Welcome back everyone!
If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know that I went on a three week holiday to Spain with my family. We had the most incredible time and were so unbelievably lucky with the weather. I think there was only 2 slightly cloudy days out of 21, not too shabby! We've been coming to Mallorca for quite a few years now, always staying in and around the same area.
Now, I won't lie, it seems whenever we go on our family holiday we spend 80% of our time in the villa by the pool. But there will be the odd days that we manage to drag ourselves out to the beach - and we always have a lovely time. The beach in Puerto Pollença has become our go to as it's the closest to where we stay and has everything you could possibly need. There's a ton of small shops and restaurants a long the beach front for whenever you get hungry/thirsty. We normally head down relatively early in the morning and don't leave until like 7/8pm at night. You'd think it would get boring but surprisingly it really doesn't seem to phase us. I always find too that I tan way better on days that I spend at the beach over days at the villa. It's definitely something to do with having the constant breeze hitting you from the sea - it's like being fanned constantly!
This place has been a favourite of mine for soooooo many years now. Until this year we only ever went to the Cappuccino restaurant in Puerto Pollença but we managed to give the one in Palma a go and they're both as amazing as each other. The vibe is always unbelievably chilled, they always have Café del Mar playing and the food/drink is divine. My favourite cocktails have to be the frozen strawberry daiquiri and the Aperol Spritz! In terms of food, I'm obsessed with their California sushi rolls - they're so filling so don't ever be fooled into thinking you could stomach a side too because I tried twice and failed miserably.
If you follow me on Instagram, you'll know that I went on a three week holiday to Spain with my family. We had the most incredible time and were so unbelievably lucky with the weather. I think there was only 2 slightly cloudy days out of 21, not too shabby! We've been coming to Mallorca for quite a few years now, always staying in and around the same area.
Pollença.
I've become really fond of the place due to how much time we have spent there, so I thought I would do a little post on some of my favourite places/things to do! If it's your first time visiting Pollença then you'll probably spend a lot of your time in the Old Town. It's honestly like something out of a movie. The side streets are filled with little independent shops and restaurants that I happily spend hours browsing and eating in. Here goes...
1. Calvari Steps
The steps really are a must, but I'd definitely recommend going up them on a cloudy day as in the blazing heat it can get a little unbearable. That being said, the struggle always becomes worth it the second you reach the top. The view of the town and the mountains surrounding it are stunning. Once you're up there you're greeted by a lovely little church and a shop that sells cold drinks and ice cream, the perfect reward after sweating your way up 365 steps!
2. Numero Ocho
This is a restaurant located right slap bang in the centre of Pollença square and I am quite frankly obsessed with it. As a family we tend to only eat out in the evenings and this place has the perfect vibe for that time of day. They have loads of tables on the square so it's nice and cool and the people watching is always incredible. Oh and the food? Something else entirely. If you ever go there then PLEASE get the blackened tiger prawns to start, you won't regret it! Oh and they also do a mean Aperol Spritz. It's actually owned by a lovely Scottish guy called Paco and he has a very good knack at remembering faces because he always comes over to our table and asks how we're doing (even if he isn't working and is enjoying a family meal himself). The staff are so lovely too, most of them are also Scottish as Paco has a restaurant up north in the U.K. so he uses the same staff during peak seasons which I think is such an amazing opportunity for them!
3. Finca 49
This year was actually the first year we visited Finca 49 because it isn't in central Pollença or Puerto Pollença, but on the main road between the two. It's a gorgeous traditional farmhouse that has been refurbished beautifully and makes for a perfect dinner spot. We found out that it's actually owned and run by a lovely family from the U.K. who recently made the brave decision to uproot their lives and try something different. I can honestly say the two hours we spent there were nothing short of magical. Seated in the lovely court yard area surrounded by stunning plants and lanterns - I felt like I was on a film set. The nachos and chicken enchilada's were to die for, so i'd definitely recommend those if you ever pay this place a visit.
4. Puerto Pollensa Beach
Now, I won't lie, it seems whenever we go on our family holiday we spend 80% of our time in the villa by the pool. But there will be the odd days that we manage to drag ourselves out to the beach - and we always have a lovely time. The beach in Puerto Pollença has become our go to as it's the closest to where we stay and has everything you could possibly need. There's a ton of small shops and restaurants a long the beach front for whenever you get hungry/thirsty. We normally head down relatively early in the morning and don't leave until like 7/8pm at night. You'd think it would get boring but surprisingly it really doesn't seem to phase us. I always find too that I tan way better on days that I spend at the beach over days at the villa. It's definitely something to do with having the constant breeze hitting you from the sea - it's like being fanned constantly!
5. Cappuccino
This place has been a favourite of mine for soooooo many years now. Until this year we only ever went to the Cappuccino restaurant in Puerto Pollença but we managed to give the one in Palma a go and they're both as amazing as each other. The vibe is always unbelievably chilled, they always have Café del Mar playing and the food/drink is divine. My favourite cocktails have to be the frozen strawberry daiquiri and the Aperol Spritz! In terms of food, I'm obsessed with their California sushi rolls - they're so filling so don't ever be fooled into thinking you could stomach a side too because I tried twice and failed miserably.
6. Tudor Dawn Sunset Boat Trip
There genuinely isn't a word good enough to describe how amazing this boat trip was. My dad actually booked it last year as a surprise for my mam's birthday but sadly the weather ended up being pretty grim so we decided to give it a miss. Luckily this year though, the weather was perfect and I can honestly say the experience was nothing short of a dream. We sailed out of the port for a good 40 minutes which was so much fun before anchoring right beside La Fortaleza which is this gigantic luxurious estate. We knew before arriving that parts of ITV series The Night Manager were actually filmed there which made looking at it even more intriguing. The boat owners, Simon and Susie made for amazing hosts, providing us with paddle boards and snorkel kits for when we were out in the water, followed by some amazing tapas food. Sailing back into the port made for a perfect ending too because we were directly facing the sunset. I honestly could not recommend doing this enough if you're in or around Puerto Pollença, it was definitely a highlight for my entire family.
7. Barbara Backenköhler
Some of you might agree with me, some of you might not, but whenever I'm up and about early whilst on holiday, breakfast always seem to be a bit of a let down. In most restaurants in Pollença the only thing on offer in the early hours is an array of pastries (not that pastries are a bad thing, but they do get kinda boring after a while). I think it was last year that I stumbled across this adorable little cafe, I only stopped to look into the window because they have a really lovely blue bike that sits outside whenever they're open. It's really small inside with a little patio at the back which is lovely to sit in on days when its not too hot. And guess what they do? AMAZING BREAKFASTS. We're talking pancakes, granola, smoothie bowls, avocado toast and everything in-between. What more could you want!? The staff are also really lovely, I got such a shock when we walked in this year to be greeted by a lady with a strong Scottish accent! They also bake the most amazing cakes - they really do look too good to eat.
I hope you enjoyed this post!
Love, Lana Skye x
Photo Credit: Lana Skye Caven.
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