Rural Places in Mallorca: Rural Retreats in Majorca
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Alcudia, MallorcaMedieval walled town in the north of Majorca
In the north of Mallorca lies the ancient town of Alcudia. This medieval town is not to be confused with the beach resort of Alcudia, or the port, Puerto Alcudia! Many of Majorca's towns were built several miles inland to provide protection against marauding pirates, and the port & coastal areas were only developed in more recent times as tourism became a major source of income for the island. ...more
Algaida, MallorcaTraditional rural town in the centre of Majorca
Algaida is a typical Mallorcan town, all green shutters, narrow streets without pavements and a central square dominated by a sandstone church. It is located in a beautiful part of Mallorca, in the lowlands of the hilly area known as Puig Randa. You can find one of Mallorca's many disused windmills in the town - and it's one of the easiest ones to photograph! ...more
Andratx, MallorcaTraditional rural town in the south west of Majorca
Like many towns around the coast, Andratx was built several kilometres inland from its port in a bid to deter pirate raids. Today the town is reaping an unexpected benefit - tourists pour into the port, spending money that the town collects in taxes, yet except on market day, Andratx sees little of the visitors and its people are left to get on with their lives. ...more
Arta, MallorcaAttractive rural town in the north east of Majorca
Derived from the Arabic word jertan ('garden'), Arta has been occupied for at least 3,000 years, as evidenced by the remains of a Bronze Age site at Ses Paisses just outside the town. Nowadays, Arta is a prosperous little town near the coast that gets particularly lively each Tuesday, which is market day. ...more
Banyalbufar, MallorcaPretty coastal village in the west of Majorca
Banyalbufar clings to the western coastline of Mallorca on a steep hillside that falls into the sea. Glorious views of the Tramuntana mountains and the sun setting into the sea await you here. Access is by small and windy coastal roads - in particular, the road to the south of the village. ...more
Binissalem, MallorcaTraditional rural town & wine growing region in central Majorca
Binissalem is a small village, semi-industrialised on the outskirts due to it's prime role in the wine industry. If you order Mallorcan wine in a restaurant, it will probably come from Binissalem. Viticulture was introduced here by the Romans and has survived and been revived & improved in recent years. ...more
Cala Figuera, MallorcaTraditional fishing village in the south east of Majorca
More than anywhere else in Mallorca, Cala Figuera retains the atmosphere of a working fishing port. White-painted houses reach down to the water's edge and fishermen sit on the steps mending nets. If you get here early enough in the morning, you might even see the catch coming in. A path follows around the tiny harbour and onto the cliffs, offering good views back towards the bay. ...more
Calvia, MallorcaTraditional rural town in the south west of Majorca
Calvia is like an old lady who has won the lottery and doesn't know how to cope with her success. Until recently an unassuming country town, Calvia hit the jackpot when tourists discovered the nearby beaches and it is now said to be the richest municipality in Spain. Founded in 1249 with 80 inhabitants, the town had a population of 3,000 in 1960 and 11,560 in 1980 all because of tourism. ...more
Campos, MallorcaTraditional rural town in the south east of Majorca
Midway from Llucmajor to Santanyi on the C717, Campos was founded by Jaume II in 1300 on the site of earlier Roman and Arab settlements. It's small and quiet place, with not a lot to offer the occasional visitor, except for a busy market on Thursdays and Saturdays, and the odd fiesta and village fair that run periodically throughout the year. ...more
Deia, MallorcaPretty coastal village on the west coast of Majorca
An idyllic village of green-shuttered, ochre-coloured houses that has become a millionaires' hideaway in the shadow of the Teix mountain on the west coast of Mallorca. Deia could have been just another pretty Mallorcan village had Robert Graves not decided to make it his home. ...more
Felanitx, MallorcaTraditional rural town in the south east of Majorca
Felanitx is at the centre of Mallorca's second wine producing area, Pla & Llevent, which produces a variety of white whites and fresh red wines. It is set in lovely countryside - close by you have the Sanctuary Sant Salvador and Castle Santueri, both of which are oerched in top of hills and have wonderful views of both Mallorca and the sea. ...more
Fornalutx, MallorcaPretty rural village in the west of Majorca
Fornalutx, in the hills above Soller, calls itself the prettiest village in Spain and it is hard to disagree, unless you accept the claims of its neighbour Biniaraix. It is a quiet little place at the top of the Soller valley and has wonderful mountain views. A number of walking trails are easily accessible from Fornalutx, making it a top spot for hikers and bikers. ...more
Galilea, MallorcaPretty rural village in the south western mountains of Majorca
Set deep in the countryside of the Tramuntana mountains, this pretty village lies 460m above sea level and is in the shadow of the great peak of Puig de Galatzo. It does feel quite isolated thanks to its location, so it's ideal for those looking for peace and quiet, or for those wanting to explore the mountains. ...more
Inca, MallorcaCommerical town with weekly market in central Majorca
Inca lies half way up the motorway from Palma to Alcudia. It's Mallorca's third-largest town and is best known as the 'city of leather' - if you come on an organised tour you will undoubtedly be taken to a leather factory. Shop around, but the bargains these days are few and far between. It is also home to the well-known shoe brand, Camper. ...more
Llucalcari, MallorcaPretty coastal hamlet on the west coast of Majorca
You could easily miss Mallorca's smallest village, which consists of little more than a bend in the Deia - Soller road. With just a handful of houses and a hotel, it would make an ideal base for a walking holiday in the nearby mountains. The views are postcard perfect in fact you are far more likely to see it on a postcard than you are to actually go there. Picasso once lived in the village during a short stay on Mallorca. ...more
Llucmajor, MallorcaCommercial town in central Majorca
This ordinary country town, the largest in southern Mallorca, has a place in history - it was the site of the battle in 1349 where Pedro IV of Aragon killed his relative Jaume III to end Mallorca's brief spell as an independent kingdom. Jaume's death is commemorated by a statue at the end of Passeig Jaume III. ...more
Manacor, MallorcaIndustrial centre - Majorca's second city
Mallorca's second city is the nearest thing the island has to an industrial town. Despite the lack of obvious sights, the narrow streets behind the church make a pleasant place to stroll and soak up the atmosphere of everyday Mallorca. The church, Esglesia dels Delors de Nostra Senyora, was built on the site of a mosque and its minaret-style tower can be seen for miles. Look inside to see the figure of Christ with scrawny hair and a skirt - pilgrims queue up to kiss his bloodstained feet. ...more
Montuiri, MallorcaTraditional rural town in central Majorca
High on a ridge surrounded by old stone windmills, the village of Montuiri is probably the most impressive sight along the Palma-Manacor road. The eight mill-towers of the Molinar district, redundant since the 1920s, are the symbol of the village; the best views are from the Ermita de Sant Miquel, a 19th century hermitage on top of a small hill 2km to the east. ...more
Muro, MallorcaTraditional rural town in the north of Majorca
This small town between Inca and the S'Albufera marshes has one overriding attraction - the Museu Etnologic de Mallorca. This museum, housed in a former mansion, gives fascinating glimpses into Mallorca's past. The kitchen contains pottery similar to what you see in the markets today, the recreated pharmacy has a pair of scales in the shape of a crucifix. ...more
Orient, MallorcaPretty rural village deep in the western hills of Majorca
Nervous drivers should not even think about tackling the road to Orient from Bunyola, with bends at alarming angles and little in the way of barriers to stop you tumbling to your death (there is a much easier approach from Alaro). But those who make it to this village are rewarded with the marvellous sight of this tiny hamlet. ...more
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