The North East area of Majorca is one of the most picturesque on the island. Ancient fishing villages, friendly resorts, clean sandy beaches and historical towns line this spectacular area of the coast. The main tourist resorts are Puerto Pollensa and Puerto Alcudia. Both are perfect places to take the family, have good facilities, beachside cafes and water sports.

Puerto Pollensa has a sweeping horseshoe bay and shallow waters and Puerto Alcudia has 11km fine white sand stretching along the coast. Puerto Pollensa also has a memorable promenade, Pine Walk, which stretches between the beach and the marina, overhung with palms.

The busier Puerto Alcudia has a wide range of restaurants and boutiques lining pedestrianised walkways and a lively nightlife with late-opening bars and cafes.

Pollensa and Alcudia are both old Roman towns with twisting medieval streets and central town squares. Pollensa has a lively market on Sundays, and its square Placa Major is the centre of the town’s relaxed evening entertainment. Alcudia is surrounded by medieval fortress walls which shade the narrow streets within and there are the remains of a Roman amphitheatre on the outskirts of the town. It is also home to the Orator de Santa Anna, one of Majorca’s oldest churches.

The smaller villages of Son Serra de Marina and Santa Margalida are perfect retreats for a quieter taste of Majorcan life. Santa Margalida is flanked by rolling green hills and has a central square with tapas bars and shops, and Son Serra de Marina has a small marina and a beautiful 3km sandy beach popular with kite surfers.

Villas to go recommended beaches near Pollensa

Playa de Muro - This popular sandy beach stretches from Puerto Alcudia to Can Picafort and is one of the best beaches in the area. Young families enjoy the good facilities: toilets, restaurants and parking, and there are sun beds and shades for hire.

Bahia de Pollença - The sandy beach close to the town of Puerto Pollença with stunning views of the bay and marina. A popular place for water sports, the beach has parking, sun beds, shades and sports equipment for hire.

Cala san Vicente - A quiet relaxed stretch of coast surrounded by mountains and pine-covered slopes running down to the sea. It has two coves to choose from, both with sparkling blue shallow waters, perfect for smaller children. It has impressive mountain views, parking, restaurants, sun beds and shades for hire.

Take time to go…

and discover Pollensa market on a Sunday morning for everything from fresh fruit to local handicrafts, flowers and cheese.

and enjoy a spectacular view of the sea from the 18th century monastery at Puig de Maria near Pollensa.

and sit at the harbour at Pollensa and eat at some of the finest fish restaurants in Majorca.

on a boat trip along the spectacular Forementor peninsular, or discover the secluded bays of the southern coastline which are perfect for snorkeling and swimming.

on a stroll from the marina along the palm fringed Pine Walk in Puerto Pollensa. Appreciate the luxury yachts and colourful fishing boats and enjoy the warm Mediterranean evening.

on a walk through the old gate at Alcudia and explore the narrow medieval streets of this old Roman town.

and take part in a fiery Majorcan fiesta – they take place throughout the summer and are a riot of colour, fireworks, music and all-night dancing.

Common alternative spellings of Pollensa are: Pollenca, Polenca, Polensa, Polenser