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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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Mare de Deu dels Angels Parish Church
Handed to the Order of Knights Templar after its foundation in the thirteenth century, this church marked the point when Pollença began to grow into one of the main towns on the island.
This parish church was founded in 1236, but only four years later it was handed to the Knights Templar (1), who had been granted swathes of land in northern Mallorca by King Jaime I of Aragon in recognition of the help they gave him during the Conquest of Mallorca (2) in 1229. It was around this church that Pollença began to expand, eventually ending the thirteenth century as one of the main towns on the island.
After the Order of the Knights Templar was dissolved in 1312, all its properties, including this church, were ceded to the Order of the Knights Hospitallers, later known as the Order of Malta (3) remaining in their hands until 1836. However, the only trace of its original appearance is the base of the bell tower, construction of which began in 1470, although it didn't reach its current height until 1921.
The building we can see now was constructed between 1714 and 1790. It is a basilica floor plan (4) church with vaulted side chapels. Inside you can see several valuable works of art, such as the Baroque altarpiece on the high altar dedicated to Mare de Déu dels Angels - created between 1752 and 1764 by Mallorcan sculptor Joan Pere Obrador - or fourteen large canvases depicting the Stations of the Cross (5).
(1) Knights Templar: Knights Templar is the name given to members of the Poor Fellow Knights of Christ and of the Temple of Solomon, also called the Order of the Temple, one of the most famous Christian military orders of the Middle Ages. It was founded between 1115 and 1120 by French knights in order to protect the lives of Christians who made the pilgrimage to Jerusalem after its conquest. The growing power of the Templars, who wore distinctive white robes with a red cross, aroused strong suspicions and was precisely the reason behind the decree issued by Pope Clement V in 1312 to dissolve the order. Today, a veil of mystery still surrounds the Order's secret activities and ceremonies.
(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.
(3) Order of Malta: Founded in Jerusalem around the year 1048, the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, which would later be renamed the Order of Malta in the sixteenth century after settling on this Mediterranean island, is one of the few orders created in the Middle Ages that is still active today. Its initial goal was to care for pilgrims to the Holy Land at the hospital it owned in Jerusalem - hence its other name, the Order of Hospitallers - and its members had to pronounce vows of chastity, poverty and obedience, as well as to serve the sick. It later acquired a military element to take on the armed defence of the sick, pilgrims and its medical centres. Its symbol is a white eight-pointed cross.
(4) Basilica floor plan: A type of architectural floor plan that dates back to Roman public buildings. It consists of a main nave separated from other lower naves by rows of columns, allowing churchgoers to focus on the chevet of the church, which is usually an apse where the high altar is found. Access to the church is via the nave itself.
(5) Stations of the Cross: A total of fourteen crosses or fourteen paintings, depending on the case, which depict the main events suffered by Jesus Christ between his condemnation to death and his crucifixion and entombment.
DIRECCIÓN
Plaça Major
07460 Pollença
CONTACTO
Holy Thursday and Friday
Considered of Tourist Interest from 1968, it basically consists in unnailing an articulated Saint Christ situated at ...
Corpus Christy
Some authors relate them to the weaver’s union of Pollença, but others attribute these figures a more ...
Plaça Major
This square was created between 1854 and 1857 to provide a new meeting point for Pollença locals, ...
Pollença Market
This market has 300 stalls where we can find food, crafts, shoes, clothes, plants... It takes place ...
La Patrona
Since 1970 the celebrations start with the opening speech, which is read in Saint Domingo’s Cloister. Among ...
Sant Sebastià
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 ...
Plaça de l'Almoina
Plaça de l’Almoina is small in size but rich in history. Its name means 'alms', as it ...
Sant Antoni
The pine climbing is the main activity of the day. In old times the tradition was to ...
Joan March Gardens and Desbrull Tower
This site was given to the town by one of the island's most famous clans, the March ...
La Fira
Nowadays, the Fair (or how is known locally, la Fira) is held on Saturday, Sunday – the ...
Montision Building
The Colegio de San Ignacio, popularly known as Edificio Montisión, was built by the Jesuits (1) between ...
Convent of Santo Domingo
This convent was built by Dominican Friars (1) between 1558 and 1616 in order to bolster ...
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 ...
Oratory of Sant Jordi
The Oratorio de Sant Jordi was built in the sixteenth century on the then outskirts of the ...
