Pollença, Mallorca – Discover the Charm of Northern Mallorca

Pollença, Mallorca – Travel Guide | Comfortvilla

Where is Pollença?

Pollença is a charming town in the northern region of Mallorca, known for its historic old town, scenic landscapes, and beautiful coastline. It offers a blend of rich history, outdoor adventures, and luxurious accommodations.

The town is about 60 km from Palma de Mallorca Airport, making it easy to reach by car. Visitors can also explore nearby destinations like Puerto Pollença and the Formentor Peninsula.

Pollença, located in the north of Mallorca, is a picturesque town known for its rich history, cultural events, and breathtaking natural surroundings. Whether you’re interested in historic landmarks, gorgeous beaches, or culinary highlights, Pollença offers something for every traveler.

Historic Landmarks

One of the most iconic sights in Pollença is the famous Calvari Steps. This impressive staircase of 365 steps leads to a small chapel at the top of the hill, offering panoramic views over the town and the Tramuntana mountains. The climb is a memorable experience, with resting spots along the way to enjoy the scenery.

Another historical gem is the Roman Bridge, locally known as Pont Romà. Still in use today, the bridge is a remnant of the town’s Roman past and a beloved photo spot for both tourists and locals.

Cultural Events

Pollença has a lively cultural scene. The annual Classical Music Festival, held in the historic Convent of Santo Domingo, attracts artists and audiences from around the world. Every Sunday, the town hosts a bustling market on the Plaça Major, where you’ll find everything from handmade crafts to fresh produce and local delicacies.

Nature and Nearby Beaches

The area around Pollença is rich in natural beauty, and several of Mallorca’s best beaches are just a short drive away:

BeachHighlightsDistance from Pollença
Port de PollençaFamily-friendly, calm waters, seaside promenade with cafés and restaurants10 minutes
Playa de FormentorCrystal-clear waters, shaded by pine trees, nature lovers’ favorite25 minutes
Cala Sant VicençFour small bays with turquoise water and rocky surroundings, great for snorkeling15 minutes

Culinary Experiences

The gastronomy in Pollença reflects the richness of Mallorcan culture. Local restaurants serve traditional dishes such as tumbet (a vegetable bake), fresh seafood, and locally produced wines. Visiting one of the many vineyards in the region is also highly recommended for wine lovers.

Accommodation in Pollença

For an authentic experience, consider staying in a traditional finca or villa. These accommodations combine rustic charm with modern comfort and are often surrounded by olive groves, vineyards, or the scenic countryside.

Take a look at our luxury holiday villas and fincas near Pollença here: View villas in Pollença

Nearby Attractions & Day Trips

Pollença is the perfect base to explore northern Mallorca. Within a short drive, you’ll find the charming coastal village of Cala Sant Vicenç, the breathtaking Cap de Formentor viewpoint, and the scenic countryside roads of the Mallorcan interior.

Top Attractions in Pollença, Mallorca Spain

Pollença is home to a variety of cultural landmarks, historical sites, and breathtaking views.

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Calvary StepsA staircase with 365 steps leading to a stunning viewpoint and chapel.
Roman BridgeAn ancient bridge believed to date back to Roman times.
Pollença Old TownA beautiful historic center with a weekly Sunday market.
Formentor PeninsulaA scenic coastal area offering dramatic cliffs and turquoise waters.
Puig de MariaA monastery perched on a hill with stunning panoramic views.
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Best Beaches Near Pollença

  • Cala Sant Vicenç – A picturesque cove with clear water, ideal for snorkeling.
  • Playa de Formentor – One of the most stunning beaches in Mallorca.
  • Platja d’Albercutx – A calm and family-friendly beach.

Outdoor Activities in Pollença

Visitors can enjoy a variety of outdoor adventures, including:

  • Hiking – Trails leading to Puig de Maria and Formentor Lighthouse.
  • Cycling – A popular destination for cyclists exploring the Tramuntana Mountains.
  • Boat Excursions – Private and group tours along the Formentor Coast.
  • Golf – Play at Golf Pollença, a scenic 9-hole course.

