Holidays to Puerto Pollensa

Take a holiday to Puerto Pollensa and you’ll be reacquainted with the old-time pastime of paseo (that’s an evening stroll to you and me). That’s not to say you’ll be wandering the promenade every night, rather, that the region retains a certain old-world quality to it: a quaint peacefulness that will make your Puerto Pollensa holiday one of the more relaxing you’ve been on. You can start with the beaches – they’re saunterable, natch – but they’re also damn good spots for a bit of R&R. What that looks like to you might vary, but we’re thinking forty winks on the sparkling sands or a languid boat trip onto the Balearic Sea. Then there’s the nearby villages: the whole region is peppered with traditional towns that revel in their heritage, whether that’s leatherworking, winemaking, or bustling markets.

You don’t have to be dedicated to leisure on your holiday in Puerto Pollensa, though. The sea is begging to be skimmed, plunged into, or soared above. We’re talking windsurfing and stand-up paddleboarding, perhaps a spot of kitesurfing if you’re feeling brave, and the hard-to-resist opportunity to peek beneath the gleaming surface and explore the marine life that calls the depths their home. Hikers and cyclists will find plenty of trails to scratch that particular itch, too: from nature loops to coastal paths.

Here’s where all types of holidaymakers can agree: a Puerto Pollensa holiday is a foodie’s dream. You’ll want to taste the authen Mallorcan dishes (think seafood and paella), tantalising Mediterranean flavours, and the Italian, French and Asian influences that all blend into this culinary melting pot.