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 ...
Pont Romà
Some people believe it was part of an aqueduct to the former town of Pollentia (now Alcùdia) ...
Oratory of Roser Vell
The exact construction date of this chapel is unknown. It is often said to be the fourteenth ...
Puig de Maria
Standing at 330 metres above sea level, construction of this shrine to the Virgin Mary began in ...
Holy Thursday and Friday
Considered of Tourist Interest from 1968, it basically consists in unnailing an articulated Saint Christ situated at ...
Corpus Christy
Some authors relate them to the weaver’s union of Pollença, but others attribute these figures a more ...
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.
Plaça Major
This square was created between 1854 and 1857 to provide a new meeting point for Pollença locals, ...
Aina Kids
March moda
March Moda has been working now for two generations for the people in town. It all started ...
La Coquette
Le Coquette Pollença is a women's fashion and accessories shop. We work with the aim of meeting ...
Pollença Market
This market has 300 stalls where we can find food, crafts, shoes, clothes, plants... It takes place ...
La Patrona
Since 1970 the celebrations start with the opening speech, which is read in Saint Domingo’s Cloister. Among ...
Mon d'Aventura
Món d’Aventura specializes in adventure activities and sports in Mallorca. We have the best team of professionals ...
Sant Sebastià
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 ...
Espai d'Art 32
Espai d'art 32 es una apuesta innovadora dentro del mundo cultural. Se trata de un nuevo concepto ...
Canaves Enseñat S.L.
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. ...
Mon d'Aventura
Món d’Aventura specializes in sports and adventure activities in Mallorca. We have the best team of professionals ...
Orenda mallorca
Juma ***sup
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 ...
L´ull viu
Prensa internacional/reservas-Libros adulto-infantil.catalán , castellano , inglés , francés , alemán , ruso...Juguetes didácticos, madera, hojalata . ...
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 ...
Ema
Casual, urban and practical fashion. Men and women clothing. Spanish brand like: Skunk Funk, Fete... and T ...
Herbodietética Natura
Sant Antoni
The pine climbing is the main activity of the day. In old times the tradition was to ...
L'Hostal ( T.I.)
Balearic Properties
Balearic Properties is one of the longest operating real estate agencies in Pollensa, with 20 years of ...
Optica Bellavista Pollença
Stylish range of designer sunglasses and frames: OAKLEY, PRADA, DOLCE GABBANA, TOM FORD, FENDI, POLICE, RAY BAN, ...
Pollentia Properties North Mallorca
Pollentia Properties Real Estate will be based on 13 years of experience of the Real Estate business ...
Spira Bar & Grill
Restaurant with modern proposals based on traditional food of the cuisine of the mediterranean area. In our ...
Farmacia Miguel Oliver
The pharmacy Oliver is located in the centre of Pollença. Our team has extensive and professional experience ...
Joan March Gardens and Desbrull Tower
This site was given to the town by one of the island's most famous clans, the March ...
La Fira
Nowadays, the Fair (or how is known locally, la Fira) is held on Saturday, Sunday – the ...
Electrodomèstics Vila
Sale and repair of electrical appliances . Installation of air conditioning and satellite antennas.
Montision Building
The Colegio de San Ignacio, popularly known as Edificio Montisión, was built by the Jesuits (1) between ...
Tapimar
We have available a wide range of fabrics and curtain systems. We manufacture and install blinds with ...
Vàritx
Centre d'Estètica Aina
A beauty center where to enjoy a lot of treatments such as: pedicure, manicure, facial and body ...
Convent of Santo Domingo
This convent was built by Dominican Friars (1) between 1558 and 1616 in order to bolster ...
Siroco Pollença
Zapatos con marcas (Callaghan, Fluchos, Pikolinos, Wonders, Hispanitas, Nordikas, Montane y muchas mas).
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 ...
Kensington Finest Properties International
Rodemann & Wood, exclusive partner of Kensington International Pollença, is the real estate agency which specialize in ...
La Mar Doça
Cafeteria, we specialize in developing coffees, offer a wide selection of coffees from traditional to special and ...
Villas de Pollensa S.L.
Villas de Pollença offers the best holiday vacations staying at a holiday villa. Our villas are completely ...
