at Exit 40 (signposted Pollença), cross the bridge over the motorway and join the final 10km stretch of road to Pollença.
Public transport
- At Palma Airport there are taxi stands and coach stops with information about fares and routes.
- A taxi costs around 70 euros, slightly less if leaving from central Palma.
- The website of the local public transport company (TIB) has information about coach routes and timetables:
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Joan March Gardens and Desbrull Tower
Visitas
The garden is always open, but the tower cannot be accessed.
These gardens offer a taste of the lush indigenous vegetation and also feature a medieval Gothic tower and a statue of local hero Joan Mas.
This site was given to the town by one of the island's most famous clans, the March family (1), and is dedicated to Joan March Servera, the first-born son of its founder. In return, the Town Council created a public park and a botanical garden, which were completed in the late 1980s.
Although relatively new, the Jardins Joan March actually house part of Pollença's history, which is a medieval Gothic tower that belonged to the mansion of the local Desbrull family. This tower is said to date from the Conquest of Mallorca (2) in the thirteenth century. Meanwhile, the statue of local hero Joan Mas (1520-1607) immortalises the greatest pirate attack on the town in 1550, which is commemorated in Pollença on 2nd August each year as part of the Fiestas de la Patrona.
The trees in this garden epitomise the lush Mallorcan vegetation and include olive trees (the wild variety), yews (with their rows of spiky leaves), orange trees (one of the main fruit trees of the island), carob trees (whose long dark pods produce locust bean gum that has several food uses), dwarf palms (the only palm species native to Europe) and slender cypress trees (which feature on the town's coat of arms).
(1) The March family: One of Spain's most influential families thanks to the success of Joan March Ordinas in the many businesses he ran, some of which were bona fide companies, such as the Trasmediterránea shipping company, whilst others were linked to contraband. Shares are today owned by the investment holding company Corporación Financiera Alba, valued at around 2 billion euros, and its finance arm is the Banca March, founded in 1926 by Juan March Ordinas himself. The family owns numerous estates and mansions, many of them in Mallorca.
(2) Conquest of Mallorca: Determined to conquer Mallorca and annex it to the Crown of Aragon (which back then included present-day Catalonia and Aragon), King Jaime I landed in the town of Santa Ponsa (southwest of Mallorca) in September 1229 with a 150-strong fleet of warships and the intention to expel the Moors from the island. After fierce fighting, he managed to take hold of the then capital Madina Mayurqa, now Palma de Mallorca, on 31st December, even though some Moors remained in Mallorca and stood strong in the Sierra de Tramuntana until the complete conquest of the island in 1332.
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Pollença Museum
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Wine trade fair
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Festival de Pollença
The Festival of Pollença was founded in 1962 at the initiative of the distinguished English violinist Philip Newman. Over ...
Convent and Cloister of Santo Domingo
This convent was built by Dominican Friars (1) between 1558 and 1616 in order to bolster their ...
Saint Sebastian day
An interesting procession in honour of the Saint has been preserved, in which two small horses dance ...
Plaça Vella and Can Llobera
The Plaça Vella ('Old Square'), which is part of the original old quarter dating back to medieval ...
Pollença Market
This market has 300 stalls where we can find food, crafts, shoes, clothes, plants... It takes place ...
Mare de Deu dels Angels Parish
This parish church was founded in 1236, but only four years later it was handed to the ...
Holy Thursday and Friday
Considered of Tourist Interest from 1968, it basically consists in unnailing an articulated Saint Christ situated at ...
The Corpus Christy and the Eagles dance
Some authors relate them to the weaver’s union of Pollença, but others attribute these figures a more ...
La Patrona (The Patron Saint festivities)
Since 1970 the celebrations start with the opening speech, which is read in Saint Domingo’s Cloister. Among ...
Plaça de l'Almoina
Plaça de l’Almoina is small in size but rich in history. Its name means 'alms', as it ...
