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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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Puig de Maria
Built in the fourteenth century to plead the Virgin Mary for protection from the Black Death, this shrine now sports a Gothic Revival façade and welcomes visitors and overnight guests.
Standing at 330 metres above sea level, construction of this shrine to the Virgin Mary began in 1348. It was built to plead for protection from the Black Death epidemic that was sweeping across Europe and had arrived that year in Mallorca, killing about 20% of the population.
The monastery that can now be seen on this hill, which commands stunning views of the Bays of Pollença and Alcùdia, the Sierra Tramuntana and the Albufera de Pollença, has been changed drastically since its construction. The original chapel, completed in 1355, turned into a monastery in 1371 and years later the walls and a defence tower were added. In 1564, the monastery was forced to close and didn't reopen its doors until 1638.
In the eighteenth century, the church underwent a thorough refurbishment and even changed its architectural style from Gothic (1) to Baroque (2), although in the late nineteenth century it reverted to its original style thanks to the Gothic Revival trend that was raging throughout Europe. Since then, the monastery has been in the hands of different religious orders and today offers twelve rooms for overnight stays.
The undoubted highlight of the Puig de Maria monastery is its refectory (3), one of the most intact spaces still preserved, as well as the image of the Virgin which features on the altarpiece and dates from the fourteenth century.
(1) Gothic Style: Artistic style between Romanesque and Renaissance that flourished in Western Europe between the twelfth and fifteenth centuries, although there are still traces of it in sixteenth-century architecture. Its name stems from the word 'Goth', referring to the Eastern Germanic people who lived between the third and sixth centuries, and was coined to describe a confused and disordered architecture in contrast to the perfection and rationality of classical art. This style placed particular emphasis on structural delicacy and interior light within naves.
(2) Baroque: A term identified with a cultural movement and artistic style dating approximately from the seventeenth to mid-eighteenth century, characterised by excessive ornamentation. In fact, the concept was coined by its critics using the French word 'baroque', one translation of which is 'extravagant', referring to what they considered was an excess on the part of certain artists. As a style, it followed Renaissance and preceded Neoclassicism, first catching on in Italy and then spreading to the rest of Europe
(3) Refectory: Dining hall for monks and nuns in a monastery, usually rectangular in shape and with tables and benches along the walls, which normally feature large windows to let in light.
DIRECCIÓN
Carretera Palma - Port de Pollença, s/n
07460 Pollença
CONTACTO
Wine trade fair
It is usually celebrated in April in Saint Domingo’s Cloister. The number of visitors increases yearly, that’s ...
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 ...
La Fira
This fair enjoys a very old tradition; the first evidence is from 1784, even though at that ...
Joan March Gardens and Desbrull Tower
This site was given to the town by one of the island's most famous clans, the March ...
Oratory of Roser Vell
The exact construction date of this chapel is unknown. It is often said to be the fourteenth ...
Sant Sebastià
An interesting procession in honour of the Saint has been preserved, in which two small horses dance ...
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 Church
This parish church was founded in 1236, but only four years later it was handed to the ...
La Patrona
Since 1970 the celebrations start with the opening speech, which is read in Saint Domingo’s Cloister. Among ...
Corpus Christy
Some authors relate them to the weaver’s union of Pollença, but others attribute these figures a more ...
Plaça Vella and Can Llobera
The Plaça Vella ('Old Square'), which is part of the original old quarter dating back to medieval ...
Plaça Major
This square was created between 1854 and 1857 to provide a new meeting point for Pollença locals, ...
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 ...
Oratory of Sant Jordi
The Oratorio de Sant Jordi was built in the sixteenth century on the then outskirts of the ...
Montision Building
The Colegio de San Ignacio, popularly known as Edificio Montisión, was built by the Jesuits (1) between ...
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) ...
Puig de Maria
Although it is only a small mountain (330m), the Puig de Maria has a very important place ...
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 ...
Restaurant Cavallet del Dimoni
The Cavallet del Dimoni restaurant opened its doors in 2019. Focused on the public of the town, ...
Porta Mallorquina, Licencia Pollensa Real Estate, SL
To offer exclusive real estate in Mallorca - that is what we specialise in. Our selected properties ...
Peixateria Ca n'Aina
Specialty in fresh fish and live seafood, We take special orders at least two days in advance. ...
