BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN MALLORCA, MAJORCA POLLENCA

At the eastern end of the Serra de Tramuntana, tucked between two hills, lies the ancient rural town of Pollença. A town packed with ancient blonde stone architecture, Pollenca doesn’t feel like many of the other towns which have surrendered to tourism.

The town’s residents are primarily islanders, making it a popular retreat amongst those looking to escape the more touristy beach resorts in favor of a more cultural Mallorcan experience. Cafe life is the rule here; if you want to join in on a Sunday morning when Plaça Major is filled with market stalls and the locals congregate after church to relax in the cafes. There are a few boutique hotels in the town while luxury retreats and large scale villas can be found in the lush countryside and hillsides near the town.

Pollença is a town rich in history, its many points of interest attract visitors from far and wide. Some of the highlights include an ancient Roman bridge or ‘Pont Romà’, the 18th-century Mare de Deu dels Angels church with a famous rose window and the Convent de Sant Domingo. There are also wonderful ancient monasteries dotted around the surrounding countryside.