Saint Antoni’s day
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La Fira (the main local trade fair)
Nowadays, the Fair (or how is known locally, la Fira) is held on Saturday, Sunday – the ...
Plaça Major
This square was created between 1854 and 1857 to provide a new meeting point for Pollença locals, ...
Montision Building
The Colegio de San Ignacio, popularly known as Edificio Montisión, was built by the Jesuits (1) between ...
Oratory of Sant Jordi
The Oratorio de Sant Jordi was built in the sixteenth century on the then outskirts of the ...
Oratory of Roser Vell
The exact construction date of this chapel is unknown. It is often said to be the fourteenth ...
El Calvari
The Knights Templar were the first owners of this mount, which today hosts one of the most ...
La Font del Lleó
La Font del Lleò (Lion Fountain) was the first public fountain in Pollença. Until its construction in ...
Roman Bridge
Some people believe it was part of an aqueduct to the former town of Pollentia (now Alcùdia) ...
Puig de Maria
Standing at 330 metres above sea level, construction of this shrine to the Virgin Mary began in ...
Centre d'Estètica Aina
A beauty center where to enjoy a lot of treatments such as: pedicure, manicure, facial and body ...
Pollença Museum
The name of Pollença is linked to the world of painting from the first years of the ...
Wine trade fair
It is usually celebrated in April in Saint Domingo’s Cloister. The number of visitors increases yearly, that’s ...
Festival de Pollença
The Festival of Pollença was founded in 1962 at the initiative of the distinguished English violinist Philip Newman. Over ...
Convent and Cloister of Santo Domingo
This convent was built by Dominican Friars (1) between 1558 and 1616 in order to bolster their ...
Spira Bar & Grill
Restaurant with modern proposals based on traditional food of the cuisine of the mediterranean area. In our ...
Ema
Casual, urban and practical fashion. Men and women clothing. Spanish brand like: Skunk Funk, Fete... and T ...
Xicra Cafè Pollença
Quiet place for small business meetings over a cofee on the terrace. Conveniently located near the Plaza ...
La Mar Doça
Cafeteria, we specialize in developing coffees, offer a wide selection of coffees from traditional to special and ...
Pollença
The routes which are considered most interesting and have the best conditions for cycling pass through a variety of ...
IB-RED
IB-RED, founded in 2007 in Pollença, is a telecommunications operator that provides Internet services through its own ...
Farmacia Miguel Oliver
The pharmacy Oliver is located in the centre of Pollença. Our team has extensive and professional experience ...
Pollentia Properties North Mallorca
Pollentia Properties Real Estate will be based on 13 years of experience of the Real Estate business ...
Vàritx
Balearic Properties
Balearic Properties is one of the longest operating real estate agencies in Pollensa, with 20 years of ...
Siroco Pollença
Zapatos con marcas (Callaghan, Fluchos, Pikolinos, Wonders, Hispanitas, Nordikas, Montane y muchas mas).
Canaves Enseñat S.L.
Kensington Finest Properties International
Rodemann & Wood, exclusive partner of Kensington International Pollença, is the real estate agency which specialize in ...
Nord Villas Pollença
Es una empresa que se dedica al alquiler vacacional de propiedades en la zona norte de Mallorca.
Saint Sebastian day
An interesting procession in honour of the Saint has been preserved, in which two small horses dance ...
Tapimar
We have available a wide range of fabrics and curtain systems. We manufacture and install blinds with ...
March moda
March Moda has been working now for two generations for the people in town. It all started ...
Plaça Vella and Can Llobera
The Plaça Vella ('Old Square'), which is part of the original old quarter dating back to medieval ...
Pollença Market
This market has 300 stalls where we can find food, crafts, shoes, clothes, plants... It takes place ...
Mon d'Aventura
Món d’Aventura specializes in sports and adventure activities in Mallorca. We have the best team of professionals ...
