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The road quickly climbs away from Port de Pollença, with splendid views of the bay,
and whips its way to the cape. The traffic moves at a snail's pace here in summer, owing
to a succession of lookouts, such as the
Mirador de Sa Creueta
(232m), 3km northeast
of Port de Pollença, with dizzying views along the ragged north coast. To the east floats
the
Illot del Colomer
, a rocky islet. From the same spot you can climb a couple of kilo-
metres up a side road to the
Talaia d'Albercuix
watchtower (380m). It was built to warn
of pirates and you can see why; the views extend far out to sea. When the cliffs glow at
sunset, it is the perfect photo op.
From here, the Ma2210 sinks down through the woods some 4km to
Platja de For-
mentor
(Platja del Pi), a fine ribbon of pale, pine-fringed sand, with crystal-clear water.
Parking costs €10 for the day. The road slithers another 11km from Hotel Formentor out
to the cape and its 19th-century
lighthouse
, where you'll find views to Cap Ferrutx to
the south and a short walking track (the Camí del Moll del Patronet) south to another
viewpoint.
Getting There & Away
The 18km stretch from Port de Pollença (via the Ma2210) is best done with your own
vehicle, bicycle or two legs, although bus 353 runs from Port de Pollença to Platja de
Formentor (€1.50, 20 minutes, four daily Monday to Saturday). Two extra services run
between Port de Pollença and Cap de Formentor.
BADIA D'ALCÚDIA
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Alcúdia
Just a few kilometres inland from the coast, Alcúdia is a place of quiet charm and charac-
ter, ringed by mighty medieval walls that enclose a maze of narrow lanes, historic man-
sions, cafe-rimmed plazas and warm-stone houses. On the fringes of town are the re-
mains of what was once the island's prime Roman settlement.
