Hotels near Pollenca and Port de Pollenca

Pollenca is two places. The inland old town (population 16,000) sits 6 km from the coast at the foot of the Tramuntana - sandstone houses, a Sunday morning market on Placa Major (one of the largest on the island), and the famous Calvari steps, a stone staircase of exactly 365 cypress-flanked steps climbing to a small chapel with a 14th-century crucifix. The view from the top covers the Bay of Pollenca and the Tramuntana ridge.

Port de Pollenca, 6 km away on the coast, is the calmer family side of the town. The bay is shallow and sheltered, the Pine Walk (Passeig Anglada Camarasa) runs 1.5 km along the water past low pine trees and 1920s villas, and the small fishing harbour still operates. Both halves of Pollenca are connected by a regular shuttle bus, and Port de Pollenca is also the road head for the Cap de Formentor shuttle in summer.

Pro Tip: Climb the Calvari steps before 09:00 - it is exposed and brutal in the afternoon sun. Sunday morning timing also lets you combine the climb with the weekly market on Placa Major (07:00-13:30).