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Sneaked in a cheeky week in Pollenca at the beginning of October, probably caught the last totally dry week of the summer/autumn. On the last day we decided on a coastal walk, so drove around the bay towards Alcudia, and pulled off and parked just after the spot where you usually see dozens of kite surfers speeding back and forth. How they never get tangled up amazes me! Decided to walk around the bay, hugging the seafront as much as possible, and took in the fantastic views looking back towards the Port. Being only a week after the late September ‘storm’ we came across several damaged or partly submerged boats, broken pontoons, etc. It’s not until you come across this damage that you realise how vulnerable these properties are when storms occur. Houses right on the waters edge with no protection from the forces of nature.
We continued on our way passing the small marina at Es Barcarès, the Red Rum Bar and a rather empty looking Hotel More. Walked along the beach and around the next headland. Again, the views were stunning (During our visit in June I came across a BBC film crew working here, filming a new drama series, due out in the New Year - John Le Carre’s espionage drama The Night Manager, starring Hugh Laurie & Tom Huddlestone).
To get around the next headland, Punta de Manresa, you either have to turn away from the sea and walk along the road, or do what we did and walk through a wooded area along a clearly defined path. This brings you out into the open at the tip of the headland, on a rocky, cliff top path. Along this stretch, on the cliff edge, are the ruins of some sort of building, with some very definite steps leading downwards towards the sea. None of the ruins are above ground - it all seems to have been built/dug into the rocks. I’ve tried to find out what it was but have had no luck - some large lookout tower? I only presume this as it’s situated on such a prominent headland. I’d be fascinated if anybody could enlighten me.
The path continues down towards the small secluded beach (Platja Sant Joan). Despite the sunny, warm weather the beach hut was unfortunately closed. Realising that Mal Pas-Bonaire was ‘just around the corner’ we continued, in search of a cold ‘cerveza’ (‘grande’, of course!). Finally, reached the ‘Chill out’ bar (5 Oceanos, opposite the Supermarket), and supped our much needed drink. They were closing for the season the following day, and as a result the menu was pretty limited. We’d been walking for well over an hour and realised that there was no way we were going to turn back without eating. Being on a cycle route I often take I knew there was a bar/restaurant just a little further on at the entrance to the marina, but had never stopped by. What a find! This family run restaurant, The Cocodrillo, was fantastic. Such friendly service, and after a wonderful, leisurely lunchtime meal, at a very reasonable price, it was time to turn back and tackle the return. The walk, along with such a memorable meal, was probably the highlight of the week. Not sure what it would be like in the heat of mid-June, when we usually visit, but will certainly give it a go again.
We continued on our way passing the small marina at Es Barcarès, the Red Rum Bar and a rather empty looking Hotel More. Walked along the beach and around the next headland. Again, the views were stunning (During our visit in June I came across a BBC film crew working here, filming a new drama series, due out in the New Year - John Le Carre’s espionage drama The Night Manager, starring Hugh Laurie & Tom Huddlestone).
To get around the next headland, Punta de Manresa, you either have to turn away from the sea and walk along the road, or do what we did and walk through a wooded area along a clearly defined path. This brings you out into the open at the tip of the headland, on a rocky, cliff top path. Along this stretch, on the cliff edge, are the ruins of some sort of building, with some very definite steps leading downwards towards the sea. None of the ruins are above ground - it all seems to have been built/dug into the rocks. I’ve tried to find out what it was but have had no luck - some large lookout tower? I only presume this as it’s situated on such a prominent headland. I’d be fascinated if anybody could enlighten me.
The path continues down towards the small secluded beach (Platja Sant Joan). Despite the sunny, warm weather the beach hut was unfortunately closed. Realising that Mal Pas-Bonaire was ‘just around the corner’ we continued, in search of a cold ‘cerveza’ (‘grande’, of course!). Finally, reached the ‘Chill out’ bar (5 Oceanos, opposite the Supermarket), and supped our much needed drink. They were closing for the season the following day, and as a result the menu was pretty limited. We’d been walking for well over an hour and realised that there was no way we were going to turn back without eating. Being on a cycle route I often take I knew there was a bar/restaurant just a little further on at the entrance to the marina, but had never stopped by. What a find! This family run restaurant, The Cocodrillo, was fantastic. Such friendly service, and after a wonderful, leisurely lunchtime meal, at a very reasonable price, it was time to turn back and tackle the return. The walk, along with such a memorable meal, was probably the highlight of the week. Not sure what it would be like in the heat of mid-June, when we usually visit, but will certainly give it a go again.
The views were fab and although we didn't stop to eat, the restaurant at the top was full of locals having Sunday lunch. It's possible to only do part of the climb as there's a car park half way up, but I have to say the last part was very challenging ( for me anyway!) as there were some very uneven rocky steps to negotiate...even worse on the way down!!