Estils i Formes
Renault Dacia Pollença
Venta de vehículos nuevos y de ocasión. Fundado en 1964. Reparaciones de chapa y pintura. Diagnosis multimarca. ...
MALLORCA 5000 SKYRUNNING
This race is organised by mountain clubs and the FBME. It is held every year.
Pollença Properties
Panord Pollença
It's the favorite bakery and cake shop in Pollença for many. We offer the freshest seasonal products ...
Abco Pottery Studio
We are Abco pottery studio, Apolonia and Bernat, a couple of artisans and our passion: ceramics. We ...
MOBLES PERELLÓ
Mallorca Property Home
We offer real estate services, holiday rentals and construction projects. Our service is very personal and we ...
Engel & Völkers Mallorca North
Engel & Völkers in the North of Mallorca has been specializing in the area for over 15 ...
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 ...
Llobera llar i decoració
In Llobera llar i decoració, you will be able to find towels, bath and beach robes, covers, ...
ib-red
We offer internet connections (Fiber and WiMAX) and mobile lines with a proximity treatment. We treat our ...
Canaves Enseñat S.L.
LinfaDrenA
In LinfaDrenA the main objective is to help people's health and have different manual treatments depending on ...
Agromart
Nord Villas Pollença
Es una empresa que se dedica al alquiler vacacional de propiedades en la zona norte de Mallorca.
La Mar Doça
Cafeteria, we specialize in developing coffees, offer a wide selection of coffees from traditional to special and ...
Gourmet Eu Serral
Gourmet Eu Serral is a small family business in which we offer a wide variety of products ...
Papereria Tot Útil
The Stationery-Bookstore Tot Útil we offer you all kinds of school supplies, because we are committed to ...
Ones Pollença
Ones Pollença was born more than 10 years ago, dedicated to the sale of children's clothing from ...
Mapfre Pollença
Seguros de cualquier tipo y proiductos de inversión con la mejor fiscalida, y fondos de pensiones.
Anuma
Zapatos de la marca Giuseppo, Mustang, XTI.
Kensington Finest Properties International
Rodemann & Wood, exclusive partner of Kensington International Pollença, is the real estate agency which specialize in ...
Siroco Pollença
Zapatos con marcas (Callaghan, Fluchos, Pikolinos, Wonders, Hispanitas, Nordikas, Montane y muchas mas).
Wine trade fair
It is usually celebrated in April in Saint Domingo’s Cloister. The number of visitors increases yearly, that’s ...
Vàritx
Ferreteria Jaume
Hardware generally. copies keys, plumbing,electricity tools, garden, household, paintings, screws, etc..
Convent of Santo Domingo
This convent was built by Dominican Friars (1) between 1558 and 1616 in order to bolster ...
Tapimar
We have available a wide range of fabrics and curtain systems. We manufacture and install blinds with ...
Pollença Museum
The name of Pollença is linked to the world of painting from the first years of the ...
La Fira
This fair enjoys a very old tradition; the first evidence is from 1784, even though at that ...
Farmacia Miguel Oliver
The pharmacy Oliver is located in the centre of Pollença. Our team has extensive and professional experience ...
Centre d'Estètica Aina
A beauty center where to enjoy a lot of treatments such as: pedicure, manicure, facial and body ...
Joan March Gardens and Desbrull Tower
This site was given to the town by one of the island's most famous clans, the March ...
Micer
We are a young company with a long history in the photography, videography and visual design sector. ...
Pollentia Properties North Mallorca
Pollentia Properties Real Estate will be based on 13 years of experience of the Real Estate business ...
Balearic Properties
Balearic Properties is one of the longest operating real estate agencies in Pollensa, with 20 years of ...
Electrónica Cuadrado S.L.
Ema
Casual, urban and practical fashion. Men and women clothing. Spanish brand like: Skunk Funk, Fete... and T ...
Oratory of Roser Vell
The exact construction date of this chapel is unknown. It is often said to be the fourteenth ...
Salas TV S.L.
Venta y reparación de electrodomésticos, empresa instaladora y mantenedora de calefacción, climatización A.C.S. y gas butano, autorizada ...
Electrodomèstics Vila
Sale and repair of electrical appliances . Installation of air conditioning and satellite antennas.
