We stayed at the Hotel Singala for two weeks and found it to be a peaceful, clean, and well-managed small hotel. A true haven if you’re looking for quiet, quality accommodation. The only drawback is the lack of evening meals, which meant dining out every night — something we were prepared for, but the cost came as a shock. Even basic meals for two now start around €40, with €60 easily spent without trying. Sadly, we found Puerto Pollensa had changed dramatically since our last visit nine years ago. The sense of being in Spain has faded. Shops and restaurants speak English by default, and the area feels more like a British/German resort than an authentic Spanish town. However, we did find a few bars with a genuine Spanish feel tucked away from the seafront. Cycling has also become very busy — large, fast-moving groups dominate the roads. As a solo cyclist, I sometimes felt intimidated. The island is groaning under the weight of mass tourism, and it shows. We ran a tourism business in Scotland for over 20 years, so we speak with some experience. Mallorca remains a beautiful island, but Puerto Pollensa no longer holds the charm it once had. This was likely our last visit. ________________________________________
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