Best Restaurants in Pollença

  • Q11 Restaurant – Offers a fine Mediterranean dining experience.
  • Ca’n Costa – Serves traditional Mallorcan cuisine.
  • La Llonja – A seafood restaurant located in Puerto Pollença.

Luxury Villas in Pollença

For an exclusive stay, consider renting a luxury villa in Pollença. Browse our luxury villa listings for the best accommodations.

Best Time to Visit Pollença

  • 🌸 Spring (March-May) – Ideal for hiking and exploring the old town.
  • ☀️ Summer (June-August) – Best time for beach activities and festivals.
  • 🍂 Autumn (September-October) – Fewer crowds and pleasant weather.
  • ❄️ Winter (November-February) – A peaceful retreat with mild temperatures.

Explore More of Mallorca

Discover other attractions and destinations in Mallorca by visiting our Mallorca surroundings guide.

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FAQ: Pollença Travel Guide

What is the best time to visit Pollença?

The best time to visit is May to September for warm weather and open attractions.

What are the must-visit attractions in Pollença?

Top attractions include the Calvary Steps, Roman Bridge, Formentor Peninsula, and Pollença Old Town.

Where are the best beaches near Pollença?

The best beaches near Pollença are Cala Sant Vicenç, Playa de Formentor, and Platja d’Albercutx.

What activities can I do in Pollença?

Visitors can enjoy hiking, cycling, boat tours, and golfing.

How can I book a luxury villa in Pollença?

You can browse our exclusive villa rentals at Comfortvilla.

Is Pollença suitable for families?

Yes! With family-friendly beaches, cultural attractions, and outdoor activities, Pollença is great for families.

How far is Pollença from Palma Airport?

Pollença is about 60 km from Palma de Mallorca Airport, with a transfer time of approximately one hour.

