Birdwatching on the Formentor peninsula (Eleonora's falcon)
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.
Part of Pollença
Port de Pollença
Also known as Puerto de Pollensa
Pines over the sand, fishing boats and the Formentor peninsula closing off the bay.
- Things to do
- 19 in town · 9 nearby
- Best time
- 16 July, Mare de Déu del Carme
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Things to do in Port de Pollença
It began as a fishermen’s quarter at the end of Pollença Bay, protected by the Punta de l’Avançada fortress (1624). The waterfront promenade under the pines has a bust of the painter Anglada Camarasa, and Agatha Christie drew on the place for her story “Problem at Pollensa Bay”.
Motor-yacht trip along the north coast to Formentor and Cala Murta
Morning, afternoon or full-day outing from Port de Pollença to Formentor and coves such as Cala Murta, for groups of up to nine.
Diving in Pollença Bay and Formentor with Scuba Mallorca
PADI centre in Port de Pollença with daily boat dives to more than 30 sites in the bay and programmes for beginners and children.
Birdwatching week in north-east Mallorca
8-day guided tour of the north-east's best bird sites, based near Puerto Pollensa; a slower-paced version exists.
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Private sport fishing on the "Mystic" from Port de Pollença (4 or 7 h)
Private fishing trip on a 10 m boat equipped for trolling for up to 6 guests; equipment, licence and fuel included.
Pirate boat trip from Port de Pollença with snorkelling, SUP and paella
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 equipment hire in Port de Pollença
Windsurfing and dinghy lessons plus hire on Port de Pollença beach, a spot that local guides describe as reliably windy.
Ferry from Port de Pollença to Formentor Beach
About 30-minute crossing to Formentor beach, with a day ticket and a return time of your choice.
Sailing catamaran around Pollença bay with snorkelling, paddle boarding and lunch (5 h)
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
Sunrise with dolphins by boat from Port de Pollença, with breakfast (3 h)
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
Sunset catamaran from Port de Pollença with dinner on board (5 h)
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
Eight-hour tour of Sineu, Formentor and Port de Pollença (No Frills Excursions)
A day with Sineu market, Formentor beach, a boat ride and the Es Colomer viewpoint, with a live guide.
Road, gravel and e-bike hire in Port de Pollença (Bike Island)
Giant and Specialized road bikes, e-bikes, gravel, hybrids and kids' bikes; shop open all year with delivery to accommodation.
Road bike rental in Port de Pollença (2GoCycling)
Road bikes from brands such as Stevens, Wilier or Lapierre, rented by the day in the centre of Port de Pollença.
Guided bike ride from Pollença to Cala Sant Vicenç with picnic
About 25 km on small lanes to Pollença old town and Cala Sant Vicenç, with a swim stop and a Mallorcan picnic.
Mountain bike tour to Coll Baix on the Alcúdia peninsula
About 40 km by mountain bike along the Alcúdia peninsula coast, with a 45-minute walk to Coll Baix beach and a picnic.
Bike ride through the Pollença vineyards with wine tasting
An easy ride of about 20 km through the Pollença wine area, with a tasting on a vineyard terrace and a picnic.
Parampara Yoga & Holistic Center
Outdoor yoga class in Port de Pollença (drop-in)
Open-air yoga classes for all levels, from Hatha to Vinyasa, with mat included and online booking.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Colnago or Massi road bike hire in Port de Pollença
Carbon road bikes (Colnago V4, Massi Arrow3) with electronic shifting, from a shop with a café in Port de Pollença.
Port de Pollença on the map
The stamp marks the town; the dots are the experiences in and around it, coloured by category.
In Port de Pollença
- Birdwatching on the Formentor peninsula (Eleonora's falcon)0.1 km
- Motor-yacht trip along the north coast to Formentor and Cala Murta0.3 km
- Diving in Pollença Bay and Formentor with Scuba Mallorca0.4 km
- Birdwatching week in north-east Mallorca0.4 km
- Private sport fishing on the "Mystic" from Port de Pollença (4 or 7 h)0.5 km
- Pirate boat trip from Port de Pollença with snorkelling, SUP and paella0.5 km
- Windsurfing and equipment hire in Port de Pollença0.5 km
- Ferry from Port de Pollença to Formentor Beach0.6 km
Around
- Guided kayak along the Cala Sant Vicenç cliffs3.1 km
- Kayak and coasteering with cliff jumps in Pollença3.1 km
- Mirador d'es Colomer on the Formentor road3.7 km
- Formentor day trip with a boat ride, from the south and east of Mallorca3.9 km
- Formentor trip with boat, beach and viewpoint from the north of Mallorca3.9 km
- Cap de Formentor: eight-hour tour with market, beach and Alcúdia (Sidetours)3.9 km
When to visit Port de Pollença, and tips
- 01
When to go
On 16 July for the Mare de Déu del Carme, patron of the port. Wednesday is market day.
- 02
A local tip
To reach the Formentor lighthouse in summer, check the traffic restrictions first: in season a TIB shuttle bus usually runs from the port.
Quick facts
- Market
- Wednesday
- Patron
- Mare de Déu del Carme, 16 July
- Avançada fortress
- 1624
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Near Port de Pollença
Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.
Guided kayak along the Cala Sant Vicenç cliffs
A kayak trip of about two and a half hours from Cala Molins towards caves and hidden coves, with stops to swim and snorkel.
Kayak and coasteering with cliff jumps in Pollença
A combo of about three and a half hours: paddle the Cala Sant Vicenç coast, then land to scramble and jump off the rocks.
Consell de Mallorca – Formentor
Mirador d'es Colomer on the Formentor road
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)
Formentor day trip with a boat ride, from the south and east of Mallorca
A local market, the rugged Formentor coast and a boat ride, with optional lunch.
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TUI España Turismo (excursiones en Mallorca)
Formentor trip with boat, beach and viewpoint from the north of Mallorca
A village market, Formentor beach, the Es Colomer viewpoint and a boat ride along the coast.
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Cap de Formentor: eight-hour tour with market, beach and Alcúdia (Sidetours)
A traditional market, Alcúdia old town, free time in Port de Pollença and Formentor beach in one day.
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What is there to see and do in Port de Pollença?
It began as a fishermen’s quarter at the end of Pollença Bay, protected by the Punta de l’Avançada fortress (1624). The waterfront promenade under the pines has a bust of the painter Anglada Camarasa, and Agatha Christie drew on the place for her story “Problem at Pollensa Bay”. Atlas de Mallorca lists 19 experiences in town and 9 nearby: Birdwatching on the Formentor peninsula (Eleonora's falcon), Motor-yacht trip along the north coast to Formentor and Cala Murta, Diving in Pollença Bay and Formentor with Scuba Mallorca, Birdwatching week in north-east Mallorca, Private sport fishing on the "Mystic" from Port de Pollença (4 or 7 h), Pirate boat trip from Port de Pollença with snorkelling, SUP and paella.
When is the best time to visit Port de Pollença?
On 16 July for the Mare de Déu del Carme, patron of the port. Wednesday is market day.
Any practical tips for visiting Port de Pollença?
To reach the Formentor lighthouse in summer, check the traffic restrictions first: in season a TIB shuttle bus usually runs from the port.
Sources
Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-23. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.