During the Spanish Civil War, the base was supporting Seefliegerstaffel aircraft from the German Condor Legion, for instance, a number of Heinkel He 59.
[2] Nowadays, a number of amphibious fire fighting aircraft, typically Canadair CL-415, are kept at the air base to the north of the town and can often be seen on exercise around the bay.
The beach around the area is family friendly, with a gentle grade into the sea, water sports and a wide promenade suitable for walking and cycling.
A bypass links the main road into the town PM-220 Carretera Pollença north to the PM-221 following a scenic route along the Cap de Formentor.
Famous painters such as the Argentinian Atilio Boveri and Hermenegildo Anglada Camarasa lived in Port de Pollença and popularized the place.
It tells a love story that Ross lived in the beaches of Port de Pollença and is considered a quintessential gay anthem in Argentina.