| If you're stuck choosing a destination for your | | | | into the sky. The mountain is the tallest in the |
| Mallorca holiday, look no further than Puerto Pollenca | | | | Balearic Islands but if you're not a climbing fan you'll |
| to find fun for the whole family. | | | | find plenty of walking routes within the 90 km range. |
| The town has a stylish harbour setting and a | | | | Next, why not spend some time visiting the region's |
| backdrop of striking mountains, making it a great | | | | sights? Travel a short way to the old town part of |
| place to explore on a family holiday. Youngsters are | | | | Pollenca and explore the historical location, which |
| sure to love seeing the many yachts and fishing | | | | dates back to Roman times. Some antique buildings |
| boats moored in the marina while you might enjoy | | | | still remain in the town, such as a former Jesuit |
| catching the rays on the sandy beaches and dining at | | | | convent that is now used as the town hall. And while |
| some of the high-class fish restaurants, which are | | | | you're there, don't forget to catch the market, which |
| said to be among Mallorca's best. | | | | takes place at Placa Major square on Sunday |
| After setting up at your villa in Mallorca, you might | | | | mornings. If you miss the market don't despair - the |
| want to waste no time having a look round the area. | | | | same stalls can be found at the port's market every |
| The marina is very much a focal point and there is | | | | Wednesday. |
| plenty to do there. You'll find the area lined with | | | | If you'd like to get more of a flavour of the region's |
| shops and cafes, or you might prefer joining the kids | | | | history, you could pay a visit to Pollenca Municipal |
| in some watersport activities. | | | | Museum established in an old Dominican convent that |
| A range of companies are based at the marina and | | | | dates back to 1588 where you can admire paintings |
| provide tuition in the water whether you're looking to | | | | and be wowed by archaeological finds. Call in at the |
| snorkel, wind-surf or scuba dive. Youngsters are sure | | | | Monograph Museum of Pollenca too - a former |
| to love the exciting experience of delving into the | | | | hospital used during the 14th century housing displays |
| depths and seeing sea creatures first-hand under the | | | | showing life in the town under Roman occupation. |
| watchful eye of experienced supervisors. But if | | | | Meanwhile, if your children are hoping to see some |
| they'd prefer to keep dry, why not treat them to a | | | | nature, you could always take them to Albufereta |
| day sailing instead? | | | | Nature Reserve. Here you'll find canals, reed beds and |
| You can select the British yacht the Tudor Dawn | | | | lakes across 150 hectares of land. If you look closely |
| Charter to take out for a full day or enjoy a fun | | | | you might be lucky enough to catch sight of some |
| cruise for half a day, while the fully equipped Miami | | | | of the 200 species of nesting and feeding birds in the |
| Sun can be taken around the local bays. If you're | | | | reserve. |
| after a little luxury, you might opt for the 47-foot | | | | After a busy day, return to the marina and sample |
| Sealine Motor Yacht, which is fitted with a rear | | | | some of the local fish dishes before getting a good |
| bathing platform, sun deck and fly bridge. | | | | night's sleep. You'll find the area is family-friendly and |
| After a fun day at sea, you might enjoy relaxing on | | | | is not home to a wealth of nightclubs or rowdy bars. |
| one of the area's small natural beaches while the | | | | The following day, you might enjoy exploring the |
| children frolic in the water. There is also a larger | | | | surrounding villages, such as Valldemosa. The hamlet, |
| extended artificial beach particularly suited to families | | | | set up in the mountains, is home to a Carthusian |
| because of its shallow, warm waters. And why not | | | | monastery built in 1399 and once housed |
| make the most of the beautiful setting by taking a | | | | world-renowned composer Chopin. The pianist stayed |
| walk through the mountains? | | | | in the building between 1838 and 1839 and the piano |
| The Sierra de Tramuntana mountain range surrounds | | | | he played there still stands, alongside paintings by |
| the horseshoe-shaped resort and is a big attraction | | | | well-know artists including Francis Bacon, Miro, Picasso |
| for tourists to the region. The stunning peaks can | | | | and Henry Moore. |
| also be climbed if you're feeling energetic, with the | | | | Whatever you choose to do, you'll be spoilt for |
| highest pinnacle - Puig Major - reaching 1,445 metres | | | | choice for family fun on a holiday to Puerto Pollenca. |