Engel & Völkers Mallorca North
Engel & Völkers in the North of Mallorca has been specializing in the area for over 15 ...
Juma ***sup
Aina Kids
Mare de Deu dels Angels Parish
This parish church was founded in 1236, but only four years later it was handed to the ...
TOMIR RACE
Organised by the Club Pollença Mountain Division.
POLLENÇA HALF-MARATHON
This race is held every year Organised by the Pollença Town Council and the Pollença Half-Marathon Association.
Holy Thursday and Friday
Considered of Tourist Interest from 1968, it basically consists in unnailing an articulated Saint Christ situated at ...
Mon d'Aventura
Món d’Aventura specializes in adventure activities and sports in Mallorca. We have the best team of professionals ...
La Coquette
Le Coquette Pollença is a women's fashion and accessories shop. We work with the aim of meeting ...
The Corpus Christy and the Eagles dance
Some authors relate them to the weaver’s union of Pollença, but others attribute these figures a more ...
Espai d'Art 32
Espai d'art 32 es una apuesta innovadora dentro del mundo cultural. Se trata de un nuevo concepto ...
La Fusteria
In this bar-restaurant you can find what is considered by many to be the best pa amb ...
La Patrona (The Patron Saint festivities)
Since 1970 the celebrations start with the opening speech, which is read in Saint Domingo’s Cloister. Among ...
Pollença Properties
Estils i Formes
Ferreteria Jaume
Hardware generally. copies keys, plumbing,electricity tools, garden, household, paintings, screws, etc..
L'Hostal ( T.I.)
Sabateria Expo Pell
La Birreria
Open from 9 am, we offer the authentic majorcan bun for breakfast, the classic vermouth and a selection of snaks in the afternoon. ...
L´ull viu
Prensa internacional/reservas-Libros adulto-infantil.catalán , castellano , inglés , francés , alemán , ruso...Juguetes didácticos, madera, hojalata . ...
Orenda mallorca
Herbodietética Natura
Renault Dacia Pollença
Venta de vehículos nuevos y de ocasión. Fundado en 1964. Reparaciones de chapa y pintura. Diagnosis multimarca. ...
La Botigueta
We offer the best of traditional japanese cuisine with elements of mediterranean diet, creating a very interesting fusion and whose main product is shushi. We also ...
Electrodomèstics Vila
Sale and repair of electrical appliances . Installation of air conditioning and satellite antennas.
La Penya Pizzeria Obris
Restaurant specialized in pizzas, salads, burguers, pasta and meats. come to visit our cozy and familiar dining room. We ...
La Granota Sabates i Joguines
The shop was open in 2000 just for children shoes, in the 2011 we moved to the ...
Plaça de l'Almoina
Plaça de l’Almoina is small in size but rich in history. Its name means 'alms', as it ...
Saint Antoni’s day
The pine climbing is the main activity of the day. In old times the tradition was to ...
La Fira (the main local trade fair)
Nowadays, the Fair (or how is known locally, la Fira) is held on Saturday, Sunday – the ...
Plaça Major
This square was created between 1854 and 1857 to provide a new meeting point for Pollença locals, ...
Optica Bellavista Pollença
Stylish range of designer sunglasses and frames: OAKLEY, PRADA, DOLCE GABBANA, TOM FORD, FENDI, POLICE, RAY BAN, ...
Porta Mallorquina, Licencia Pollensa Real Estate, SL
To offer exclusive real estate in Mallorca - that is what we specialise in. Our selected properties ...
Anuma
Zapatos de la marca Giuseppo, Mustang, XTI.
Villas de Pollensa S.L.
Villas de Pollença offers the best holiday vacations staying at a holiday villa. Our villas are completely ...
Montision Building
The Colegio de San Ignacio, popularly known as Edificio Montisión, was built by the Jesuits (1) between ...
Llobera llar i decoració
In Llobera llar i decoració, you will be able to find towels, bath and beach robes, covers, ...