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Can Fiol is an imposing stone-built villa with modern interiors and superb outdoor areas. The private swimming pool is set within extensive gardens with lawn offering excellent opportunities for outdoor living and dining (including a fantastic poolside kitchen area). Great location close to Puerto Pollensa! Three steps lead up to the entrance terrace (there is also a ramp up). Double wooden doors lead into a large hallway. There is a marble finish throughout the ground floor and staircase. The kitchen suite comprises of a walk-in utility room and large kitchen diner. The kitchen has doors to two sides of the room which lead out to the surrounding terraces. The breakfast area has an aluminium and glass topped table with brightly coloured orange chairs. From the hallway a large dining room/lounge with two sets of glass double doors lead out onto the rear terrace. Going out of the lounge through sliding glass double doors and back into the hallway, there is a guest toilet and a twin bedroom which has double doors leading out into the garden. Off of this bedroom is an en suite walk in shower room. Back into the hallway a staircase leads up the first floor. On the left is a further twin bedroom with an en suite shower room. Double doors lead out on to a shared terrace. The master bedroom has a 2m bed. Double glass sliding doors lead out to the shared terrace. An en suite full bathroom with separate walk in shower completes this master room. From the upstairs terrace are commanding views of the mountains and countryside surrounding the property. The rear terracing follows the full length of the villa and has rattan sofa, chairs and occasional tables for relaxing. From this terrace a path lead across to the poolside shower and purpose built covered BBQ. The gardens are set to grass and shrubs with the pool surrounded by small trees. Lighting is set around the gardens and pool area. SWIMMING POOL: W 12m x 6m (D 0.6m -1.8m) Salt water pool with Roman steps. Setup Surface: 300m2, grounds: 4000m2. Ground floor: Entrance, guest toilet, dining area / lounge, kitchen, utility room, twin bedroom, bathroom with shower. First floor: Twin bedroom with bathroom en-suite, master bedroom with walk-in closet and bathroom en-suite.    Interior Air conditioning, Wifi internet, DVD, HIFI, TV with satellite, dishwasher, washing machine, fridge / freezer, microwave, iron + board.   Exterior SWIMMING POOL: W12m x 6m (D 0.6m -1.8m) Salt water pool with Roman steps. Electric gate, parking, garden with lawn, coverred terrace with barbecue, fridge and sink, sun beds, dining table, breakfast table.    Situation Between Puerto Pollenca and Alcudia - Mallorca (north) - Balearic Islands - Spain   Distances Beach 4.4km / Pollença 4.2km / Port Pollença 4.5km / Cala St Vicente 7.2km / Alcudia 8.6km / Golf 8.1km / Supermarket 5.2km / Restaurant 4.4km ETV-1217   Views Garden, fields, hills.   Comments Bed linen and bath towels are included. First baby bed and first high chair included. As a general rule you receive cleaning twice a week. Linen is changed weekly for two week stays. Additional costs: reservation costs €20, local Ecotax.Heating, using the air conditioning system on a warm setting, is included in the price for holidays between 29th March - 1st November. This is on a timer and is available for use between 14:00-16:00hours and 20:00-08:00 hours.License number: ETV-1217  
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Casablanco Carbo - Phenomenal located Ibiza - style house by the sea on Mallorca, with private pool, internet, air conditioning and sea views, sleeps 6 people.   Casablanca Carbo enjoys a unique location, just above the unspoilt Cala San Vicente. This whitewashed villa offers spectacular panoramic views to the sea as well as extensive terraces for exciting outdoor living. The attractive kidney-shaped private swimming pool is the perfect spot for relaxing hours under the sun.   The villa entrance leads into a hallway with doors off on both sides one of which is a small single bedroom. Next to this is a shower room. There is also a further twin bedroom and a master bedroom. All the bedrooms have air conditioning. The family bathroom has a full size bath with shower over.   The kitchen is well equipped and has a walk in pantry. Off the kitchen is a door leading to the path around the side of the villa and a small terrace with look-out points. The L-shaped dining room/lounge is tastefully furnished in neutral shades of cream and browns. The lounge area comprises of two seating areas - one set up as a TV area. The far wall of the lounge has a wood burning stove feature. Large glass doors lead out to a covered terrace.   Outside via the lounge is a covered terrace with a glass table and chairs for outside dining and a few steps down to the kidney-shaped swimming pool with two semi circular steps into the pool. A little further round from here is the first terrace look-out point where you can enjoy uninterrupted views of the mountains as they end and the sea begins. From here there is a full 180º view.   To the other side of the property is another look-out terrace this time with bench seating and views out to sea. Here you can watch the passing small sailing boats.    Setup Entrance, bedroom with bunk beds, one bedroom with two single beds, master bedroom with two beds, bathroom with shower, bathroom with bath, kitchen, pantry, living room.     