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Located in the valley enclosed by the Puig de Maria and the Calvari, Pollensa is the main municipal centre with over 8,000 inhabitants and how in my last article I started to tell you about their amazing event, today it will be about the magic inside of this town. Pollensa – also known as Pollença, is in the north of the island and is an ancient town of attractive narrow streets and impressive main square, lined with cafés, restaurants and bars at just a few kilometres from Port de Pollensa.

The history of this place is as great as the location, being founded in 1229 with the Catalan conquest of Mallorca,  its name goes back many years before this. Under Moorish occupation the town was known as Al-Bulansa and by the Romans as Pollentia, but now in our days, it belongs to the municipality of Alcúdia. At the eastern end of the Serra de Tramuntana and tucked between two hills, each topped by a sacred site, Pollensa is the perfect Mallorcan town.

Large enough to avoid the crowd but small enough to wander around in the morning, it has none of the feel of other towns which have succumbed under the sheer weight of tourism. Originally a small fishing village, the town has grown slowly and steadily over time to cope with demand in tourism. In previous years visitors to this area were mainly from Britain however today you will find Germans, Skandinavians, French, Eastern Europeans and more recently Russian tourists. The seaside resort itself has so much to offer, from great natural beauty and gently sloping safe sandy beaches to a super town centre, is a perfect place for tourists with young children.

The Port and Marina are stunningly beautiful against the backdrop of the Tramuntana mountains. You will also find a good selection of cafes and shops in the street opposite the long stretch of beach leading into the harbour and town. Pollensa entertain with fairs and fiestas throughout the year. One of the most popular is the Wine Fair in the springtime, held in the Santo Domingo church. (PS:Try samples of locally produced Mallorcan wine – delicious!) Attracting such famous artists as Spanish opera singers Monserrat Caballé and José Carreras, Pollensa’s festival transforms the town into the island’s cultural capital, bringing a touch of the artistic sublime to hot summer evenings.

Traditional food is being rediscovered in the Balearics which varies from island to island, but reflects the cuisine of Catalonia with its combination of sweet and savoury and the pork is their main ingredient. Foodies will be in gourmet heaven at the excellent family-run delicatessen Ensenyat.

The town has several places of interest to visit, including the Roman bridge, signposted ‘Pont Roma’, which is still in use, and the Puig de Pollensa – a small mountain topped by a monastery just outside the town. A visit to Monti-sion, the former monastery and college, guides you to 365 steps leading to the El Calvari.

This straight flight of stairs ends at a church dated from the 18th century. Tradition holds that the 14th century statue found inside of the crucified Christ was discovered by fishermen at Cala Sant Vicenç. The walk up is framed by cypresses and here and there you get a glimpse of small gardens and charming houses. The stairs can be tiring and it’s worth taking a bottle of water with you – particularly in hot weather.

Your reward at the top is a magnificent view of the area surrounding Pollensa. There is a small café adjoining the church run by a Swedish-Spanish couple, where refreshing drinks and ice-creams may be purchased. In this place you’ll never get bored because you’ll find always something new to do. From beach to mountains and delicatesse cuisine, just traveling here is a blessing.

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