Port de Pollença
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Port de Pollença is a small town on the coast near Pollença. It is the most northerly town on the island.
Get in
By bus
The town is served by a regular bus service operated by TiB (Transport Islas Baleares) Bus routes depart from the bus terminus on Carrer Roger de Flor behind the church. Timetables can vary, so it's a good idea to check the timetable of your desired route before travelling.
Bus routes 231, 301, 321, 322 and 334 all call at Port de Pollença centre bus stop, and you can check live bus times on the TiB website.
Get around
By taxi
Cabs are easy to obtain. One well-used local company is Radio Taxi Pollença who operate 24/7 all year round. They have 7-seater cabs available and have adapted cabs suitable for wheelchair users.
There is a busy and well-used cab rank on Passeig Saralegui on the sea front if you do not wish to phone for a cab. Average taxi fares are shown on a board at the cab rank, although these can vary slightly. If you are staying at a hotel the reception will usually know the fares for journeys to and from there.
Taxi companies will usually not carry more than 4 passengers for safety reasons. If you have a large party you may need to book two cabs.
Airport transfers are available for around €80, but this can vary depending on the time of day.
See
The long beach at Port de Pollença is one of the main attractions, the other tourist hubs are the village square by the main church and the Pine Walk.
Pine Walk
The Pine Walk is a seafront path named for the large number of pine trees that line the route. It follows the edge of the town from the military airport in the east down into the town centre. It affords panoramic views across the bay and is especially beautiful at sunset - don't forget your camera!
It is paved with cobblestones so good walking shoes are recommended.
Beaches
Along the route are numerous beaches that vary in size. Because the sea is not tidal here there is little variation in the sea level and amount of sand making them a good place to visit at any time of day. The beaches gradually increase in size as you get closer to the town and there are sunloungers and umbrellas that can be hired.
Shops
There are numerous small shops along the route selling everything from food, toys, clothes, beach accessories, souvenirs, and more.
Eat
Eating places to suit all budgets are available along the route, with the frequency increasing as you get further into the town.
Do
- Walk on the sea wall (heading north from the harbour)
- Bike on the sea wall (heading south from the harbour)
Buy
There is a very good market every Wednesday in the main square and stretching out into the side streets. During the summer this includes souvenirs, and in the winter is predominantly fresh food and textiles, clothing, etc.
Eat
- 1 Los Faroles, Passeig Saralegui 46 (On sea wall in front of harbour), ☏ +34 971 866 863. Very good fresh fish. Maybe not as fancy as other addresses but excellent food. Attracts the local people, which is a good reference. Two course meal with wine €30.
- 2 Casa Vila Di Mare, Passeig Londres 46, ☏ +34 971 536 569. 12:30PM-11PM daily (times may vary). Very popular Italian restaurant located opposite the beach. Slightly out of the way compared to some other restaurants in Port de Pollenca. Booking is highly recommended.
Drink
- 1 Norai, Passeig Saralegui 6, ☏ +34 628 12 40 39.
- 2 Bony Bar, Plaça Miguel Capllonch 6 (Diagonally opposite the church in the square), ☏ +34 639 27 34 04. Very tourist-centric quirky bar with a lot of strange signage
Sleep
When it comes to choosing accommodation in Port de Pollença you are literally spoilt for choice. Depending on your budget there are hotels and apartments to suit everyone.
Hotels
- 1 Illa D'Or, Paseo Colón 265 (Located right at the end of the Pine Walk), ☏ +34 971 865 100. This is at the luxury end of the scale. Nestled at the end of the Pine Walk, great views over the bay.
- 2 Miramar, Passeig Anglada Camarassa 39, ☏ +34 971 866 400, reservas@hotel-miramar.net. This is another high quality, traditional hotel with views overlooking the bay.
- 3 Daina, Calle Atilio Boveri 2, ☏ +34 971 866 250. A recently renovated, art-deco hotel accepting guests 14 and over, with a separate saltwater swimming pool directly opposite the hotel.
As well as hotels, this area of Mallorca has the largest number of apartments and villas available to rent. Villas with pools tend to be sited in the countryside and hills between the Port and Pollença town. For those who wish to be close to the sea, there are many apartment blocks with communal pools and a small number of select villas and apartments directly on the renowned Pine Walk mainly without pools but unnecessary as the sea is on your doorstep.
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