The Pollensa and surrounding

Visitors and tourists today, see Pollensa as the Majorcans call it, as a flourishing blend of time-homuored tradition and a sparkling youthful fun loving sight. The village’s beautiful houses made of stones, lean cypresses, and the beautiful and colourful garden bushes which show the flourishing and luxuriant Mediterranean vegetation village, makes it a desirable site. This beautiful village only has about 8,000 inhabitants, which makes it the largest town in northern Majorca.

Pollensa, a Majorcan country town, is situated in the productive valley “Huerta de Pollensa garden. The valley exposed to the sea in the direction of Puerto de Pollensa and has two partly forested mountains “Nostra SenyoradelPuig” and “El Calvario”. The British were the first to discover the advantaged location of the area and they made several real estate openings and opportunities. In recent times, the German estate purchasers are becoming more and more aware of this northern beauty and are purchasing apartments or villas in an enviable site on the nearby mountains. The Cap Formentor and Puerto pollensa are scenic fishing villages that offer a vibrant harbor activity and an amazing natural experience. Properties for sale have the “se vende” sign in their windows, which confirms the beauty of real estate. It also confirms the provision of great satisfaction to their inhabitants.

The pretty narrow streets are filled with tourists and women dressed in the ordinary greyish brown colored Majorcan dresses, searching around for Mediterranean flamboyance and times had together in the past. Pollensa, like other major towns in the Balearics had a tranquil and sometimes heavy, history’s course which was frequently cruel but lively. 

   
In prehistoric times, human settlement was majorly because of fertile soil. The inhabitants of Pollensa engaged trade of goods from agriculture and animal husbandry. The Romans subjugated Majorca and established “Pollentia”, making it the capital in 121 BC. The city and the biggest Balearic Island thrived under the control of Rome. The Vandals, as at 426BC, crumbled “Pollentia”. The few remaining residents that survived the attack, created a new colony 5 km away from the outland. The colony is the root for Pollensa today. The Berbers from North Africa arrived during the 10th century and subjugated the Island. The Island was ruled by the Berbers until 1229, when they were conquered by the knights who were Christians. Pollensa was then ruled by the Knight Templars until 1312, when the knights were released and substituted by St. John’s order.

“Calvari” in Pollensa

Then, the Balearics dreaded the people who travel on the rivers via boats. Now, they happily welcome foreigners that get to the Majorca via the aero plane. These nonviolent tourists explore the line of momentous Pollensa history. The Germans have had no bad reputation in Pollensa from the time of vandals that had their name christened a term referred to as “vandalism”. The Roman power and glory is still shown by the twin lancet bridge made of stone over the “Torrent de Sant Jordi”. The bridge, “Pont Roma” which one of the Roman legionaries once passed through, is now walked by slackly strode tourists. The stylish irrigation method, canals and irrigation method of planting still bring the Arab population to mind. The powerful fascia of the church parish Nostra Senyora dels Angels, whose foundation was established with instruction since the time of the Templars, can still be seen.

Puig de Maria in Pollensa

“Moris I Cristan” happens to be the game that brings up a swell of admiration and wonder in foreigners whenever it is remembered. The fiesta that’s known as “Mare de DEU dels Angels” (god of the sea and the angel) which takes place every 2nd of August has become a “Christian and Arabs” combat. The impressive show reminds one of the real events that occurred on 3 Mai 1550. The cry that was torn out of “Moros a terra” when at night, the pirate Dragut and his followers invaded Pollensa. Everywhere was set ablaze—both on land and in Atalaya’s watchtowers. The pollenser along with Joan Mas, their leader, swiftly attacked the pirates with hammers, hatchets, pitchforks and scythes. Some of these triumphant residents were roused from their sleep but even in their sleeping garments; they attacked the pirates and succeeded in chasing them away. The fleeing “Moros” is the spectacle that now represents the enemy. Both the thousands of spectacles who consume the specialties for sale and the protagonists catch fun at this exciting event.

No doubt, the quality of the local culture was enhanced by the influx of migrants to Pollensa during the 20th and 21st century. Atilio Boveri, the Argentine painter, was an inhabitant of Pollensa from the year 1912-1915 and we can see traces of his impressionist landscape in the “Museu de Pollensa.” The “Festival de Pollensa” occurs annually in the months of July and August in “San Domingo”—the secluded world of the former Dominican monastery. Famous artists from every part of Europe play in this classical music fiesta. Marti Vincente(1926-1995), a prominent designer and craftsman who is famous for his textiles that are a combination of contemporary design and the traditional tongue pattern, displays his weaving in the eponymous museum.

It is not surprising that Pollensa is now the number one stomping ground and home away from home for friends, musicians, amateur painters and a large number of foreigners due to its fine blend of revered tradition and contemporary innovation. A lot of artists put their works up for sale in small galleries. The surrounding mountains become a popular place for excursions and hiking due to the splendid views of both the 14th century “Hermit de sa Mare de Du” and the “Puig de Santa Maria” which is completed with a rejuvenating dive in the ocean before the return trip to their apartment, villa or holiday home.