The Formentor Peninsula provides shelter to Port de Pollenca’s wide bay which has a good man-made beach. Take a walk around the pleasant pine tree lined marina, visit the local market on Wednesday mornings and stop for refreshments at a waterfront cafe. Water sports such as scuba diving and sea kayaking plus motorboat hire are all available at Port de Pollenca.
Take the train to Palma, the island’s capital, departing from nearby Sa Pobla. Sunday mornings host the colourful bustling market in Pollenca, the old Roman town of Alcudia is well worth exploring, the local council offer guided tours on certain days in the summer months. Alcudia’s market boasting locally grown fresh fruit and vegetables every Tuesday and Sunday morning.
There are lots of activities to choose from, snorkelling at nearby Mas Pas, golf at Pollenca, or walk to the top of Puig de Maria for outstanding views of the north coast. Boat trips are readily available going to the picturesque and mostly rural beach at Formentor or around the headlands. For wildlife and birdwatching you should head to the Nature Reserve at Albufera just south of Port de Pollenca and Alcudia. For a day of family fun head to the water park at Port d’Alcudia and perhaps finish the day with a round of mini golf.
Mallorca is home to a good number of Michelin rated restaurants, check online for the current listing and treat yourself to a special meal.
