Information on the North of Mallorca (Majorca)

In the North of Mallorca, the lush green hills of the Serra Tramuntana give way to a beautiful coastline of golden, sandy beaches and crystal blue waters.  The area is steeped in history and while many towns encourage the tourist industry, the area remains, for the most, unspoilt.  The majority of these coastal towns began life as small fishing villages and retain a homely hospitality whilst also having a bustling cosmopolitan feel, generated by the thousands of foreign visitors which grace their shores. The old sits amazingly well alongside the new.  In this part of the Island every taste is catered for: from perfect beaches to adventure sports, from cultural treats to disco nights, and no-one goes home disappointed.

The main towns in Northern Mallorca are:

• Can Picafort: a tranquil town with a beautiful sandy beach, bubbling with tourists in the early evening.  It boasts several magnificent seafood restaurants and is noted for its excellent horse riding facilities.
• Alcudia/Puerto Alcudia: historically the Roman capital of the island, Alcudia is now the capital of the North and an entirely family orientated resort.  Alongside the inevitable, yet aesthetically tasteful hotels of Puerto Alcudia, lies an undiscovered haven of nature in the Albufera Nature Reserve; an immaculate 7km long Blue Flag beach; and a Marina renowned for excellence.  Water sports and a golf course add to the attraction for the thousands who visit this wonderful town each year.  The Old Town is much more traditionally Spanish.  It has a beautiful Church, historic fortified walls, Roman ruins and heaves with a vibrant mix of people on market days.
• Sa Pobla: is a small rustic town.  Rarely frequented by tourists it has a totally authentic Spanish feel to it and is surrounded by countryside and wetlands.  The land around the town is cultivated by market gardeners and there are regular organised hunts throughout the season.  The town also benefits from being the terminal for one of the the Islands only two train lines which runs to and from Palma.
• Pollensa/Puerto Pollensa: is further along the bay from Alcudia.  It is also a hugely popular tourist resort thanks to a safe sandy beach and crystal blue waters.  The ever popular Pine Walk provides exclusivity and a more expensive lifestyle, situated on the outskirts of the Bosquet pine wood and leading up towards the mountains of the Serra Tramuntana.

• Formentor: The exclusivity continues with the upmarket and hyper-trendy Formentor.  Famed for its 5 star hotel which has welcomed a plethora of stars (including Leonardo Di Caprio and the G8 Leaders) the narrow beach is surrounded by forest and rugged headland and emerald green waters lap gently in the small bay.  Views across the mountain here are absolutely spectacular; as you follow hairpin roads which wind up and down the hills.
• Cala San Vicente: This relatively undisturbed gem of a fishing village is a veritable hidey-hole of small beaches and secluded coves, catering for a more upmarket clientele with large seafront villas and 4/5 star hotels.  The restaurants here serve seafood caught locally and the people are wonderfully hospitable to visitors.