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LOCAL PUERTO POLLENSA HOLIDAY GUIDE
Puerto Pollensa - Mallorca- Balearic Islands
Balearic Islands draws the sun loving tourists to the superb beaches, trendy resorts and lively nightlife. The excellent climate with some 300 days of sun per year make Balearic Islands one of the preferred holiday destinations in Spain Chartering a private yacht in these sun-splashed islands gives you the opportunity to visit quaint villages, caves, prehistoric monuments, museums and monasteries. Each of the Balearic Islands has a distinct landscape and unique qualities that make it special to visit. The Balearic islands are divided into Gimnesias (Mallorca/Majorca, Menorca /Minorca and Cabrera) in the North, and Pitiusas (Ibiza y Formentera) in the South-West.
Mallorca is the largest of the Balearics. It is only 75 kilometres from north to south and 100 kilometres from east to west, yet its typically Mediterranean landscape varies from the fertile central lowlands, to the precipitous cliffs of the north west coast. Mallorca is famous for dazzling caves, refreshing clean waters, sandy beaches. Sitting along its 250 miles of coastline are more than two dozen sports harbours and yacht clubs. Palma, the capital of the island. Boasts a range of restaurants, night-clubs, bullrings and historic sites like Bellver Castle, Gothic Cathedral, Cloister of St. Francis and Miro Art Museum. On the other parts of the island, you can explore quaint villages, the medieval Capuchin Monastery and Roman ruins near the Moorish city of Alcudia.
This resort has everything - wonderful scenery, beautiful sandy beaches and a laid-back friendly atmosphere. Tourists have been coming to Puerto Pollensa since the 1920's. The tempo is slower and the atmosphere more "Spanish" in Puerto Pollensa than in the other holiday towns on Mallorca. Most visitors come for the sun, sea and to relax on the fine 500m long beach and beautiful nature. The sheltered horseshoe shaped bay is set against the stunning backdrop of the Tramuntana mountain range.
The original Roman town of Pollensa can still be found 5km inland from the port (Puerto) and is certainly worth a visit whilst you are there. The bay of Pollensa is home to a multitude of luxury yachts, as well as a mixture of colourful local fishing boats. There are a number of small natural beaches in the area, as well as the recently extended artificial one, all offering the usual selection of facilities. The warm shallow waters of the bay make it especially popular for families with small children.
However, without a doubt the main feature of the resort is the dramatic Serra de Tramuntana mountain range that surrounds and shelters the town. For the more active, there are numerous walks into these hills from where the views back over the bay. Evening entertainment here is mainly hotel based.
The resort of Puerto Pollensa lies 58 kilometres north east of Palma, and is one of the furthest resorts from the airport, as a consequence it can take up to 2 hours from the time you leave the airport grounds.
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