The incredible place in Mallorca where Agatha Christie spent her summers and was the setting for her mystery stories.

When you think of mystery novels, Agatha Christie immediately comes to mind. The British author was the creator of some of the greatest works of world literature in the whodunit genre, such as Murder on the Orient Express and Death on the Nile . However, what many don't know is that the writer from Torquay (United Kingdom) spent a period of time in Spain, specifically in one of the most charming corners of the island of Mallorca.

Although the dates are not entirely clear, it is known that the iconic author spent a fortnight in Puerto de Pollença, a beautiful Mallorcan village located in the northwest of the island, between the Mediterranean and the Tramuntana Mountains. There she enjoyed the beautiful seafront surrounding the town's port, as well as one of the best hotels in the area, which today still boasts that Agatha Christie herself once stayed in one of its rooms.

Pollença, the corner where Agatha Christie relaxed

This picturesque village is located about six kilometers from the town of Pollença, an idyllic and peaceful spot on the shores of the Mediterranean that contrasts radically with the overcrowding found elsewhere on the island during the summer months. Its beautiful sandy beaches and charming streets captivated Agatha Christie in the early 1930s, when she enjoyed 15 days in this true paradise in Mallorca.

Although Puerto de Pollença's most striking feature is its idyllic beaches, always set against the backdrop of the Tramuntana Mountains , the town itself is home to many more treasures. One example is Punta Avanzada, a peninsula declared a Site of Cultural Interest, where you can find a 17th-century defensive fortress that was meant to protect the area from pirate attacks. You can also visit an ancient Roman settlement.

The beauty of Puerto de Pollença captivated Agatha Christie herself, who even wrote a mystery story entitled Trouble in Pollença , Published in 1939, years after the author spent a few dreamy days in this Mallorcan town. This village is, without a doubt, a treasure far from the island's major tourist attractions.

Even today, the writer's stay in the town, which at the beginning of the 20th century was just a fishing village, is still remembered. Little by little, it grew, becoming a sought-after place for those yearning for tranquility, and in the following decades, it expanded to become what it is today: an ideal destination for a relaxing summer vacation.

The hotel where Agatha Christie stayed in Mallorca

During her stay in Puerto de Pollença, Agatha Christie stayed at the Hotel Illa d'Or, one of the most incredible in the area, located on the shores of the Mediterranean. In fact, the hotel's website notes that the property "has served as inspiration to artists, musicians, and writers," and the tranquility of this luxurious haven of peace cannot be found anywhere else in Mallorca.

Its incredible rooms with views of the Bay of Pollença amaze everyone who stays there, and this hotel is one of the best in the Balearic Islands. However, it's not suitable for all budgets: those who want to feel like Agatha Christie almost a century ago can book a stay at this majestic hotel from just over 500 euros per night for two people.