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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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Plaça de l'Almoina
Visits
Accessible at all times.
Small in size but big on history, this square has witnessed major events and features a rooster, the symbol of Pollença, on its coat of arms
Plaça de l’Almoina is small in size but rich in history. Its name means 'alms', as it was the location of a house used for many years to store and hand out the money and wheat that the University (forerunner of today's town councils) offered to the town's poorest peasants. What's more, San Vicente Ferrer (1) preached in the square in 1413, which is commemorated by an image of the saint that can be seen on one of the façades.
But most locals will know the square as the site of a battle fought between villagers and the corsairs who ambushed Pollença on the night of 30th May 1550. Thanks to the hero of this story, Joan Mas, masterfully organising local militiamen, the villagers emerged victorious despite being clearly overshadowed by the enemy. However, they lost many of their cohorts in a battle that is commemorated every year on 2nd August, coinciding with the festival of the patron saint of Pollença, Our Lady of the Angels.
The fountain that graces the square was built in 1827 as part of the first set of public fountains in the town. At the top stands a rooster, the symbol of Pollença since medieval times. It's not entirely clear why this bird was chosen, but even today it still features on the town's coat of arms along with three cypress trees.
(1) San Vicente Ferrer: Born in 1350 in Valencia (the city he is patron saint of), this Dominican monk, who studied and taught philosophy and theology, was known for preaching peace and advocating the unity of the Catholic Church. He is credited not only with great intelligence and public speaking skills, but also a large number of miracles which, according to tradition, he performed simply by raising his index finger, a gesture that often appears in images of the saint. He died in the French town of Vannes in 1419 and was canonised in 1455.
DIRECCIÓN
Plaça Almoina
07460 Pollença
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, ...
La Patrona (The Patron Saint festivities)
Since 1970 the celebrations start with the opening speech, which is read in Saint Domingo’s Cloister. Among ...
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 ...
Holy Thursday and Friday
Considered of Tourist Interest from 1968, it basically consists in unnailing an articulated Saint Christ situated at ...
Mare de Deu dels Angels Parish
This parish church was founded in 1236, but only four years later it was handed to the ...
Montision Building
The Colegio de San Ignacio, popularly known as Edificio Montisión, was built by the Jesuits (1) between ...
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 ...
Saint Sebastian day
An interesting procession in honour of the Saint has been preserved, in which two small horses dance ...
Oratory of Sant Jordi
The Oratorio de Sant Jordi was built in the sixteenth century on the then outskirts of the ...
Joan March Gardens and Desbrull Tower
This site was given to the town by one of the island's most famous clans, the March ...
Convent and Cloister of Santo Domingo
This convent was built by Dominican Friars (1) between 1558 and 1616 in order to bolster their ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
La Penya Pizzeria Obris
Restaurant specialized in pizzas, salads, burguers, pasta and meats. come to visit our cozy and familiar dining room. We ...
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 ...
Saint Antoni’s day
The pine climbing is the main activity of the day. In old times the tradition was to ...
La Granota Sabates i Joguines
The shop was open in 2000 just for children shoes, in the 2011 we moved to the ...
Orenda mallorca
Optica Bellavista Pollença
Stylish range of designer sunglasses and frames: OAKLEY, PRADA, DOLCE GABBANA, TOM FORD, FENDI, POLICE, RAY BAN, ...
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. ...
Sabateria Expo Pell
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, ...
L´ull viu
Prensa internacional/reservas-Libros adulto-infantil.catalán , castellano , inglés , francés , alemán , ruso...Juguetes didácticos, madera, hojalata . ...
Herbodietética Natura
Espai d'Art 32
Espai d'art 32 es una apuesta innovadora dentro del mundo cultural. Se trata de un nuevo concepto ...
La Patrona (The Patron Saint festivities)
Since 1970 the celebrations start with the opening speech, which is read in Saint Domingo’s Cloister. Among ...
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 Coquette
Le Coquette Pollença is a women's fashion and accessories shop. We work with the aim of meeting ...
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 ...
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.
Aina Kids
Montision Building
The Colegio de San Ignacio, popularly known as Edificio Montisión, was built by the Jesuits (1) between ...
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 ...
March moda
March Moda has been working now for two generations for the people in town. It all started ...
Saint Sebastian day
An interesting procession in honour of the Saint has been preserved, in which two small horses dance ...
Juma ***sup
Canaves Enseñat S.L.
L'Hostal ( T.I.)
Pollença
The routes which are considered most interesting and have the best conditions for cycling pass through a variety of ...
Ema
Casual, urban and practical fashion. Men and women clothing. Spanish brand like: Skunk Funk, Fete... and T ...
Balearic Properties
Balearic Properties is one of the longest operating real estate agencies in Pollensa, with 20 years of ...
Pollentia Properties North Mallorca
Pollentia Properties Real Estate will be based on 13 years of experience of the Real Estate business ...
