Mallorca – a week in the north
- October 2024
This was not our first visit to Mallorca, but it was our first visit to the North part of the Island. Despite the popularity of the area around Pollenca and Alcúdia, we had been reluctant to visit this part of the Island, fearing it would be just another cluster of hotels, tourist shops, and restaurants crowded along the beach, lacking an authentic atmosphere. To our delight, although there are plenty of hotels, dining options, and tourist shops, this was far from the reality.
We rented a house between Pollenca and Port de Pollenca, using it as our base to explore the region.
Pollenca is an enchanting town that I found more appealing than Port de Pollenca. However, Port de Pollenca boasts a picturesque waterfront, a beautiful beach, and large playgrounds.
I’ve detailed some of the places we visited in separate sections: beaches, hikes, markets, and food and drink. Hopefully this will make it easy for you to navigate and use our experiences and recommendations when planning your own trip.
Visiting in October
This trip to Mallorca was actually a celebration of my dad’s 70th birthday. Instead of hosting a large party, he invited the family to spend a week in Mallorca. He insisted on renting a house with a pool. I thought it might be too cold for a pool in October, but it turned out to be perfect. Everyone, both kids and adults, thoroughly enjoyed the pool.
The property was ideal for those who love being outdoors and enjoying beautiful weather. Inside, it was a bit dark and lacked the cozy “hygge” atmosphere we Danes cherish. (Read about hygge: What is hygge | All you need to know about the small joys of life) However, this aligns with the typical Spanish design, aimed at keeping cool in warm weather. The garden was beautiful, and we spent most of our time there when not exploring the surroundings. We absolutely adored the stunning mountain and coastal views from the rooftop. And although the rooftop lacked a bit of hygge, or any furnishings, we found ourselves there almost daily to enjoy the sunrises and sunsets—a fantastic way to start or end our day.
Visiting in October was wonderful. We enjoyed delightful weather with temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius nearly every day. Although we experienced a few windy days towards the end, we still relished the beaches, such as Playa Muro on a particularly breezy day (see more here Mallorca Beaches). I haven’t been to Mallorca in summer yet, so I can’t compare, but we’ve also visited in November and February. During those months, we enjoyed warm days, some even warm enough for a swim, along with cooler days that required light jackets.
The Beaches
With countless beautiful beaches to explore, we couldn’t visit them all, but we did manage to experience quite a few, each offering its own unique charm.
The Markets
With a weekly market in almost every town, there were plenty of options for the girls to quench their shopping thirst and spend the pocket money itching to be used.
The Hikes
The area is abundant with wonderfull hikes and naturally in a weeks visit we only managed to do a few, but they are well worth mentioning here.
Food and Drink
Mallorca offers an abundance of culinary delights. Here are my recommendations for where to enjoy a great coffee or a delightful meal.