Interior Wifi internet, airconditioning in bedrooms, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, Hifi, fridge/freezer.     Exterior SWIMMING POOL: W 7.5m x 3.5m (D 1.25m - 1.7m - 1.9m) Kidney shaped & Roman steps, garden, covered and uncovered terraces, garden furniture.     Situation Cala San Vicente - Majorca - Spanien     Distances Beach 1.6km / Cala San Vicente 1.6km / Pollensa 9.0km / Puerto Pollensa 10.0km / Golf 12.3km / Local Supermarket 2km / Restaurant 1.6km     Views Sea, mountains, bay.     Comments Bed linen and bath towels are included. First baby bed and first high chair included. As a general rule you receive cleaning twice a week. Linen is changed weekly for two week stays. Additional costs: reservation costs €20, local Ecotax.   Heating, using the air conditioning system on a warm setting, is included in the price for holidays between 29th March - 1st November 2016. This is on a timer and is available for use between 14:00-16:00hours and 20:00-08:00 hours.     License number: ETV-1193
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Cala d'Or
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Two-storey villa that enjoys a lot of natural light. Open plan living room, dining area and kitchen. From the living area, there is access to porch at front of the villa with a sitting area overlooking the pool. From the kitchen a side sliding door connects to a small porch with a dining table. The ground floor offers also a double bedroom with en suite shower room and a twin bedroom with semi-integrated shower room. On the first floor we find two further bedrooms. The master double bedroom has a dressing area, semi-integrated shower room and access to its own terrace. The last one is a twin bedroom with en suite shower room. Setup   Ground floor:Kitchen 1: Ceramic glass cooktop, Microwave, Toaster, Dishwasher, electric oven, Kettle, Fridge/freezer, Electric coffee machine, TerraceLiving room 1: A/C warm/cold, Smart TV, Netflix, TerraceDining room 1: A/C warm/cold, TerraceBedroom 1: A/C warm/cold, Double bed: 200x200cmBedroom 2: A/C warm/cold, 2 single beds: 100x200cmBathroom 1: en suite to bedroom nº: 1, Shower, Washbasin, WCBathroom 2: en suite to bedroom nº: 2, Shower, Washbasin, WC First floor:Bedroom 1: A/C warm/cold, Double bed: 200x200cm, Terrace, Dressing roomBedroom 2: A/C warm/cold, 2 single beds: 90x190cmBathroom 1: en suite to bedroom nº: 1, Shower, Washbasin, WCBathroom 2: en suite to bedroom nº: 2, Shower, Washbasin, WC   Interior   Quiet location, plot qm: 780, habitable surface qm: 180, A/C warm/cold, Timetable A/C: 24h., Safe, WIFI   Exterior   Pool size: 7m x 4m., Depth min: 1 m., Depth max: 1.40 m. Covered terrace, Outdoor dining area, Chill out area, Sunbeds: 8, Portable bbq, Outdoor shower, Lawn, Parking on the plot   Situation   Cala d'Or - Balearic - Mallorca - Spain   Distances   Centre: 800 m., Supermarket: 600 m., Shopping area: 800 m., Bars: 800 m., Restaurants: 800 m.,Beach: 450 m., Cala Esmeralda, Market: 1 km., Airport: 60 km., Harbour palma: 72 km., Palma city: 68 km., Golf: 9 km.   Views   Sea view and garden view   Comments   Sheets, towels for the use of the house, tea towels, final cleaning and expenses (electricity, water, gas) are included in the price.The first cot and high chair are included in the price. The second crib or chair has a cost of € 5 per night each. Extra Expenses: Damage deposit: €300, Ecotax. Licencia: ETV/8067   
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Cala d'Or
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Villa Sa Goleta is located on the port of Cala d'Or and has two floors. The bedrooms and bathrooms are upstairs. From the entrance/hallway, on the right side there are two twin bedrooms -one with access to a terrace-, a single bedroom and a bathroom. On the other side of the hall there is a single bedroom, a double bedroom with access to a terrace and a separate bathroom. The last bedroom has a double bed, en-suite bathroom and access to a terrace.   From the hall, the stairs lead to the lower floor where the spacious living room and dining room are, both with access to the covered terrace and to the pool and garden. Bathroom with bathtub. The spacious kitchen also has access to the outside.   You overlook the bay and harbour. The beautifully situated swimming pool measures 10 x 5 meters and is surrounded by a lawn. There is a barbecue, sunbeds, garden furniture and a covered terrace.   All bedrooms have air conditioning and of course there is WiFi internet in the house. The kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, ceramic hob, oven, fridge-freezer, toaster, Nespresso machine and a microwave.   Included in the price are bed linen, towels for the house, tea towels, final cleaning and other costs (electricity, water, gas). The first cot and the high chair are included in the price. The second cot or high chair costs 5€ per night each.
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Cala d'Or
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Pollença