Electrodomèstics Vila
Sale and repair of electrical appliances . Installation of air conditioning and satellite antennas.
DOWN URBAN POLLENÇA
Organisers: Ajuntament de Pollença i North Riders.
Spira Bar & Grill
Restaurant with modern proposals based on traditional food of the cuisine of the mediterranean area. In our ...
Xicra Cafè Pollença
Quiet place for small business meetings over a cofee on the terrace. Conveniently located near the Plaza ...
Farmacia Miguel Oliver
The pharmacy Oliver is located in the centre of Pollença. Our team has extensive and professional experience ...
Oratory of Sant Jordi
The Oratorio de Sant Jordi was built in the sixteenth century on the then outskirts of the ...
Son Sant Jordi (T.I.)
All rooms are tastefully decorated, each one unique, retaining the charm of Majorcan style. The separate houses ...
La Paceta Restaurante
Mediterranean cuisine. Exquisite risottos and paellas. Quality cuts of meat, fresh fish and local levels. Delicious and ...
Joan March Gardens and Desbrull Tower
This site was given to the town by one of the island's most famous clans, the March ...
Tapimar
We have available a wide range of fabrics and curtain systems. We manufacture and install blinds with ...
Villas de Pollensa S.L.
Villas de Pollença offers the best holiday vacations staying at a holiday villa. Our villas are completely ...
Vàritx
Centre d'Estètica Aina
A beauty center where to enjoy a lot of treatments such as: pedicure, manicure, facial and body ...
Siroco Pollença
Zapatos con marcas (Callaghan, Fluchos, Pikolinos, Wonders, Hispanitas, Nordikas, Montane y muchas mas).
Convent and Cloister of Santo Domingo
This convent was built by Dominican Friars (1) between 1558 and 1616 in order to bolster their ...
Pollença Museum
The name of Pollença is linked to the world of painting from the first years of the ...
Kensington Finest Properties International
Rodemann & Wood, exclusive partner of Kensington International Pollença, is the real estate agency which specialize in ...
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 ...
La Mar Doça
Cafeteria, we specialize in developing coffees, offer a wide selection of coffees from traditional to special and ...
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 ...
Anuma
Zapatos de la marca Giuseppo, Mustang, XTI.
Pollença Properties
Nord Villas Pollença
Es una empresa que se dedica al alquiler vacacional de propiedades en la zona norte de Mallorca.
Naturalment dietètica i nutrició. Herboristeria
Ecological shop, vegan and great selection of specific food products. Also, food intolerance tests are perfomed. and ...
La Fusteria
In this bar-restaurant you can find what is considered by many to be the best pa amb ...
Idiomes Pollença
Idiomes Pollença is a language school. We teach English, German, Russian, French, dutch and Spanish and Catalán ...
Llobera llar i decoració
In Llobera llar i decoració, you will be able to find towels, bath and beach robes, covers, ...
Estils i Formes
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 ...
Ferreteria Jaume
Hardware generally. copies keys, plumbing,electricity tools, garden, household, paintings, screws, etc..
MOBLES PERELLÓ
Agromart
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, ...
SERRA NORD MOUNTAIN RACE (FIRST YEAR)
Soller-Pollença along the GR221
RUN FOR ALZHEIMER’S.
Organised by AFAMA.
Papereria Tot Útil
Stationary with service photocopying, binding , office , school and books for all ages.
Mapfre Pollença
La Font del Lleó
La Font del Lleò (Lion Fountain) was the first public fountain in Pollença. Until its construction in ...
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 ...
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) ...
Puig de Maria
Although it is only a small mountain (330m), the Puig de Maria has a very important place ...
MALLORCA 5000 SKYRUNNING
This race is organised by mountain clubs and the FBME. It is held every year.
ULTRAMALLORCAMAN
Organisers: Club Grup Esportiu S’Escapada
Oratory of Roser Vell
The exact construction date of this chapel is unknown. It is often said to be the fourteenth ...
Vall de Colonya
Visit to the Valley help us to bring in a more family environment but with some preparation in hiking. ...
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.
Vall de Colonya
This part of the island nestles between the Penya Mascorda, the Calvari, the Serra de la Coma ...
COPA MALLORCA (FUTBOL)
Organisers: Eventos Deportivos Nadri.
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 ...
Santuïri
The climb to the Puig de Santuïri (141m) is a very interesting walk, not only because of ...
Magatzem Torrandell
Company dedicated to the sale and distribution of all kinds of related world of the hardware items ...
Conde Transfers
Conde Transfers has more than 11 years of experience in transporting road passengers. Over the years Conde ...
The Best Villas Pollensa
The Best Villas Pollensa, company specialized in villa rentals with extensive experience in the travel industry, is ...
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 ...
FUN RUN TO PUIG DE MARIA
Organisers: Obreria del Puig de Maria.