Pollensa Holidays

Pollensa perches on Spain's Balearic Island of Majorca's northern tip and gazes out at mountains and ocean. The town itself is picturesque, with cobbled, tree-lined streets leading you up to some breathtaking views of the coast. It combines the historic with the contemporary – Roman ruins sit alongside modern art galleries and trendy restaurants.

A visit to Spain isn't complete without seeing the passionate spectacle of flamenco music and dance. Alcudia's an 18-minute drive from Pollensa, and here you can watch talented flamenco guitarists and dancers perform in the former Alcudia bull arena. You'll soon be cheering along with the audience.

Nightlife here's an easygoing affair. There's a wine bar with live music, as well as friendly Irish pubs. If you fancy a shimmy, head over to a salsa bar and let the professionals take you through the moves step by step.

The nearest beach is a 10-minute drive away – its four kilometres of shore lead to warm, clear waters. Mix it up by visiting the other two local stretches of sand, only 20 minutes away by car. All of them offer an array of watersports, restaurants and cafés.