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The beautiful Finca Gloria is a traditional villa built in Majorcan stone and set in a spacious garden with a small pond, barbecue and large terraces overlooking the beautiful pool. Finca Gloria is located in a quiet area, ideal for couples or smaller parties looking for a peaceful and relaxing holiday.   Both bedrooms in the villa have beamed ceilings - the first is a double bedroom with en-suite shower room on the ground floor and the other is a twin bedroom, an open plan bedroom with en-suite bathroom on the first floor.   Elsewhere there is a large living and dining room with fireplace and beamed ceilings. Patio doors lead from here to the garden and pool area. A fully equipped kitchen makes gourmet dining easy. The ground floor also offers a guest toilet.   Design 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms/showers, 1 double bedroom with en-suite shower room, 1 twin bedroom with en-suite shower room, air con in bedrooms, DVD, Hi Fi, Kitchen Lounge/Dining, Microwave, cot included, high chair included, Plasma TV, satellite TV, utility room, washing machine/dishwasher, WIFI.     Exterior Pool: W 10m x 5m (D 1m - 2m) Step ladder, uncovered and covered terraces, covered BBQ.     Location Pollensa - Majorca - Spain     Distances Approximate distances by car: Pollensa 1.5km / Puerto Pollensa 9.3km / Cala St. Vicente 9.9km / Beach 8.3km / Golf 3.2km / Supermarket 1.5km / Restaurant 1.5km.     view View of the mountain Puig de Maria     Comments Bed linen and towels are included. First baby bed and first high chair included. As a general rule you will receive cleaning twice a week. Linen is changed weekly for stays of two or more weeks. Additional costs: reservation costs €20, local Ecotax.   Heating, use of the air conditioning as a heat source, is included in the price for a holiday between 29 March and 1 November. This is on a timer and is available for use between 2pm-4pm and 8pm-8am.     License number: ETV-1723
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ETV-13563
Cala d'Or
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This wonderfully spacious villa on the beautiful east coast of Mallorca has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, making it perfect for a stay with six people.   The house is entirely on one level, even with the garden and the swimming pool. The garden has grass, so it is great to play on. The swimming pool measures approximately 7 x 3 meters. There are several terraces, so you can choose shade or enjoy the sun. Of course there is a nice fixed barbecue.   Upon entering, you go through the hall to the living room with open kitchen. From here you can also walk straight through to the covered terrace, the garden and the swimming pool.   The kitchen is equipped with all conveniences, such as a dishwasher, ceramic hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, coffee machine (capsules), fridge-freezer, oven.   The spacious living room has a TV with English satellite reception.   The three double bedrooms all have an ensuite bathroom. Two with a shower and one bathroom with a bath and shower. The bedrooms have air conditioning with a timer so that it can only be used in the evening and at night and you can sleep well.   The luxurious port of Cala d'Or, including some nice restaurants, is about 500 meters from the house. The center of Cala d'Or, with all kinds of shops and entertainment, is about 2 kilometers away. The nearest beach is about 700 meters away. The airport of the capital Palma de Mallorca is about 65 kilometers away and a beautiful golf course is 10 kilometers away.   Included in the price are bed linen, towels for the house, tea towels, final cleaning and other costs (electricity, water, gas). The first cot and high chair are included in the price. The second cot or high chair costs 10€ per night each.
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Calonge
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This lovely large villa is located less than 4 kilometers from the beaches and restaurants of Cala d'Or in Mallorca! Ideal for a stay with small children, because the swimming pool is fenced and surrounded by a large artificial lawn.   The villa is located near the town of Calonge, just 3.7 km from the beautiful sandy beaches of this part of Mallorca. The shops and restaurants are also within a short distance, so you can make full use of them, but are away from the hustle and bustle.   The holiday home has five double bedrooms and three full bathrooms. The house consists of two floors. On the ground floor the spacious living room with direct access to the covered terrace and the garden. On one side of the living room is the spacious open kitchen with all facilities, plus a utility room where the washing machine is located, among other things. On the other side of the living room is a spacious double bedroom with ensuite bathroom. There is also a guest toilet on the ground floor.     On the top floor there are two bedrooms with a double bed and two bedrooms with two single beds. These four bedrooms together have two bathrooms, one of which has a shower and a separate bath and the other has a shower. A large roof terrace is also at your disposal on this floor.   Next to the house is a beautiful porch with barbecue and an outdoor shower. Of course there are sunbeds and other outdoor furniture.   The swimming pool is 10 meters long and 4.5 meters wide. You can park on site, inside the fence.     The house has air conditioning, which can be used between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. If you also want to use the air conditioning during the day, a surcharge of EUR 25 applies.     Bed linen, towels and final cleaning are included. For a stay of two weeks, extra cleaning will be done after a week and you will receive new linen. A cot and/or high chair can be supplied on request.
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