Why move to Pollenca
If you want to experience Mallorcan culture as the locals do, try Pollenca. Lovers of nature will be in their element whether walking, golfing or swimming at the local beach.
With its maze of narrow streets and ochre coloured buildings, this is somewhere you’ll feel close to the rich history of the island. Enjoy a coffee in the buzzing central square in the morning and listen to the chatter of the locals before climbing the 365 steps to the chapel on the hilltop to look out over this magical island. With the wide curve of the port and beaches one way and the green peaks of Serra de Tramuntana the other, in Pollenca you will find the Majorca of your imagination.
Hugely popular with tourists, Pollenca has managed to hold on to its distinct character with many fascinating festivals and cultural events taking place throughout the year. Whether you are perusing the many galleries and arty shops around the centre, investigating the deep history that stretches back long before even the Romans or hiking through the mountains and coastal routes, you will be walking in the footsteps of the many writers, artists and lovers of beauty who have chosen to make Pollenca their home.
Community
The permanent population of 8,000 is mainly made up of islanders but like the many Brits who have chosen to settle here, you will receive a warm welcome in Pollenca, making it easy to become part of the town’s social scene.
Property
This is a popular area and like much of Mallorca it attracts affluent buyers. You will find a range of characterful refurbished townhouses, contemporary modernist villas and farmhouses with stunning views of the mountains and the sea.
Amenities
Alongside the many tourist shops your practical needs are also well served in Pollenca, with several supermarkets, clothes shops, bakeries and banks. On Sundays, get out among the local bargain hunters at the morning market which brings the central square to vivid life.
Transport
It might be on the other side of the island but Pollenca is an easy 40 minute drive from Palma airport on the MA-13 motorway. If you’re without your own transport there is a good bus service to the capital and local towns and villages including Pollenca Port.
Employment
This is a small town, so what opportunities there are can be found in the tourist industry and will be mainly seasonal. Palma, a 40 minute commute, is where you will find a wider range of work, much of which will require fluent Spanish and possibly some Mallorquin (The language that you hear on the streets a version af Catalan).
Health
Pollenca has a pharmacy and its own public health centre which is open weekdays only. At weekends you can visit the doctor in Pollenca Port or drive to the hospital 15 minutes away at Alcudia.
Schools
Children can attend one of three Spanish state schools in town, including Colegio Montesión which is housed in a former Jesuit church. If you want to follow the British national curriculum then investigate the Mallorca International School just 10 minutes out of town.
Cost of Living
Prices tend to be a little higher on Majorca compared to mainland Spain and you’ll be paying more for things like internet access. However a good range of shops means you should be able to keep grocery prices reasonable.