Mon Boutique Hotel
Newly refurbished Mon Boutique Hotel in the historic centre of Pollensa. We are a small cultural hotel ...
Villas de Pollensa S.L.
Villas de Pollença offers the best holiday vacations staying at a holiday villa. Our villas are completely ...
L'Hostal ( T.I.)
Juma ***sup
Sant Sebastià
An interesting procession in honour of the Saint has been preserved, in which two small horses dance ...
Vall de Colonya
Visit to the Valley help us to bring in a more family environment but with some preparation in hiking. ...
Pollença Market
This market has 300 stalls where we can find food, crafts, shoes, clothes, plants... It takes place ...
March moda
March Moda has been working now for two generations for the people in town. It all started ...
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.
Mare de Deu dels Angels Parish Church
This parish church was founded in 1236, but only four years later it was handed to the ...
La Patrona
Since 1970 the celebrations start with the opening speech, which is read in Saint Domingo’s Cloister. Among ...
Corpus Christy
Some authors relate them to the weaver’s union of Pollença, but others attribute these figures a more ...
Aina Kids
Plaça Vella and Can Llobera
The Plaça Vella ('Old Square'), which is part of the original old quarter dating back to medieval ...
Plaça Major
This square was created between 1854 and 1857 to provide a new meeting point for Pollença locals, ...
Mon d'Aventura
Món d’Aventura specializes in sports and adventure activities 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 ...
Mon d'Aventura
Món d’Aventura specializes in adventure activities and sports in Mallorca. We have the best team of professionals ...
Espai d'Art 32
Espai d'art 32 es una apuesta innovadora dentro del mundo cultural. Se trata de un nuevo concepto ...
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. ...
Ferreteria Torrandell (poble)
Can Torrandell is a family business dedicated to the sale and distribution of all kinds of articles ...
Orenda mallorca
L´Ull Viu
With more than thirty years of experience, we try to maintain the originality that characterizes us. We ...
Aromes del Mediterrani
Aromes del Mediterrani's products have a soul, because behind them are the artisans who make them with ...
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 ...
Herbodietética Natura
Sant Antoni
The pine climbing is the main activity of the day. In old times the tradition was to ...
Autèntic Mallorca
We also have accessories with the typical Mallorcan patterned . Here we can see the wallets and ...
Optica Bellavista Pollença
With 25 years of experience in the optical sector, we commit to a proximity service. We have ...
La Paceta Restaurante
Mediterranean cuisine. Exquisite risottos and paellas. Quality cuts of meat, fresh fish and local levels. Delicious and ...
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 ...
Montision Building
The Colegio de San Ignacio, popularly known as Edificio Montisión, was built by the Jesuits (1) between ...
Vall de Colonya
This part of the island nestles between the Penya Mascorda, the Calvari, the Serra de la Coma ...
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.
DOWN URBAN POLLENÇA
Organisers: Ajuntament de Pollença i North Riders.
Santuïri
The climb to the Puig de Santuïri (141m) is a very interesting walk, not only because of ...
Idiomes Pollença
Idiomes Pollença is a language school. We teach English, German, Russian, French, dutch and Spanish and Catalán ...
Farmàcia Rotger Cerdà
Our multilingual professional team (Catalan, Spanish, English, French) will provide you a personal attention and help you ...
Villa Colonya
HOUSE FOR RENT DIRECT FROM OWNERS Villa Colonya is a centenary villa situated in the Colonya Valley, ...
Fartàritx Gran
This route takes you into the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Along a path that ...
COPA MALLORCA (FUTBOL)
Organisers: Eventos Deportivos Nadri.
El Calvari
The Knights Templar were the first owners of this mount, which today hosts one of the most ...
SERRA NORD MOUNTAIN RACE
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 ...
Pont Romà
Some people believe it was part of an aqueduct to the former town of Pollentia (now Alcùdia) ...
ULTRAMALLORCAMAN
Organisers: Club Grup Esportiu S’Escapada
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 ...
Teixits Vicens
Vicens is an artisan textile company where we manufacture ikat fabrics. An ancient technique that came to ...
The Best Villas Pollensa
The Best Villas Pollensa, company specialized in villa rentals with extensive experience in the travel industry, is ...
Climbing Lluc
Organisers: Associació Antics Blavets de Lluc.