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i Inca To soak up Pollença’s sleepy is entered through the
* 29,000. £ @ ( Thu. _ Dijous atmosphere, head for Plaça handsome Porta de Moll
Bo (3rd Thu in Nov). ∑ incaturistica.es Major, where the locals gather gate. The Gothic church of
in the cafés and bars. Sant Jaume at the centre
Inca, on the train journey from is 13th-century. The most
Palma, is the third largest town Environs interesting sight is the Museu
on the island. A modern indus­ The family-friendly resort of Monogràfic, which displays
trial place, visitors come here Port de Pollença, situated 6 km objects from Roman and
nevertheless, attracted by (4 miles) to the east beside a Phoenician times.
the cheap leather goods in pleasant bay, has a long, sandy On the outskirts of town,
Avinguda General Luque and beach. Just southeast of along the road to Port d’Alcúdia,
Gran Via de Colon. Thursday, Pollença a steep narrow road, is the Oratori de Santa Anna.
market day, is Inca’s busiest then a footpath, climbs 330 m Built in the early 13th century,
time. The stalls lining the streets (1,000 ft) to Puig de Maria, it is one of the oldest Mallorcan
and squares stretch over several where a 17th-century herm- sanctuaries. Nearby are the
districts of town. Here you can itage has a rustic restau rant Interior of the Gothic church of Sant remains of a first-century BC
buy almost anything – souvenirs, and bar, and simple rooms Jaume in Alcúdia Roman theatre – this is the
household goods, flowers and to let with wonderful views. smallest Roman theatre to
food. Inca is also known for its a Alcúdia have survived in Spain.
traditional Mallorcan cuisine, E Museu de Pollença * 19,000. @ n C/Major 17, 971
including caracoles (snails) and Convent de Santo Domingo. Tel 971 897 113. ( Tue–Sun. _ Romeria Environs
for its wine cellars converted 531 166. Open 10am–1pm Tue–Sat de la Victòria (2 Jul). ∑ alcudia Port d’Alcúdia, 2 km (1 mile)
into restaurants (cellers). (Jun–Sep: also 5:30–8:30pm). & mallorca.com south of the town, is the most
popular tourist destination on
Environs p Cap de The delightful town of Alcúdia, Mallorca’s northeast shores.
About 2 km (1 mile) past the surrounded by 14th-century It has a lovely sandy beach,
town, heading towards Alcúdia, Formentor walls, lies at the base of the a marina and a harbour
is a right turn in the road that 6 km (4 miles) from Port de Pollença. peninsula separating as well as hotels,
leads to the top of Puig d’Inca Pollença Bay from restaurants and clubs.
(296 m/970 ft), with a small The Formentor Peninsula, at the Alcúdia Bay. Originally, The road to Es Mal Pas
sanctuary, Ermita de Santa Steps of the Via Crucis, leading to El Calvari, in Pollença northern end of the Serra de this was a Phoenician brings you to Cap des
Magdalena. For nearly 800 Tramuntana, is a 20-km (12- settlement. Having Pinar where, in 1599,
years on the first Sunday after o Pollença After 1229, the Knights Templar mile) long headland of steep conquered the island, Philip II erected a watch-
Easter crowds of pilgrims have * 17,000. @ n Claustro de Santo began the building of the parish cliffs, that is in some places the Romans built a tower, Torre Major. A
congregated here. There is a Domingo, C/Guillem Cifre, 971 535 church of Nostra Senyora dels 400 m (1,300 ft) high. A short town here, called branch road leads
good view from the top over 077. ( Sun. _ Sant Antoni (17 Jan), Angels. Remodelled in the 17th footpath from the road leads Pollentia, which from Town hall window to the Ermita de la
the surrounding fields and Los Moros y los Cristianos (2 Aug). century, the church façade has to the Mirador des Colomer the 2nd century was the in Alcúdia Victòria. It has a revered
mountains. Near the road a fine rose window, while its from which you can enjoy spec- capital of the island. In 15th-century wooden
to Alcúdia are the Coves de Founded by the Romans in dark interior is decorated with tacular views of the sea and the 456, it was destroyed by the statue of Victoria, Alcúdia’s
Campanet, a complex of small the foothills of the Serra de paintings and a vast altar that El Colomer rock. Staying on Vandals. Around the year 800, patron saint.
but beautiful caves surrounded Tramuntana, Pollença has is several storeys high. the serpentine path, there is Moors built their fortress here,
by tropical gardens. The neigh­ retained much of its old­world The pride of the town is the also a beautiful view of the naming it Al-Kudia (On the Hill). E Museu Monogràfic
bouring small town of Sa Pobla charm with narrow, twisting beautiful Via Crucis (Way of the 16th-century watch tower, After the Reconquest, Alcúdia Carrer de Sant Jaume 30. Tel 971 547
holds one of the best Sunday streets, some good restaurants Cross). It leads to the El Calvari Talaia d’Albercutx. Further on, prospered as a trading centre 004. Open July–Sep: 9:30am–8:30pm
markets on the island. and a lively Sunday market. chapel standing on top of the the road passes through the well into the 19th century. The Tue–Fri (10am–3:30pm Oct–Jun),
The remains left by the town’s hills and housing a Gothic Mont Fumat tunnel and runs beautifully restored old town 10am–2pm Sat & Sun. &
} Coves de Campanet founders include Pont Romà, statue of Christ. Climbing the among rocky hills, covered with
Autopista Palma–Alcúdia, exit 37, 39 a bridge spanning the banks seemingly endless set of steps vegetation, up to the lighthouse
km (24 miles). Tel 971 516 130. Open of the Torrente de Sant Jordi (365 in all), you pass the Stations rising to 260 m (850 ft). The
from 10am daily. & 8 ^ river, at the north end of town. of the Cross. The chapel may rugged cliffs provide nesting
also be reached by walking sites for thrushes and rock
along the streets. The statue of doves, also falcons, swallows
Christ is carried down to the and martins.
parish church in a moving A spur from the main road
torchlight procession every leads to the beach of Platja de
Good Friday, during the Formentor, which is served by
Davallament (the Crucifixion). bus from Port de Pollença and
The former Convent de gets very crowded in summer.
Sant Domingo (Dominican The road ends at one of the
monastery) now houses the oldest, most luxurious resorts
Museu de Pollença, with its on the island – the Hotel
collection of Gothic sacred art, Formentor. Opened in 1929,
archaeological finds and a small it is noted for its opulence and
Colourful stall with souvenirs at Inca’s Thursday market collection of modern paintings. fashionable clientele (see p149). Lighthouse on Cap de Formentor
For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp148–50 and pp155–9

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