Mrs. Weller, August 2008                                                                                                                                                                             
"We travelled by  rail and ferry. I would like to recommend this as a really enjoyable way to get there and although it took a long time, we stopped off and had a day in Barcelona on the way home."

Where we go

Puerto Pollenca

With fabulous white sand beaches stretching around a huge sweep of bay, sheltered by the wild and rugged headland of Cabo Formentor, Puerto Pollenca magically retains an unruffled, leisurely atmosphere reminiscent of bygone days, when it was just a small fishing port. A remarkable feature of the town and one that lingers long in the memory, is its elegant tree lined promenade fringed by shops, restaurants and open air cafes, where a lazy stroll in the evening soon becomes something of a ritual and pleasantly sharpens the appetite. For the more active, there's naturally a wide choice of water sports available as well as horse riding, tennis and golf and, if you take a trip across the headland to the nearby seaside village of Cala San Vicente, you'll find a little rocky cove for snorkelling and two lovely sandy bays.

 Inland, the mediaeval town of Pollenca, with its narrow cobbled streets and tapas bars around the square is certainly worth a visit, whilst the utterly unspoilt countryside offers a wealth of magnificent scenery and in springtime plays host to many migratory birds from Africa.

John Atkinson - June 2008
''Great accomodation, nice service prior to holiday, would definitely use again. Thanks''

Pollenca 

El Pont Roma, the roman bridge on the edge of the town is living evidence of Pollenca's Roman origins and subsequently each generation has left its mark without overwhelming this delightful small town. In this way, Pollenca has learned to accept and adapt to tourism without losing its soul and where, these days, at the vibrant Sunday morning market spilling out over the Placa Major, locals and tourists alike mingle between the wide varieties of stalls.

Wandering through the narrow cobbled streets you will find many lovely old churches plus numerous small art galleries and handicraft shops. A pause for coffee and a pastry is recommended before climbing the tree lined Calvari steps - there are 365 of them, one for every day of the year - amply rewarded at the summit by panoramic views across to the northernmost tip of the island from the Calvari church!

If you are here during Easter, then you will be lucky enough to witness the moving procession on Good Friday, when a figure of Christ is removed from a cross and carried down the steps by torchlight. The months of August and September have much to offer music lovers as Pollenca hosts its annual classical music festival with many concerts and at any time of year, bon viveurs will find a number of outstanding restaurants as well as small tapas bars tucked away behind the impressive central square.

Outside the town the rolling countryside is excellent for walkers and for a day by the sea, Puerto Pollenca with its lovely beaches, is only a 5-minute drive away. Nearby there's a good but hilly 9-hole golf course.

Andy and Marianne Parford - June 2008
"We were delighted with our holiday'

Campanet

Situated on the edge of the green and wooded foothills of the Tramuntana Mountains, the village of Campanet's one claim to fame is its amazing limestone caves, said to house the longest stalactite in the world. It also makes a good starting point for an exhilarating drive to the mountain top Monastry at Lluc via the picturesque village of Caimari.

Campanet has no less than three bakeries, as well as a well-stocked supermarket and a delicatessen. The sunny church square has a number of simple bars and small shops and it's a pleasant spot to linger over a morning coffee and croissant before heading off for the day. Of an evening there are also two or three bars that serve authentic tapas or simple meals, but the village has surprisingly remained a peaceful backwater, virtually untouched by tourism.

Perched twin like atop a neighbouring hill and just 5 mins drive away, Buger (pronounced Boohair) is Mallorca's smallest municipality and holiday accommodation here is still rare. Having received enthusiastic feedback about this drowsy little town from guests staying nearby, we were delighted to be offered a house on the outskirts. In the shady streets surrounding the magnificent church life continues at a measured pace, much as it was before Mallorca became a holiday destination but a bank, a small weekly market, a general store, a rather good bar/cafe and an excellent baker provide the 'necessities of life' 

Via the scenic country road, Old Pollenca with a good choice of shops and restaurants is no more than a 20 minute drive, whilst nearer by, a 10 minute drive will bring you to the attractive hill village of Selva which has at least three restaurants of note, including one above the church square, with a huge dining terrace enjoying panoramic views all the way to the coast. However for a truly memorable occasion, book a table at a small hotel in the neighbouring village of Binibona where gourmet food is served on a candlelit terrace.

