POLLENSA
Pollensa is like a pocket of old-time Majorca, just a few kilometres from the shoreline. Framed by dramatic mountains and lovely foothills, this enchanting town offers the tranquillity and charm that makes it fabulous for couples and families wanting to savour peaceful, authentic Majorca. Made up of tangled streets, stone buildings and pastel-washed houses, which occasionally make way for ornate chapels, the town's focal point is a picturesque central square. Here, you will discover a cluster of al-fresco restaurants and bars which are perfect for whiling away your time in between shopping for Majorca's traditional woodcarvings, leather goods and handicrafts. It's worth coming to the centre on Sundays, when a colourful country market takes over the square. And during your stay, make sure you climb Pollensa's 365 Calvari steps, the famous stone stairway to a quaint chapel. Towards the coast lies the restful area of La Font, where whitewashed villas pepper the meadows, and Puerto Pollensa, the village's original harbour now grown into a thriving resort complete with a beautiful sandy beach. Alternatively, visit Alcudia's Roman archeological sites or head into the countryside to enjoy the many walking trails and hidden villages tucked into the hills.
Journey Times: Airports, Palma - 1 hour
Accessed along a private driveway, the new Villa Claudia lies within quiet countryside yet is conveniently close to Alcudia. Affording serene views out over farmland and mountains, it is just the ticket for families and groups wanting to escape the madding crowds without being too remote. The beach at Alcudia is seven kilometres from the door, and there are shops, restaurants and cafes a short car trip away.
The Villa C'an Arangada stands along a country track outside Pollensa and makes a superb holiday retreat for families and groups. Echoing a traditional Majorcan farmhouse with its stone-clad walls, blue shutters and pan-tiled roofs, its pretty exterior is more than equalled by its lovely, carefully maintained interior.
Tranquillity reigns at this delightful villa near Pollensa. Along a country lane lined by peaceful olive and fruit groves, the property strikes a charming note from the moment you see it. Stone clad and lovingly maintained, it sits within picturesque grounds, with a stunning dining and sun terrace to the rear.
In the countryside near the road between Pollensa and Cala San Vicente, the enchanting Villa Els Fiters provides charming rural accommodation and is highly popular with guests.
Just five kilometres from old Pollensa, this quaint villa is tucked into rambling gardens and makes a idyllic haven for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle. Surrounded by peaceful countryside, the villa is finished in local stone and sits in large, terraced grounds studded with boulders and little pathways shaded by mature trees. Within this charming oasis, you will find a delightful kidney-shaped pool where you can swim in privacy, whilst a lovely terrace, arranged with teak...
