Dickinson Villas recommends places to experience an unforgettable holiday
When they arrive, many travellers think about what to see in Pollensa during their visit. In reality, you won’t have a problem filling your stay with a multitude of tourist attractions and unique experiences.
To help you make the most of your time, we have selected twelve incredible places that await you in this Majorcan town. Discover them with us!
La Fortaleza and two other spectacular spots in Pollensa
If you like historical, architectural, and heritage attractions, you’ll really enjoy Pollensa with these spectacular visits:
La Fortaleza
Built in the 17th century, it was initially a defensive enclave against pirates. However, now it’s a residential centre for artists. See what creative selfies you come up with!
Convent of Santo Domingo
This Dominican religious setting stands out for its majestic beauty, and, in its cloisters, hosts a marvellous annual festival of classical music.
Plaza Mayor
Here you can admire the best displays of ancient Majorcan architecture in Pollensa. The atmosphere is great for disconnecting and having a drink.
Pollensa Old Town
The old part of this Majorcan town brings together other tourist locations, rich with beauty, tradition, and appeal. Without a doubt, a perfect environment to go for a stroll with your phone’s camera at the ready. Do not miss these places:
Plaza Vieja of Pollensa
Medieval in style and origin, it has fascinating buildings of great cultural interest The stately home of Can Llobera and the side of the church of Mare de Déu are among its outstanding features.
Desbrull Tower
Found in the Joan March gardens, it presents a striking gothic style that even today is astonishing. It was the stately home of a local wealthy family, and now is one of the most photographed places in Pollensa.
Plaza de la Almoina
There aren’t many squares that include the statue of a rooster as its main attraction. It’s the symbol of the town, just like it’s one of the most beautiful and best surrounded areas in the town. Don’t go to Pollensa Old Town without discovering the battle against the Ottoman pirates that took place in 1550!
You have to see the bay of Pollensa
If you’re looking for extraordinary bathing spots, the Bay of Pollensa offers fantastic possibilities. Although the splash of coves and fascinating places is impressive and varied, you should definitely not miss:
Pollensa Harbour
Not only is it the marina where you can admire beautiful boats and book unforgettable maritime trips; it’s also a hive of activity, good vibes, terraces, and interesting people.
Pollensa Beach
A family-friendly bathing area full of services with calm waters, a seafront promenade, and a large stretch of golden sand.
Cabo de Formentor
One of the most impactful visits on the entire island. This natural scenery has been created by the continuous, and wild, crashing of the waves over its rocky edges. Now it has a silhouette as steep as it is unprecedented, comparable to the mythical Carretera de Sa Calobra. Make the most of the visit to enjoy the beach of Cabo de Formentor, one of the best due to its turquoise transparency and celebrity presence.
Pollença market
Sundays are market days, with craftwork, textiles, local products and much excitement all around the Plaza Mayor. This street market opens at 8:00 in the morning and closes at 1:30 in the afternoon.
The liveliness is at its peak, almost as much as the quality and variety of the items on sale. It’s a very charismatic street market, one of those places that’s recommended when asking what to see in Pollensa. Tourists and locals alike flock to the Pollensa market on Sunday mornings to stock up.
It’s worth a visit, especially for the food stands. Delicious bright tomatoes, free-range eggs, fabulous fruit, local cold meats, sobrasada sausage, cheeses… The feast afterwards in your holiday home will be delicious!
What to see and do in Pollensa?
As well as touring these and other beautiful places, unique activities await you in this destination. Come and enjoy unparalleled activities, especially these two:
El Calvario
Reaching the top of this hill named “Calvary” requires climbing 365 steps, one for every day of the year. You don’t need to be in top shape for this experience, but it’s not an easy one. That being said, the views you see during the climb are impressive. In addition, you will find nice encouragement and rest points, such as shops, sculptures, homes, and more.
Kayaking and snorkelling in Pollensa
The range of aquatic activities is enormous and extremely exciting. Of all of them, whether you’re a novice or a pro, snorkelling is one of the best, especially when you combine it with a kayak trip along the coast of Pollensa.
If you want to see all of these incredible places in Pollensa, stay with us!
Once you know what to do in Pollensa, this island town becomes an attractive holiday destination for any traveller. To enjoy this visit to the maximum, don’t hesitate to book yourself into one of the houses or villas in Pollensa thanks to Dickinson Villas. As you can see, in Pollensa, what there is to see and how much you’ll enjoy it go hand in hand. Book one of our rental holiday homes now and guarantee yourself a wonderful holiday!