For serious shoppers, the town of Inca, famous for it's leather goods, is a 10 minutes drive and from here you can also catch a train to Palma.

The nearest beaches at Puerto Pollenca or Alcudia are approx. 25 minutes drive.

 Jenny O'Neill  - Aug 2008
''We had a fantastic holiday. The accommodation and setting was perfect. If anything it exceeded expectations''

Santa Margalida

Although a mere 7kms from the resort hotels and glorious sandy beaches strung between Alcudia and Can Picafort, the small, gentille town of Santa Margalida, is just far enough removed from the coast to remain off the beaten track as far as tourists are concerned. As a consequence the town has remained in a sleepy time warp, happily servicing the local farming community and really letting its hair down twice a year for its Saints Days. The first, on August 15th is the festival to the Virgin Mary heralded by fireworks followed by the Fiesta of La Beata on the first Sunday of September when all sorts of exciting mayhem takes place!

The old main square, with tables and chairs scattered beneath shady plane tress, is impressively spacious with the usual selection of tapas bars, as well as a genuine pizzeria and an upmarket coffee shop offering cakes, tartes and sugary ensaimadas. The town has banks, butchers, bakers and shops a plenty, as well as a small but well stocked supermarket handily situated on the road in from Cana Joana! Just out of town on the Ca'n Picafort road is an excellent restaurant in an old manor house, whilst the low key resort of Son Serra de Marina is no more than 10 minutes by car and has some of the best beaches in the area as well as a number of good seafood restaurants.

For more action, just over a 10 minute drive away is the resort of Can Picafort with a superb beach and plenty of family entertainment, as well as a huge selection of restaurants and cuisines.

Patterson family - Aug 2007
''What a quaint town Santa Margalida is! Beach is fantastic at Son Serra de Marina (no water sports and no sunbeds) truly unspoilt.''

Cala D'Or and Felantix

Less than an hours drive from Palma Airport, in the south-east corner of Mallorca, the neighbouring towns of Cala D'Or & Felanitx are like chalk and cheese, they couldn't be more different.The seaside town of Cala D'Or is blessed with seven idyllic sandy coves protected by rocky pine clad headlands and washed by a turquoise sea. Not surprisingly over the years Cala D'Or has grown into a sophisticated villa and apartment resort where appealing precincted plazas, provide excellent shops and restaurants as well as open air bars and lively night spots to suit all ages and tastes. Down at The Port, Cala D'Or's cosmopolitan marina, further numerous restaurants and waterside bars provide convenient victualing for a sleek array of thoroughbred sailing yachts, plus raffish, opulent motor-cruisers, dripping with displays of their owner's wealth.

In contrast, a few kilometres inland, evidence of affluence remains discreetly hidden behind high stone walls and the peace and tranquillity of rural Mallorca remains unchanged and serenely unaffected by the excesses of tourism.

15 km from the coast, the historic old town of Felanitx dates back to medieval times exemplified by the splendid monastery of Son Salavador and the Castel De Santueri, both situated on wooded hilltops outside the town.

Set up almost on the steps of the church of San Miguel, the town's Sunday market is a colourful affair. It's the perfect opportunity to check out the locally produced ceramic pottery or basketwork.

For lunch, coffee or just a cool drink, there are numerous tapas bars strung around the main palm fringed square of Plaza de Las Palmeras, and it's a pleasant place to sit outside in the shade of an umbrella and watch the world go by. Felanitx also has a couple of decent restaurants but for more variety, dotted around the countryside are a number of other excellent restaurants, whilst further afield, the fishing villages of Porto Colom and Porto Petro offer a further choice of culinary watering holes and an authentic local atmosphere.

 Heidi Meakin - April 2008
''We will definitely be booking with you again. Thank you''

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