Another jewel in the crown of Pollensa
Pollensa municipality is famed for exceptional beauty spots and the Formentor peninsula, Mallorca’s north eastern rugged, headland is the spectacular region which has witnessed many world greats come and go. Taking the windy road from Puerto Pollensa, it is about 13 kms to Cap de Formentor, as it is called by the locals. This road was built by the same Italian engineer who also built the Sa Calobra road. The drive can be quite adventurous at times, the road twists and turns up and down steep slopes but you are rewarded for your driving efforts by sensational views, particularly if you take a break at the Mirador de la Creueta.
Formentor has justifiablyan air of completely discrete exclusivity about it. The famous Formentor Hotel, built 1928 by the Argentinean artist, Adan Diehl, was “the” place to stay in Mallorca for the rich and famous, including Peter Ustinov, Winston Churchill, Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly and her husband Rainier, the Prince of Monaco – the list could go on and on! This exclusivity has also attracted very wealthy island lovers to build their private, luxury villas and estates in this exceptional and idyllic beauty spot
Cap de Formentor is one of the most beautiful residential regions in Mallorca; properties for sale here offer total privacy and some even have private and direct sea access!
Picture-book scenery: all villas in Formentor have stunning sea views
Formentor offers a top quality lifestyle
The peninsula is about 12 kilometers long but never more than 3 kilometers wide. The highest point is 384m above sea level and is called Fumart. Those fortunate enough to have access to a boat, can enjoy the spectacular view of majestic cliffs rising out of the deep blue Med. an awe-inspiring sight! The charming coves Cala Figuera, Cala Murta and Cala Pi de la Posada have the clearest water you could ever imagine. Some sensational Pollensa villas for sale in Formentor are tucked away, not visible from the road and protected by the cliffs. These remotely situated villas can be seen, however, from the sea which they overlook.
Cap de Formentor is all about a peaceful lifestyle, lush scenery, a gorgeous beach and first class restaurants and facilities in the Barcelo hotel. Needless to say, the Mallorca villas for sale in this unique setting simply take your breath away. However, whilst they offer every conceivable luxury, these villas blend in perfectly with their natural surroundings and most are authentic, Mediterranean style properties in keeping with the traditional architecture of the islands. Formentor offers complete privacy normally hard to find in a beach location, there is just no noise or rowdiness on the beach in Formentor – well, only the muffled engines of luxury yachts might break through this tranquillity every now and then.
The peninsula has been inhabited since pre-historic times; the Romans even had a settlement in Formentor, so trust them as they were known to be fans of the “good-life”!
Prime location: picturesque Mallorca villa for sale in Formentor, Pollensa
Formentor is also perfect for sports lovers
For those who also want to maintain fitness during their island sojourns, cycling around Formentor is a fantastic option. The climbs and descents are fairly challenging to say the least, compensation at hand in the form of fabulous sea views. Setting off from your Formentor villa for sale for a ride down to Puerto Pollensa is the ultimate sports feat for serious cyclists – the ride back even more so! This climb can be very tough at a few points even for the fittest, so it is wise to stop for a breather and enjoy the stunning environment.
The peninsula is also an ideal spot for hikers the gorgeous pine woods providing enough shade during the summer months. A lengthy walk over to the famous Formentor lighthouse makes for perfect exercise but perhaps spare a thought for past keepers, who had to walk along the cliff tops to work every day before the road was built and they had to walk it in wind and weather! Or you might decide not to spend the day by the pool of your villa for sale but to check out one of the lovely coves, a good walk over to Cala Murta will be rewarded by the cool and crystal clear water.
Formentor, Mallorca’s northernmost point, is also called the “Meeting Point of the Winds” by the locals.
Plans are being discussed to convert the lighthouse into a hotel with top-rated restaurant which would definitely enrich the peninsula and cause quite a stir in the hotel scene. Another meeting place for owners of properties in Formentor, Pollensa.
All members of our multilingual sales team are experts in the real estate sector. They can give you all the necessary information relating to the complete sales process and ensure that you will purchase your dream Mallorca house stress free. They will be delighted to show you the stunning villas for sale in Formentor and Pollensa – come and see us at our Pollensa offices or contact us here on this website.
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