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Formenter Peninsula

Port de Pollenca, Pollenca, Majorca, Spain
Ranked #2 of 3 attractions in Pollenca
4.5 of 5 stars 33 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest, Lookouts
Activities: Dining
Description: A spectacular lookout over the sea and the rugged coast.
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Stirling, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

A very beautiful part of the island for sightseers.

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Stockport, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

But road not for the faint-hearted. I imagine it would be almost impossible in peak season

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Healdsburg, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

We enjoyed every winding minute of the drive to the end of the peninsula. We just wish we'd had more time to hike down to Cala Figuera, and some of the other coves. The very first view point after leaving Port de Pollensa is definitely worth walking all the way to the end. The steps are not difficult, but children... More

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Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

breathtaking views secluded and well worth the visit

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Great undulating ride out and back, only about 25miles but breathtaking nonetheless!

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Fife
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Nothing there really and a nightmare of a coach journey up a very steep and windy road with sheer drops! We came back by boat!

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Ramat Gan, Israel
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34 reviews 34 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012

Amazing panoramic views all the way to the end when you reach the lighthouse of Cap Formentor where you can stop for a coffee

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Yorkshire
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

The local bus only goes as far as the hotel. It's an 11 km walk to the Cap de Formentor. But the beach near the bus terminus is in lovely rocky coves, really beautiful place for a few hours.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

took boat trip around area and it was amazing the water was so clear

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Edinburgh
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Clear blue water, peace and quiet. Beautiful beaches. The ferry from Puerto Pollensa also adds to the wonderful experience

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