Rain overnight and the main square was very quiet this morning. We had breakfast at a family restaurant, fiercely proud of their long history in the town.
Relieved that there was no sign of rain, as predicted, we decided to walk to the Port. 20 minutes down a laneway called Cami del Teatre Romana.
We discovered the site of the Roman city of Pollentia. It was founded in 300BC and was considered a major centre of the Roman Empire.
It is a very low-key site with minor signage but incredible that after 2300 years that so much has survived.
Another surprise - the size and activity at the Port. The sand spreads around the southern section of the bay. Beautiful sandy beaches and clear, clean, still waters. Very relaxed and family friendly - none of the charges and tourist infrastructure like at Italian beaches.
Lots of activity on the water and in the cafes bordering the beach.
Bocadillos for lunch in a traditional bar a few streets back from the main tourist area.
This afternoon I booked a boat trip for us around the bay to the Cape of Menorca and around to the spectacular rock formations of Coll Baix.
Then the boat stopped so we could swim for twenty minutes on the way back to port.
Back in Alcudia, while sitting sipping in a courtyard cafe for pre-dinner drinks, we heard some commotion in the main thoroughfare through the town. The locals were out in full with music and characters from their past parading through the town. Such spirit, joy and sense of community. It was wonderful!
After last night’s feast we couldn’t resist eating in the hotel restaurant again - tonight lamb chops, sea bass, burrata salad and pannacotta.
We are so sad to be leaving Spain, particularly Mallorca. The weather forecast for France is looking very wet. Thank goodness we have the gear! Another adventure!
M&M
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