Castles & Ruins in Mallorca

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Santueri Castle, Felanitx - Conserved Castle

Santueri Castle sits on top of a rocky outcrop some 475 metres above sea level. It is a stunning, well preserved castle with remarkable views of the south east of Mallorca and the Cabrera Islands on a clear day. The present walls date from the 14th century but a fortification has existed here since Roman times. ...read more

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a view of Capdepera Castle

Capdepera Castle, Capdepera - Castle

If you are driving up in the north east of Mallorca, stop off to visit the small town of Arta, which is crowned by the largest fortress on the island. The Romans were the first to build a castle on this site - the Moors enlarged it, the Christians destroyed it, then replaced it with one of their own in the 14th century. ...read more

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Capocorb Vell, nr Cap Blanc - Bronze Age Settlements

These are the most significant remains of the Talaiotic culture, which flourished in Mallorca between around 1300 and 800 BC. It was dominated by talaiots (circular or rectangular structures) two to three storeys high, which were used as both burial chambers and defensive fonts. Each settlement was surrounded by Cyclopean walls, built from massive, unhewn stones without mortar to hold them together. ...read more

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Castell d' Alaro, Alaro - Ruined Castle

Castell d'Alaro is perched on top a rocky mountain above the town of Alaro in the west of Mallorca. A popular walk from the town (or further up the hill if you prefer to drive) takes you to a ruined castle and hilltop chapel offering spectacular views of the Tramuntana mountains and over towards Palma and all the way to the sea. ...read more

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Castell de Bellver, Palma de Mallorca - Castle

A well-preserved 14th-century royal fortress with fragrant pine woods, an interesting museum and superb views over Palma Bay. Looking up at this castle, so perfectly maintained, it is hard to believe that it has been standing for almost 700 years. Begun by Jaume II in 1300 and built by Pere Salva, the architect of the Almudaina Palace, it is unique among Spanish castles in being entirely round. ...read more

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Castell del Rei, Pollenca - Ruined Castle

The hike to this remote mountain castle, 7 km north of Pollenca, is one of the most popular in Mallorca. The castle is on a large private estate and you have to apply for permission at the Town Hall in Pollenca to get access. Please note that this permission can take up to four days to be granted. Walk from Pollenca to avoid parking problems and allow at least five hours for the round trip. ...read more

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Ses Paisses, Arta - Bronze Age Settlements

Although not as extensive as the ruins at Capocorb Vell, this Bronze Age settlement near Arta is still a significant site and a link with Mallorcans of 3,000 years ago. Most impressive of all is the massive entrance portal, formed from three stone slabs weighing up to eight tonnes each. Inside there are several rooms and an atalaia (watchtower); the entire settlement is surrounded by a Cyclopean drystone wall. ...read more

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