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Municipality in Balearic Islands, Spain
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Pollença is a town in the Serra de Tramuntana region of northeast Mallorca, with a well-preserved old centre. In 2023 the population was 17,300, but this includes Port de Pollenca and the rugged headland of Formentor, separately described.
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The painter Dionís Bennàssar Mulet (1904-67) was born and spent much of his life in Pollença. This is his studio.
The 16th century monastery of San Domingo now houses the town art gallery, with mostly modern work.
Located deep within a cove with high mountains on both sides of the water. Spectacular view.
Traditional tapas bar, variable quality.
It's a real club but non-members are welcome to dine. Indifferent quality.
Splendid trad Italian restaurant.
Good choice for tapas and other Mallorquin cuisine.
Simple local food at reasonable prices.
Spanish and Mallorcan fine dining.
Cozy hotel with a pleasant garden and pool.
Charming little hotel with four rooms in town centre. You can also stay on their liveaboard boat.
Lovely small hotel near town centre, adults only.
Luxurious spa hotel 2 km south of town.
Chain supermarket with fair selection and prices.
Pollença is 54 km northeast of Palma via Ma-13, a good highway. Near Sa Pobla you branch off onto Ma-2200, while Ma-13 continues to Alcúdia. From the airport take Ma-30 to bypass Palma.
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