Holiday in Pollenca
City in Spain — tips, highlights & best time to visit 🇪🇸
Country
Spain
Type
City
Best time to travel
April to October (beach and culture), August (Jazz Festival), Sunday (weekly market)
Budget/day
100-170 EUR: Boutique hotel, Formentor boat tour, restaurant
Getting there from Germany
Flight to Palma + car (1 h) | Bus from Palma (1.5 h) | Alcudia 10 km
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What makes Pollenca special as a destination?
Pollenca in the north of Mallorca is a charming small town at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana and one of the culturally richest places on the island. The 365 steps to the Calvary Mountain, the Sunday market days, and the annual Jazz Festival make Pollenca a favorite among Mallorca connoisseurs. The port of Port de Pollenca offers one of the most beautiful bays on the island with views of the Formentor Peninsula. Far removed from the Ballermann image, Pollenca combines Mallorcan authenticity with international culture.
What are the top highlights in Pollenca?
The top highlights in Pollenca include Calvary Mountain (365 Steps), Port de Pollenca, Cap de Formentor, Pollenca Jazz Festival.
The places you absolutely must not miss.
Calvary Mountain (365 Steps)
Cypress-lined staircase with 365 steps to the chapel — at the top, a magnificent panoramic view over Pollenca and the bay.
Port de Pollenca
Elegant harbor with sandy beach, promenade, and views of the dramatic Formentor Peninsula.
Cap de Formentor
Spectacular cliffs at the northernmost point of Mallorca — the winding road is legendary.
Pollenca Jazz Festival
Renowned jazz festival every August in the cloister of the Dominican monastery — world-class under the stars.
Hotels in Pollenca
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Pauschalreisen & Rundreisen
Berge & Meer – 170 Tage Cookie
When is the best time to visit Pollenca?
The best time to visit Pollenca is April to October (beach and culture), August (Jazz Festival), Sunday (weekly market). Hot and sunny, 28-33 degrees, Tramuntana mountains provide shade In winter: Mild, 10-16 degrees, calm and green
Recommended travel time
April to October (beach and culture), August (Jazz Festival), Sunday (weekly market)
Summer
Hot and sunny, 28-33 degrees, Tramuntana mountains provide shade
Winter
Mild, 10-16 degrees, calm and green
How much does a holiday in Pollenca cost?
Budget travellers: 50-80 EUR: Finca apartment, beach free, tapas from 8 EUR/day, mid-range: 100-170 EUR: Boutique hotel, Formentor boat tour, restaurant/day, luxury: 280+ EUR: Luxury finca, sailing charter, gourmet dinner/day.
Average costs per person per day
Budget
50-80 EUR: Finca apartment, beach free, tapas from 8 EUR
Hostel, Street food, Public transport
Mid-range
100-170 EUR: Boutique hotel, Formentor boat tour, restaurant
Hotel, Restaurant, Excursions
Luxury
280+ EUR: Luxury finca, sailing charter, gourmet dinner
Boutique hotel, Fine dining
How do I get from Germany to Pollenca?
Flight to Palma + car (1 h) | Bus from Palma (1.5 h) | Alcudia 10 km
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Insider knowledge that makes your holiday better.
Climb the 365 steps of Calvary Mountain at sunrise — the view over Pollenca is magical.
Come to the weekly market at Placa Major on Sunday — the best market in Mallorca.
Head to Cap de Formentor early in the morning — the road is often closed in the afternoon.
Visit in August for the Jazz Festival — concerts in the cloister under the stars are unforgettable.
What should you eat in Pollenca?
Typical specialities in Pollenca: Tumbet — Mallorcan vegetable dish with eggplants, peppers, and potatoes, Frit mallorqui — fried offal with vegetables, a true island dish, Ensaimada — spiral-shaped lard pastry, Mallorca's most famous dessert, Sobrassada — spreadable, paprika-spiced raw sausage, a Mallorcan specialty.
These specialties you must try!
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