Holiday in Mallorca, Part 5 (East Coast)

So, after several white-knuckle tours through the mountains, Bev and Paul decided on a more sedate tour down the east coast. Paul drove from Pollensa to Arta, then down to Manacor, which was where Bev planned to stop and look at the pearl factories. However, Manacor was much bigger than everyone had anticipated, Bev had no idea where the pearl factories were, and Carlos needed a pit stop, so they drove on to Portocristo, which was an unexpected delight. It was very pretty, with a little beach and harbour. After refuelling at Portocristo, Bev's parents sat under some trees at the sea front and enjoyed the pleasant sea breeze while Bev and Paul went off to take photographs. Then they drove on to Porto Colom, which has a wide bay, a lighthouse and some pretty houses on the waterfront. Bev and Paul took more photographs and enjoyed the lovely views of the bay, while Bev's mum and Carlos sat and relaxed. Everyone liked the East Coast of the island, especially Carlos because of the cool sea breeze and lack of scary mountain roads.

The photographs are both of Porto Colom, which Bev said reminded her slightly of Venice.