Puerto de Pollensa is located in the north of Majorca in a bay sheltered by the Tramuntana mountain range. With a mild Mediterranean climate, the resort is especially popular during the summer months, but has something to offer all year round. Winter is much quieter in Puerto de Pollensa, which is preferential for some travellers. With less visitors than the busy summer season, February is a great time to do some sight-seeing away from the crowds.
As it's still officially winter, the weather in Puerto de Pollensa in February is much like the weather in January. The temperatures are still low for Spain, with an average temperature of 9°C throughout the month and a low temperature of 4°C at night, so it's recommended to pack a jacket and some warmer clothes. If you're lucky, temperatures can sometimes reach highs of 14°C towards the end of February. There's an average of 5 hours of sunshine a day though, and with only a 9% chance of a cloudy day, you should be able to enjoy a bit of sun throughout February in Puerto de Pollensa. Visitors to the resort should expect some rain too. Puerto de Pollensa sees about 12 wet days throughout the month of February, with a 30% chance of rain every day. The amount of rain is low though, at just 35mm, so it is likely to be drizzle and light showers rather than heavy rainfall.
While Puerto de Pollensa has a beautiful long, sandy beach, it may be a little cold and wet to really take advantage of it in February. It isn't the best time to take a dip in the sea either, with average sea temperatures of just 14°C, the lowest of the year alongside March.
Despite the lower temperatures and chance of rain, Puerto de Pollensa is still a great holiday destination at this time of the year, with the mild Mediterranean climate providing a preferable alternative to the cold British winter.
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Families visiting Puerto de Pollensa at this time can find excellent and cheap accommodation at the Aparthotel Playa Mar, which is close to the beach. The family-friendly hotel has a fun splash park and a great entertainment programme for the children as well as an outdoor cocktail terrace to keep mum and dad happy. A modern buffet restaurant serves a range of international dishes and the restaurant has an all-inclusive option which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner, unlimited drinks and kid's ice-cream.
Pollensa Park Spa Hotel also offers low room rates and is located in a quiet area of Puerto de Pollensa, just 100 metres from the beach. The hotel has plenty of great facilities to enjoy all year round, including a heated indoor pool, a buffet restaurant, tennis courts and a state-of-the-art spa. The shops, bars and restaurants of central Puerto de Pollensa are just a 20 minute walk away along the beach or the picturesque Pine Walk.
With mild temperatures and a chance of rain, February isn't the best month to visit Puerto de Pollensa if you want to sunbathe on the beach and play in the sea. Nevertheless, holiday makers can still enjoy the beauty of Pollensa beach at this time of year. The 1.5km stretch of golden sand has been awarded a Blue Flag and is perfect for a stroll in any weather.
While some restaurants and bars in Puerto de Pollensa are closed during the winter months, there's still plenty of choice when it comes to eating and drinking in February.
El Posito is one of the most popular and best value for money restaurants in Puerto de Pollensa and is open from February to November. Located just behind the church square, the family-friendly restaurant is well known for its authentic Majorcan cuisine, including paella, traditional tapas and fresh fish from the bay of Puerto de Pollensa. The lunch time menu is just 10 euros for 3 courses.
Fancy something different to Spanish cuisine? For excellent Indian food in Puerto de Pollensa, Kashmir in the church square is a fantastic option that's open all year round. The restaurant has been established for over 10 years and serves a wide range of Indian food including curries and tandoori dishes. Guests can enjoy the menu of the day for only 15 euros.
For drinks, Mulligan's is a traditional Irish pub that's also popular with visitors to Puerto de Pollensa. Showing sports and live music on most evenings, Mulligans is a lively venue located just off the main square. Open all year, the pub has a wide selection of drinks and is a great place for a pint of beer.
The occasional showers and cold temperatures may discourage outdoor activities in February, but there are plenty of indoor attractions in Puerto de Pollensa. If you're travelling with the family, kids may enjoy Fantasy World. The indoor play area offers facilities for children of all ages as well as a babysitting service.
Visitors to Puerto de Pollensa during February can enjoy the fiestas that occur throughout the month of February. Known as 'carnival', the fiestas begins on February 7th and involve street parades and fancy-dress parties held all over the resort.
With a relaxed atmosphere and less crowds, February is a great time to visit a museum or two. Among the top museums to visit in Pollensa, the Monograph Museum is a must visit attraction. It houses many archaeological remains from the Roman period which were excavated in the area.
