Pollença - King's Castle "Castell del Rei"

Pollenca is located in the north-west of Mallorca. Castle del Rei is on a large private estate and you have to apply for permission at the Town Hall in Pollenca to get access. Please note that this permission can take up to four days to be granted. 

Leaving Pollença on the road leading to Lluc, just before the Roman Bridge, you turn right at the road crossing"Can Xura" the spring of Algaret and Ternelles. The road connects with the path leading to the "Castell del Rei" across valley and woods. From the fortress, which in Moorish times was one of the most important of the islands's fortifications and which stands above impressively high cliffs, you get a view of the entire northen coastline from Soller to Formentor. The hike covers about 16 km and involves a walk of about seven hours.

Please note that cars are not allowed through the Ternelles Property, therefore, that part of excursion must be on foot. For more information, please see our page on Castles & Ruins.