Puerto Pollensa is a great family resort located on the north coast of Majorca, about 32 miles from Palma and 5 miles from Alcudia. There is a cycle path which runs from Alcudia to Puerto Pollensa, making the area particularly popular with cyclists during the mild winters here.

Puerto Pollensa

The resort is located in a magnificent bay, between smaller beautiful sheltered bays on one side and the Tramuntana Mountains on the other side. The beautiful sandy beach, good restaurants, bars (including British and Irish pubs) and shops here makes the resort a very popular holiday destination. There is a great range of watersports on offer here, including scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing and windsurfing. The resort has a shaded pine walkway where you will find restaurants and bars dotted along its length and a marina which is worth visiting. Boats can be chartered

Pine Walk

 from the marina.

The town of Pollensa is located about 4 miles inland from the resort, close to the Sierra Del Norte and the Sierra De Tramuntana mountain ranges. This is one of the oldest Majorcan towns, with narrow cobbled streets lined with old stone houses, some of which date back to the 13th century. Here you will find traditional Mallorcan restaurants serving some exquisite cusine.  In the main square there are some terrace cafes where you can enjoy a drink and a snack. In Calvari Square there are some bars and a pizza outlet. Calvari Church is found at the top of 365 steps which start in the square and a Roman bridge can be found at the edge of the town. Every Good Friday a figure of Christ is carried down the steps in a torchlight procession. A market is held in the town on a Sunday when the

Old Town

local people trade their goods.

Puerto Pollensa still retains a touch of a traditional fishing village but is still a great resort in which to spend your bargain holidays.

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When laying on the beach becomes a bit ‘boring’ and the family start to get restless, why not try a cycle ride and discover the Majorcan countryside, you won’t be disappointed.

There are different routes to suit everyone, here are just a few that i think are good for all the family, including the kids!

Pollensa Bay

POLLENSA BAY

Pollensa Bay covers about 8 kms of beautiful coastline. This is quite an easy ride as it is quite flat and has plenty of beaches to stop off at on the way.
Pollensa Bay offers all kinds of watersports including sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling and scuba diving.

CALA MILLOR – PORTO CRISTO

Again an easy ride with lots of beaches enroute and an aquarium to view at Porto Cristo. Apart from the beaches on the way there are also the underground caves of Drach and Ham which are worthy of a visit.

PORTO CRISTO

The Caves of Drach (Caves of the Dragon) offer fascinating rock and limestone formations which reach down from the ceilings of the cave and grow up from the floors.

PALMA – S’ARENAL

A much longer ride, this one starts at the Paseo Maritimo de Palma and continues for 18 kms to the Playa de Palma. After about 5 kms you reach El Molinar where the designated cycle track ends. The ride continues along the beach at Coll d’en Rebassa and then heads inland until you reach Can Pastilla where you will again ride along the beach. This part of the cycle track from Can Pastilla to Arenal can only be used by cyclists, skaters and joggers.

There is lots to do and see when visiting the lovely island of Majorca so why not take advantage of the many holiday deals available throughout the internet.