We had a rather exhausting night anchored nearby a motor yacht whose anchor kept slipping. Each of us took turns keeping a watch, Soph from 12-2am, Steve from 2-4am, then Karen 4-6am, our skipper Doug resting, though on call all night long. Twice throughout the night the engines had to be started and adjustments made as the motor yacht drew dangerously close. Fortunately, their skipper awoke at one point to the sound of his dragging anchor and reset it. There were no future problems, but given that he seemed to only put out a 2:1 scope, we didn’t feel comfortable giving up our watch!!!!
Fortunately, the next day we experienced a glorious morning sailing around the coast on our way to Platja de Formentor where we would moor for a night allowing us to visit Pollença. Day in and day out we see these gorgeous rock faces, yet they never cease to amaze us!
alcoves along the coast
Today saw us taking a dingy ride over to the beach, followed by a ride on two buses, as we headed out to Pollença. This Spanish city may be small, but it’s brimming with historical and cultural treasures.
We started our day in Plaça Major, the bustling heart of Pollença, lined with charming restaurants and cafes, and a popular meeting spot for locals. In need of hydration and feeling a tad hungry, we stopped at a local family-owned Indian restaurant, OM Restaurante Indian Pollença, where we were treated to some amazing dishes, including chicken Pathia, lamb Jalfrezi and Chana masala.
Getting lost in the medieval streets was a joy as we strolled around town, admiring beautiful churches like Our Lady of the Angels Parish Church, built in the 13th century. We also enjoyed browsing through several quaint stores.
Our wanderings led us to Pont Romà, the so-called Roman Bridge over de Torrente de Sant Jordi. Despite its name, it wasn’t built by the Romans; it first appeared in historical records in 1403 and was dubbed the Roman Bridge only in the 19th century.
Earlier, we had spotted a glorious staircase with 365 steps but decided against the climb in the heat. We later discovered the staircase led to Calvari Hill, one of Pollença’s top attractions. However, instead of trapsing up the steps, we took a more pleasant route up Carrer de les Creus (the Road of the Cross) to the Our Lady of the Angels Church, built in the late 18th century. The ascent rewarded us with stunning views of the town, mountains, and sea. We then descended via the impressive stairway, marveling at how much this small town has to offer.
(the Road of the Crosses)
the hill were spectacular!
Back on the boat, we enjoyed a relaxing evening …
