Key facts
| Population (1 January 2025) | 17,807 people1,2 2+ sources agree |
|---|---|
| Bus 301 Palma - Pollença services (weekday, both directions) | 38 departures5 1 source |
| Market | niedziela, Market on Plaça Major in Pollença, 8:00-13:00 |
| Market | sroda, Port de Pollença market, 8:00-13:00 |
| Best time to go | April, May, June, September, October; Calvari steps in the morning, before the heat (editorial assessment) |
| Crowds | Sunday market and July-August (editorial assessment, not measured) |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source
Getting there
- By car from Palma: about 53 min, 61.6 km (our own measurement on the OSM road network, without traffic; method)
- From Palma by the Ma-13 motorway via Inca (about 55 km), then the Ma-2200 to the centre.
- Parking: Parking in the centre is limited; guidebooks advise parking on the outskirts and arriving early. We could not confirm car park names or rates.
- Restrictions: The road to Cap de Formentor is restricted in season; the rules were not verified here.
- Without a car: stop Pont Romà 2, about 628 m on foot (about 8 min), lines 231 (GTFS CTM; all places without a car)
Coming up
- 2 November 2026: El flautista d’Hamelin Biblioteca Can Llobera
- 13 November 2026: Theatre: Cròniques d'un mig estiu - Club Pollença
- 14 November 2026: Fira de Pollença
- 14 November 2026: Agatha Christie i els misteris al Port de Pollença Port de Pollença
Where to stay
22 four- and five-star hotels from the Consell de Mallorca register. List with addresses and categories.
Buses and trains
Stops within 1 km of the centre: Pont Romà 2, Pont Romà 1, Pollença 1, Pollença 2, Poliesportiu, CEIP Joan Mas. Lines: 231, 301, 321, 322.
Driving
- Free car parks nearby: 9
- Ma-2210 do Cap de Formentor: ograniczony wjazd w sezonie
- Port de Pollença (ORA portowa)
- Speed camera, Ma-2200, limit 90 km/h
Questions and answers
What day is the Pollença market?
On Sundays, 8:00-13:00, on Plaça Major. On Wednesdays there is also a market in Port de Pollença. Three market listings agree on these days.
Where can I park in Pollença?
Spaces in the centre are few, especially on Sundays. Guidebooks advise leaving the car on the outskirts and walking in, or arriving early. We could not confirm car park names or rates.
How do I get from Palma to Pollença without a car?
By TIB bus 301 from the Intermodal station (to Port de Pollença via Inca and Pollença), about 55-70 min, with about 38 services in both directions on a weekday (winter) and about 36 on Sunday.
When is the quietest time to visit Pollença?
Editorial assessment, not measured: on weekday mornings and out of season; Sunday (market) is the most crowded, and guidebooks warn about pickpockets on Plaça Major on market days.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
Beaches
- Alcúdia beach 10.4 km
Hiking trails
- GR 221 Stage 9: Pont Romà - Port de Pollença 0.4 km
- Puig de Maria hike 0.8 km
- Boquer Valley walk to Cala Bóquer 6.9 km
- GR 221 Stage 8: Son Amer - Pont Romà 12.6 km
- Puig de Massanella hike 12.9 km
Towns and villages
- Alcúdia 9.5 km
Festivals and events
Related
More in this region: Serra de Tramuntana
Sources
- ine.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
- wikidata.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- openstreetmap.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- ca.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- tib.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- mallorca.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- majorcadailybulletin.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- masmallorca.es (accessed 2026-10-29)
- scottdunn.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.