When planning a trip to Es Mal Pas, it is worth considering three different highlights: the Castell de Manresa fortress, the seasonal facilities at Playa Sant Pere and paths leading to different destinations. This allows you to tailor your stay to what matters most to you: beach services, architectural history or a route to explore.

A fortress steeped in history

Castell de Manresa is a fortress on a 28-metre-high platform. It was built to defend the Bay of Pollença. Its historical purpose gives the building a different focus from the beach facilities and routes in the surrounding area. If you would like to include history in your choice of destination, alongside time by the water, this is a clear reason to explore Es Mal Pas.

Playa Sant Pere and getting there

In summer, Playa Sant Pere has a beach bar, a lifeguard, showers and sun loungers and parasols for hire. As these facilities are seasonal, check before your trip which services are important for your visit and currently available.

From Alcúdia, drive to Playa Sant Pere via Camí del Mal Pas and Camí de Manresa. Parking is available along the road. Road and parking conditions can change, so check the situation before setting off if you plan to drive.

Paths leading to different destinations

Camí de l’Hort dels Moros leads to a higher section, which offers a panorama of Port d’Alcúdia. Beyond Mal Pas, Camí de l’Hort dels Moros continues towards Coll Baix, with the Bonaire residential area on the left. These two descriptions provide different points of reference for planning your routes: one is the view of Port d’Alcúdia, the other the direction towards Coll Baix.

The excursion to Ermita de la Victoria also follows its own route: it runs along Camí del Mal Pas to the centre of Mal Pas-Bonaire, then continues along the road by the sea to the marina. Further afield in the region, after turning onto Camí de la Victòria, the excursion reaches l’Illot in about five minutes on foot. From Ermita de la Victòria, a narrow footpath also follows the coast to the foot of Penya del Migdia; this section is 3 km long. The routes described therefore range from short stretches on foot to a longer coastal walk. Road and path conditions can change, so plan with the current situation in mind.

Alcúdia: Walls, Pollentia and the weekly market

In the wider destination of Alcúdia, the historic centre and Pollentia offer further distinct points of interest. A walk along Camí de Ronda follows the inner road beside the walls and leads to Porta del Moll, also called Porta de Xara, and Porta de Sant Sebastià, also called Porta de Mallorca. Alcúdia has two historic rings of walls: one medieval and one dating from the Renaissance. The parish church of Sant Jaume is integrated into the city walls; the Chapel of the Holy Christ adjoins the church and was built at the end of the 17th century.

Pollentia was founded after the conquest of Mallorca in 123 BC and is considered the beginning of urban life on Mallorca. La Portella, a residential area within the archaeological site, contains the remains of three Roman houses. Casa de los Dos Tesoros is considered the best-preserved house in Pollentia. The Forum includes the Capitolium, two smaller temples and a group of tabernae. The Roman theatre of Pollentia dates from the 1st century; the cavea, orchestra and stage have been preserved. It is the only surviving Roman theatre on Mallorca.

Another option is the weekly market in Alcúdia’s historic centre. It takes place on Tuesdays and Sundays from 8:00 am to 1:30 pm and sells fruit and vegetables, fashion jewellery, leather goods and clothing. Check the market hours again before your trip. This adds a distinct urban and cultural focus in Alcúdia to your decision to travel to Es Mal Pas.

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