Towns of Mallorca · Pollença & Formentor
Also known as Pollensa
In the north, between mountains and bay, a town that climbs to the sky up 365 cypress-lined steps.
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The Calvari stairway, lined with tall cypresses and the crosses of the Passion, climbs to a small church overlooking the town and the bay. Every Good Friday, in the Davallament, the figure of Christ is carried down those steps by torchlight and in silence. In 1550 the townspeople, led by Joan Mas, drove off the corsair Dragut.
About 45 minutes through the workshop where Mallorcan fabrics are woven, with a tasting option; in Spanish, Catalan, English, German or French.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
A wine day in a very small group: two wineries, three or four wines at each and tapas, with pick-up anywhere on the island.
Two and a half hours with a sommelier in an intimate setting: five wines from different corners of the island with local delicacies.
Market every Sunday from 8:00 to 13:30 around the Plaça Major and the centre streets of Pollença, with fruit, cheese, crafts, clothes and plants; walking around is free.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Public stairway in the town with 365 steps between cypresses and fourteen crosses, leading to a Baroque chapel with views over Pollença.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Consell de Mallorca – Pedra en Sec i Senderisme
Consell route of 4.2 km and 1 h 39 min from Pollença to the Puig de Maria sanctuary, with views of the Pollença and Alcúdia bays.
9- or 18-hole green fee in Pollença, from EUR 65 in low season, with club and buggy hire and winter and twilight offers.
Visita guiada a la Finca de Ternelles (FVSM)
A guided hike of about 12 km at low difficulty through a protected area near Pollença, with binoculars, for a voluntary donation.
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays according to Google
Winery dug into a quarry that moves wine without pumps; tour of production and ageing halls and a tasting of about five wines with tapas.
Closed on Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Carbon road bikes (Colnago V4, Massi Arrow3) with electronic shifting, from a shop with a café in Port de Pollença.
A kayak trip of about two and a half hours from Cala Molins towards caves and hidden coves, with stops to swim and snorkel.
A combo of about three and a half hours: paddle the Cala Sant Vicenç coast, then land to scramble and jump off the rocks.
Five hours aboard a catamaran from Port de Pollença: you hoist the sails, with snorkelling, paddle boarding and a buffet with drinks; from 50 EUR.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Three hours at sea around sunrise looking for wild dolphins, with a buffet breakfast on board; April to October, from 48 EUR.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
An afternoon on a sailing catamaran past coves and Formentor beach, with snorkelling, paddle boarding and dinner with drinks; sunset over Tramuntana.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
PADI centre in Port de Pollença with daily boat dives to more than 30 sites in the bay and programmes for beginners and children.
Day on a pirate-style boat with a multilingual crew, snorkelling, SUP, lunch and drinks in the Bay of Pollença.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Windsurfing and dinghy lessons plus hire on Port de Pollença beach, a spot that local guides describe as reliably windy.
Morning, afternoon or full-day outing from Port de Pollença to Formentor and coves such as Cala Murta, for groups of up to nine.
4-hour outing from Port de Pollença with a maximum of 8 people, little walking and spots reachable by car; Eleonora's falcon is present April to October.
Road bikes from brands such as Stevens, Wilier or Lapierre, rented by the day in the centre of Port de Pollença.
About 25 km on small lanes to Pollença old town and Cala Sant Vicenç, with a swim stop and a Mallorcan picnic.
About 40 km by mountain bike along the Alcúdia peninsula coast, with a 45-minute walk to Coll Baix beach and a picnic.
An easy ride of about 20 km through the Pollença wine area, with a tasting on a vineyard terrace and a picnic.
Private fishing trip on a 10 m boat equipped for trolling for up to 6 guests; equipment, licence and fuel included.
8-day guided tour of the north-east's best bird sites, based near Puerto Pollensa; a slower-paced version exists.
A day with Sineu market, Formentor beach, a boat ride and the Es Colomer viewpoint, with a live guide.
About 30-minute crossing to Formentor beach, with a day ticket and a return time of your choice.
Giant and Specialized road bikes, e-bikes, gravel, hybrids and kids' bikes; shop open all year with delivery to accommodation.
Parampara Yoga & Holistic Center
Open-air yoga classes for all levels, from Hatha to Vinyasa, with mat included and online booking.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
A week of guided road rides in small groups with a ride leader and support van, including Sa Calobra and Puig Major.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Consell de Mallorca – Formentor
Viewpoint on the Ma-2210 above Formentor's Jurassic cliffs and a stop on TIB line 334; private cars are restricted in summer.
TUI España Turismo (excursiones en Mallorca)
A local market, the rugged Formentor coast and a boat ride, with optional lunch.
TUI España Turismo (excursiones en Mallorca)
A village market, Formentor beach, the Es Colomer viewpoint and a boat ride along the coast.
A traditional market, Alcúdia old town, free time in Port de Pollença and Formentor beach in one day.
Half day with a stop at the Es Colomer viewpoint, time at Formentor beach and a boat back to Port de Pollença.
Autoritat Portuària de Balears
Lighthouse of 1863 at the end of the Ma-2210, its light 210 m above the sea; car access is restricted in summer, but not by bus, on foot or by bike.
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On 2 August, the feast of the Mare de Déu dels Àngels, with its Moors and Christians re-enactment. On Sunday mornings there is a market in town.
Climb the Calvari early or late in the afternoon, in shoes with good grip: the steps are stone and not suitable for pushchairs. Park on the edge of the old town and walk in.
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Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.
Guided walk through Escorca's high-altitude vineyards and a terrace tasting of 3, 5 or 8 wines with Mallorcan products.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Introductory kitesurf lesson in the Bay of Pollença with at most two students per group and optional two- or three-day courses.
Fundació Yannick i Ben Jakober (Sa Bassa Blanca)
One-hour guided tour of the Hassan Fathy house with library, Mudéjar ceiling and Moroccan room, plus sculpture park.
Closed on Mondays and Sundays according to Google
Three tandem flights with a pilot-instructor: Standard Basic, Standard Plus with acrobatics and Premium, with up to 35 minutes in the air.
Tandem and paramotor flights with a club that has promoted free flying in Mallorca since 1994, taking off from Puig de Sant Martí in Alcúdia.
About 3-hour kayak trip through north-coast sea caves, with photos and a picnic per the listing.
Comparisons built from the experiences in and around Pollença.
In the same municipality: Port de Pollença
The Calvari stairway, lined with tall cypresses and the crosses of the Passion, climbs to a small church overlooking the town and the bay. Every Good Friday, in the Davallament, the figure of Christ is carried down those steps by torchlight and in silence. In 1550 the townspeople, led by Joan Mas, drove off the corsair Dragut. Atlas de Mallorca lists 37 experiences in town and 9 nearby: Guided tour of the Mallorcan fabric workshop at Teixits Vicens (Pollença), Two-winery wine tour of Mallorca with Sa Clasta (pick-up included), Sommelier-guided wine tasting in Pollença (Wine Tasting Mallorca), Pollença Sunday market, with around 300 stalls, El Calvari in Pollença: 365 steps between cypresses, Puig de Maria: walk up to the sanctuary (Pollença).
On 2 August, the feast of the Mare de Déu dels Àngels, with its Moors and Christians re-enactment. On Sunday mornings there is a market in town.
Climb the Calvari early or late in the afternoon, in shoes with good grip: the steps are stone and not suitable for pushchairs. Park on the edge of the old town and walk in.
Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-23. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.
