Sa Pobla, the nearest town was designated a town by royal decree
of King Jaune II in 1300 and with its labyrinthine network of
small streets is of particular interest during the fiesta of San
Antoni which is held mid January when bonfires are lit on many
street corners animals are blessed and the local "delicacy"
of eel pie is served.
Pollenca, occupied by the Knights Templar in the 13th Century
is a beautiful traditional town only a 5 minute car journey away.
Well worth a visit is the climb to the church above the town.
Known as the steps to Calvari there are 365 stone steps to be
climbed but the view over Pollenca Bay is magnificent. Another
walk to be tried is to the Puig de Maria, a sanctuary 330m above
sea level. This is on the opposite side of the main road from
Pollenca town. Sunday is market day in Pollenca, when local produce
is sold in the square in front of the main church and also in
surrounding streets where several restaurants and bars cater for
the market day customers.
Port de Pollenca, lies on the shores of the deepest and most sheltered
bay in Majorca and exhibits a wealth of shops, restaurants and
bars along with the Reial Club Nautic hosting a variety of yachts
and motor cruisers. There is a fisherman's harbour full of picturesque
fishing boats along with the trip boats which depart for Formentor,
a beautiful bay and beach on a regular basis. There is a lighthouse
in the bay and also the hanger occupied by the sea plane which
scoops water from the bay to deal with any forest fire outbreaks.
Crestatx The church is dedicated to Santa Margalida, patron saint
of Sa Pobla and dates back to the Catalan Conquest of the 13th
Century. There are many weddings held here throughout the year
and is a very popular vistor destination due to its scenic surroundings.
