The name Pollença comes from the Roman settlement of 'Pollentia, the excavated remains of which lie several kilometers away, at the modern municipality of Alcudia. It was founded in by the Catalans in the 13th century some 6km from the coast in an effort to avoid pirate attacks.
Most of the houses in Pollença were built in the 17th and 18th century and many streets are very narrow and compact reminiscent of the medieval era. The central square, called Plaça Major has numerous outdoor cafes and is dominated by the large 13th century Church Esglesia de Nostra Senyora dels Angels (Our Lady of the Angels).





















































