Scenic Drives on the Plain
Crossing the central plain through the almond & apricot groves
This lovely drive criss-crosses the central plain, following old Roman roads through almond and apricot groves on its way to several small market towns.
- Start in Petra, following signs to Santa Margalida from the parish church. Bypass Santa Margalida by bearing left towards Muro.
In Muro, Carrer Major takes you to the museum well worth a visit.
- Continue along Carrer Major, over a crossroads and past the church of Sant Joan Baptista towards Sa Pobla.
Next you cross a fertile land of windmills, red earth and potato fields. Up ahead you see the mountains.
- From Sa Pobla,follow signs to Llubi; when you reach Llubi go uphill into the village and down again to reach a main road. Cross the road and take the narrow track towards Sineu.
Drystone walls to either side line the route to Sineu. On entering the town note the modern sculpture in the street as you pass beneath it.
- Follow signs to Sant Joan. As you enter Sant Joan, turn right to Montuiri - worth a brief stop.
Leaving Montuiri cross the Palma-Manacor highway by the Orquidea pearl shop and head for Porreres. A short detour takes you up to the Santuari de Montesio.
- Leave Porreres in the direction of Vilafranca de Bonany. Turn left in Vilafranca and pass Els Calderers on your right.
You could visit the stately home of Els Calderers taking a short cut to Sant Joan.
- Take the next right turn to Sant Joan, from where you can return to Petra.
There are excellent views of the Ermita de Bonany and of Petra church as you approach.