IB-RED
IB-RED, founded in 2007 in Pollença, is a telecommunications operator that provides Internet services through its own ...
Engel & Völkers Mallorca North
Engel & Völkers in the North of Mallorca has been specializing in the area for over 15 ...
Pollença Properties
Oratory of Sant Jordi
The Oratorio de Sant Jordi was built in the sixteenth century on the then outskirts of the ...
DOWN URBAN POLLENÇA
Organisers: Ajuntament de Pollença i North Riders.
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 ...
Nord Villas Pollença
Es una empresa que se dedica al alquiler vacacional de propiedades en la zona norte de Mallorca.
Anuma
Zapatos de la marca Giuseppo, Mustang, XTI.
Estils i Formes
Ferreteria Jaume
Hardware generally. copies keys, plumbing,electricity tools, garden, household, paintings, screws, etc..
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
Renault Dacia Pollença
Venta de vehículos nuevos y de ocasión. Fundado en 1964. Reparaciones de chapa y pintura. Diagnosis multimarca. ...
Porta Mallorquina, Licencia Pollensa Real Estate, SL
To offer exclusive real estate in Mallorca - that is what we specialise in. Our selected properties ...
Papereria Tot Útil
Stationary with service photocopying, binding , office , school and books for all ages.
Mapfre Pollença
Naturalment dietètica i nutrició. Herboristeria
Ecological shop, vegan and great selection of specific food products. Also, food intolerance tests are perfomed. and ...
RUN FOR ALZHEIMER’S.
Organised by AFAMA.
Idiomes Pollença
Idiomes Pollença is a language school. We teach English, German, Russian, French, dutch and Spanish and Catalán ...
El Calvari
The Knights Templar were the first owners of this mount, which today hosts one of the most ...
Farmàcia Cerdà
We offer you drug medications and a wide variety of products like Parapharmacy, Dermopharmacy, nutrition products, Homeopathy, ...
Puig de Maria
Although it is only a small mountain (330m), the Puig de Maria has a very important place ...
SERRA NORD MOUNTAIN RACE (FIRST YEAR)
Soller-Pollença along the GR221
La Font del Lleó
La Font del Lleò (Lion Fountain) was the first public fountain in Pollença. Until its construction in ...
MALLORCA 5000 SKYRUNNING
This race is organised by mountain clubs and the FBME. It is held every year.
Fartàritx Gran
The diversity of habitats fosters a rich diversity of birds throughout the year with species such as ...
Camí vell de Lluc
Today it's part of the GR221.It runs mainly through forests of oak and pine trees, and farmlands where forest species ...
Camí vell de Lluc
This is an easy and well signposted route. It follows trails through outstanding countryside and has the ...
Pont Romà
Some people believe it was part of an aqueduct to the former town of Pollentia (now Alcùdia) ...
Oratory of Roser Vell
The exact construction date of this chapel is unknown. It is often said to be the fourteenth ...
ULTRAMALLORCAMAN
Organisers: Club Grup Esportiu S’Escapada
Vall de Colonya
Visit to the Valley help us to bring in a more family environment but with some preparation in hiking. ...
Vall de Colonya
This part of the island nestles between the Penya Mascorda, the Calvari, the Serra de la Coma ...
Galeries Mestre Paco
Teixits Vicens
Teixits Vicens is a family run artisan textile factory founded in 1854 in Pollença. Manufacturer of typical ...
Climbing Lluc
Organisers: Associació Antics Blavets de Lluc.
Puig de Maria
Standing at 330 metres above sea level, construction of this shrine to the Virgin Mary began in ...
COPA MALLORCA (FUTBOL)
Organisers: Eventos Deportivos Nadri.
Fartàritx Gran
This route takes you into the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Along a path that ...
Santuïri
The climb to the Puig de Santuïri (141m) is a very interesting walk, not only because of ...
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 ...
Son Brull & SPA *****
The essence of Mallorca at its most sophisticated. An eighteenth-century Jesuit monastery converted into a luxury hotel ...
The Best Villas Pollensa
The Best Villas Pollensa, company specialized in villa rentals with extensive experience in the travel industry, is ...
3\65
Dinner at Restaurant 3 \ 65 is quite an experience for the senses. Whether in the cozy ...
FUN RUN TO PUIG DE MARIA
Organisers: Obreria del Puig de Maria.