Villa Carmelle has a fabulous setting in the heart of the northern Mallorcan countryside. You can be exploring the beauty of the area in mere moments, with many beautiful walks on offer. There’s even the chance to follow mountain paths and spot many local birds and other wildlife.
The villa is ideally situated between the towns of Pollensa and Sa Pobla, making stocking up on groceries and other essentials a quick and easy task. Both cities are less than a 10- minute drive away but offer plenty of attractions that make you want to stay that little bit longer.
Sa Pablo has both modern and historic places of interest to visit, including the 17th-century Sant Antoni Abat church and the former Can Planes mansion that’s home to both a toy museum the Museum of Contemporary Art. The children will be especially fascinated by the toy museum that showcases more than 4,000 items, including dolls houses, bicycles and toy trains.
The historic town of Pollensa was founded during the 13th century and has an old town area dating back to the 18th. Follow the Roman bridge to find yourself in an atmospheric sprawl of narrow, winding streets and old buildings.
One must-see is Puig de Pollenca, a medieval church and watchtower that sits uphill of the old town. It’s quite an active walk, so make sure you’re wearing sturdy footwear! The views once you get to the top of the hill are more than worth the effort, however.
Alcudia Beach is the closest sandy stretch to the villa and is around a 15-minute drive away. Make a picnic and enjoy a family day out at the seaside, relaxing on the white sands and swimming in the calm, clear waters.
There’s a play area for the children and the chance to get involved with a range of water sports. You’ll also find plenty of shops, cafés and restaurants dotted along the long boardwalk that backs on to the beach.