As different european nationalities have laid holiday claim to various parts of the island, this northernmost corner has developed a certain English-Scottish-Irish character. (That’s not to say you won’t encounter German, French, Scandinavian, Dutch and Italian visitors, too.) It’s a mountainous area, and where those jagged cliffs meet the sea you’ll find some of Mallorca’s loveliest coves and bays. Add ancient sites and flamboyant festivals to the mix, and its obvious why many people take pleasure in exploring this region.
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Mid-Morning
Beginning at about 10am on any day but Monday, this walk around Pollença should take three to four hours.
Start on the southern side of town, with a visit to the Museu Municipal de Pollença and the beautiful building that houses it – the convent, church and cloister of Sant Domingo, now entirely given over to civic cultural purposes. (It is closed on Mondays.)
Walk north a couple of blocks and pop into Antik I Art (see Antik I Art, Pollença), a wonderful antiques shop. From here, continue up to the Plaça Mayor and admire the Modernista architecture of the Hotel Juma and the marvellous rose window tracery of the Nostra Senyora dels Àngels parish church (see Nostra Senyora dels Àngels, Pollença).
Early Afternoon
Now walk up the left side of the church until you get to Aquamarine (see Aquamarine, Pollença) with its unusual handcrafted jewellery, and then stop off at the Café del Calvari (see Café del Calvari, Pollença) for refreshment before striding up the famous cypress-lined Calvari steps.
Finally, head down Les Creus and Gruat streets to the picturesque Pont Romà, a bridge thought by some to be from ancient Roman times, but probably dating from the Middle Ages.
After your tour, have lunch at either the interesting La Tetera (see La Tetera, Pollença) or the famous La Fonda (see La Fonda, Pollença).
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This two-part municipality consists of Mallorca’s most striking medieval town uneasily conjoined with one of its brashest tourist ports. The area around the fishing harbour is the most attractive, with the broad promenade of Passeig Maritim facing a row of fish restaurants.
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A treasure-trove of paintings from the 18th–20th centuries, including Art Nouveau, Art Deco, Expressionism and Neo-Objectivity. There are also glass objects by Gallé, Lalique and Daum; German Bauhaus porcelain; extravagant jewellery; and Bohemian glass.
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This is a jewellery shop offering precious and semi-precious stones set in silver and gold. All designs are original, and many of the stones are unusual, such as the “rose of the Incas”, purple sugilites, and two-toned Alexandrite sapphires.
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An amazing array of hand-made Mallorcan crafts, some of it the island’s very best quality. The traditional ceramic whistles are featured, as well as olive-wood carvings, and a special line of leather masks by Calimba of Palma.
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This hostel’s restaurant has a great paella ciega , big enough for four, with Spanish broad beans, mussels, chicken, prawns and lots of saffron. The decor is a stylish sort of Modernista Baroque.
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On the beach, look for the little stone hut with red tile roof and dried grasses over its terrace. You can get drinks and snacks, and hang out well into the night.
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It’s located in a fast-food-hell area, but the club’s soul, hiphop and dance music attract bright young things.
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This tiny bar is full of quirky character, with stone and glass tables, animal print chairs, ink drawings on the walls and a clock looking down from the ceiling.
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Light snacks, such as tapas, pa amb oli (see Pa amb Oli), gazpacho, salads, and strawberries and cream.
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Restaurant price categories
For a three-course meal for one with half a bottle of wine (or equivalent meal), taxes and extra charges.
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