HISTORY

Pollentia todays Pollenca was a Roman settlement. Remains and ruins are still to be found several kilometres away at the modern municipality of Alcudia.

Majority of urbanisation was built in the 17th and 18th century. The main square Placa Major is the beating point of town. You can enjoy in one of numerous cafes on the Placa Major. Placa Major is dominated by a large 13th century church Our Lady of the Angels.

The most famous feature of the town are steps. 365 – step stairway is located north of the square and they lead to a chapel on th etop of the hill. The town also has a 19th century bridge of Roman design.

Top sights in Pollenca:

–> Placa Mayor

–> Placa Vella

–> Can Llobera

–> Convent

–> Joan March gardens

–> Calvari

–> Roman Bridge

One of the sights one shoould visit is definitely marketplace Pollenca. Here you can experience the true feeling and the heart beat of the city.

Top 5 activities in Pollenca

–> 8 hour Formentor nad Puerto Pollensa Tour

–> 4 hour tour of Formentor by bus and boat

–> From Pollensa: Full day Mallorca Cruise

–> Mallorca rock climbing

Marbella is located right at the heart of the Costa del Sol. Beautiful Marbella destination is one of the most important destinations on the Costa del Sol. Combining old traditional and new modern culture Marbella will dazzle you.

Marbella has all amenities one five star destination should have: huge yachts, luxury villas, high end stores, restaurants. Regarding all the five star qualities Marbella preserved her old town ambience.

The Costa del Sol region has warm climate and the region enjoys 320 sunny days.

Marbella has rich history. Archeological evidence show us that people were living here in Paleolithic and Neolithic.

Marbella was ancient fishing settlement with 90 000 inhabitants was famous for iron and grafite mines back in 19th century.

The old town spreads over old Arabic fortress.

The best way to explore the city is by foot. The streets are narrow and major part of the city is pedestrian only.

Playa del Faro – sandy beach and numerous cafes and restaurants just few metres from the beach

Marbella has more golf courses per head than anywhere else in the world

High end shops – Jimmy Cho, Dolce Gabbana, Gucci, Tom Ford, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi and may others

4 sights

–> Puerto Banus – marina, beach, nightlife, shopping

–> Selwo Marina – marine park with dolphins

–> Sohail Castle – cafe with magnificent views

–> Plaza de los Naranjas – cafes and shops

13 best things to visit

1.  Old town
2.  Alameda park
3.  Resort beaches
4.  Avenida del Mar
5.  Puerto Banus
6.  Iglesia de la Encarnacion
7.  Museum of Spanish Contemporary Engraving
8.  Golf
9.  Water activities
10.  Vega del mar Basilica
11.  Bonsai Museum
12.  Roman Villas
13.  La Concha

Marbella Highlights

–>Five star resort popular for its golf courses; marinas; high end luxury villas

–>Year round destination

–>Marina Puerto Banus with mega yachts

–>All kind of acivities wheter you are solo traveler, group or family traveler

Facts:

–> Located in the middle of the Mediterranean sea

–>Largest island in Balearic archipelago

–>Capital city Palma de Mallorca – also international airport

–>540 km2 beaches and coves

–>Agricultur preserved as tradition (olives, figs)

–>Charming medeival villages

–>850 000 residents on the island

–>10 million visitors each year

Palma de Mallorca is a blend of flowery squares and wide bulevars. Magnificent gothic cathedral is located in the centre of the town. Cathedral is known also as La Seu.