Majorca retreats

Pollenca is one of the beauty spots of Majorca and is frequented by artists. With contrasting colours of the sea, pine trees and limescale rocks, alongside the winding streets of the town, it is definitely worth a visit.  See if you can climb the 365 steps leading to the Calverio; admire the roman bridge and nearby fountain dating back 1827; visit the gothic Sant Jordi church, used for refuge during pirate raids.  There is a market on Sundays selling clothes, crafts and other local goods. Very flat, but hilly to get to (if coming from Soller) – good for families, bicycle hire.Although now being drawn very much so into the tourist plan, it still retains a very good happy balance and due to its enviable situation and outlook to the mountains, has an irresistible charm.  Sunday morning market, fruit and veg in the square overlooked by the village church, n local shoes/clothers(small area) and then the aretsan/arty side with all nationalities selling gives off a quaint cosmopolitan charm of its own.  The historic 365 the Calvary steps taking you up the high point of the town with its chapel and views over the town. Puig de Maria (the peak hill top monastery just at the entrance to the town predominates the skyline on entrance to the village/town).  The Pont Roma bridge and the Santo Domingo cloisters (often has an exhibition or concert)all part of the historic values of Pollenca town.  Lots or restaurants – mainly around the square – great restuarant Font de Sa Gall l (actually scottish owned) serve good international and spanish fair. Walking is very good in this area and Pollensa town council/tourist offices have routes and some guided tours (different times of the year).

Located in the interior of the island, Inca can be reached by train from Palma.  Thursdays are a good day to visit due to the extensive market, sporting local goods from the leather and retail facoties.  There are many excellent restaurants in Inca and local dishes include snails.  There are many Mallorcan style churches and amazing vies of the landscape can be found at Puig d’Inca.

One of the islands best kept secrets, Felantix is located in the heart of wine producing region.  The Castle on the hill above the town was used during the Arab resistance.  Nearby you will find the Sanctuary of San Salvador and monument which can be seen from miles.  Nearby Porto Colom, a charming fishing village can make for a relaxing stop off.