Pollença, municipality of Spain
Pollença is a municipality on Mallorca consisting of several villages spread across hilly terrain and valleys. The settlements are connected by rural roads and create a landscape of built-up areas, farmland, and olive groves.
The area was settled by Arabs who gave it its current name during that period. Over centuries it developed into an agricultural community focused on olive farming and livestock, a pattern that continues to shape the landscape today.
The name comes from Arabic origins, reflecting centuries of Muslim rule in the region. The old town center with its narrow streets and main square shows how locals continue to gather and move through the space as the heart of community life.
This area is best explored by car since the different villages are spread across the terrain and not well connected by public transport. The roads are manageable despite the hilly geography, and parking is available in the village centers.
The municipality is known for its many walking trails that connect villages and pass through rural landscapes. These paths offer a way to experience the area at a slower pace and discover less visited corners of the surrounding countryside.
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