Tannat
Serving, among other things, delicacies "pa amb oli" made from special pumpkin seed bread.?Furthermore you will find a large of quality wines, Iberian products and much more. Tannat is more than ...
MOBLES PERELLÓ
Agromart
Puig de Maria
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Papereria Tot Útil
Stationary with service photocopying, binding , office , school and books for all ages.
Oratory of Sant Jordi
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Mapfre Pollença
La Paceta Restaurante
Mediterranean cuisine. Exquisite risottos and paellas. Quality cuts of meat, fresh fish and local levels. Delicious and ...
Son Sant Jordi (T.I.)
All rooms are tastefully decorated, each one unique, retaining the charm of Majorcan style. The separate houses ...
DOWN URBAN POLLENÇA
Organisers: Ajuntament de Pollença i North Riders.
RUN FOR ALZHEIMER’S.
Organised by AFAMA.
Oratory of Roser Vell
The exact construction date of this chapel is unknown. It is often said to be the fourteenth ...
MALLORCA 5000 SKYRUNNING
This race is organised by mountain clubs and the FBME. It is held every year.
Naturalment dietètica i nutrició. Herboristeria
Ecological shop, vegan and great selection of specific food products. Also, food intolerance tests are perfomed. and ...
Idiomes Pollença
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El Calvari
The Knights Templar were the first owners of this mount, which today hosts one of the most ...
SERRA NORD MOUNTAIN RACE (FIRST YEAR)
Soller-Pollença along the GR221
Farmàcia Cerdà
We offer you drug medications and a wide variety of products like Parapharmacy, Dermopharmacy, nutrition products, Homeopathy, ...
Vall de Colonya
Visit to the Valley help us to bring in a more family environment but with some preparation in hiking. ...
La Font del Lleó
La Font del Lleò (Lion Fountain) was the first public fountain in Pollença. Until its construction in ...
Camí vell de Lluc
This beautiful route follows the old Royal route that connected Pollença to Lluc Sanctuary, today part of the GR221. ...
Camí vell de Lluc
This is an easy and well signposted route. It follows trails through outstanding countryside and has the ...
Roman Bridge
Some people believe it was part of an aqueduct to the former town of Pollentia (now Alcùdia) ...
ULTRAMALLORCAMAN
Organisers: Club Grup Esportiu S’Escapada
Vall de Colonya
This part of the island nestles between the Penya Mascorda, the Calvari, the Serra de la Coma ...
Puig de Maria
Standing at 330 metres above sea level, construction of this shrine to the Virgin Mary began in ...
Fartàritx Gran
This route takes you into the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Along a path that ...
Climbing Lluc
Organisers: Associació Antics Blavets de Lluc.
Galeries Mestre Paco
Teixits Vicens
Teixits Vicens is a family run artisan textile factory founded in 1854 in Pollença. Manufacturer of typical ...
COPA MALLORCA (FUTBOL)
Organisers: Eventos Deportivos Nadri.
Santuïri
The climb to the Puig de Santuïri (141m) is a very interesting walk, not only because of ...
Son Brull & SPA *****
The essence of Mallorca at its most sophisticated. An eighteenth-century Jesuit monastery converted into a luxury hotel ...
3\65
Dinner at Restaurant 3 \ 65 is quite an experience for the senses. Whether in the cozy ...
Conde Transfers
Conde Transfers has more than 11 years of experience in transporting road passengers. Over the years Conde ...
Magatzem Torrandell
Company dedicated to the sale and distribution of all kinds of related world of the hardware items ...
The Best Villas Pollensa
The Best Villas Pollensa, company specialized in villa rentals with extensive experience in the travel industry, is ...
FUN RUN TO PUIG DE MARIA
Organisers: Obreria del Puig de Maria.
Villa Colonya
HOUSE FOR RENT DIRECT FROM OWNERS Villa Colonya is a centenary villa situated in the Colonya Valley, ...