“Medieval Behaviour”: Pollença Cracks Down on Dog Fouling
Pollença is set to enter a new era of street cleanliness as the Town Hall, in a major partnership with the local association “Cans Can,” prepares to launch a rigorous anti-dog fouling policy. The campaign aims to put an end…
New Priority Parking for Residents
Solving the Summer Squeeze As we head toward the peak summer months, anyone who has tried to navigate Pollensa’s historic center knows that finding a parking spot can feel like a feat of luck rather than planning. With narrow cobblestone…
Identity and Orthography
The Battle Over the Pollença Logo A fresh debate has ignited in Pollença as the local association “La Nostra Llengua” calls for a significant redesign of the town’s official logo. The emblem, a familiar sight for decades, is now at…
From Underground to Official?
The Cave Rave Debate The quiet, rugged beauty of Coves Blanques—the white caves perched near Cala San Vicente—might be trading its natural serenity for a different kind of buzz. Following the viral success of several “underground” parties last year, the…
Pollensa Townhall to Distribute Dashcams Amid Road Safety Concerns
The Pollensa Townhall has launched a pioneering initiative to address growing road safety concerns by making dashcams available for collection by any concerned resident on a first-come, first-serve basis. The move comes in response to a surge in incidents involving…
Silence in the Square
Town Hall Pauses Historic Bells for Summer Sleep In a move that highlights the ongoing balancing act between traditional local life and the modern tourism economy, the Pollensa Town Hall has announced a significant change to the town’s acoustic landscape….
A Sovereign Retreat: Viva Hotels in Talks for Puig de Maria
In what could be the most significant property development in Pollensa’s recent history, rumors are swirling that the local hotel giant Viva Hotels is in high-level negotiations to acquire the iconic Santuari del Puig de Maria. The goal? To transform…
“Not Fair!” Petition for Stairlift at Calvari Steps Gains Traction Amid Controversy
The campaign group “Not Fair!” advocating for obese British people facing injustices, has submitted a petition signed by over 100,000 UK citizens. The petition calls for a stairlift to be installed alongside the iconic Calvari Steps in Pollensa, aiming to…