Towns
Mallorca is plenty of villages and small towns. Come to visit and discover them all!
A bit of history
In June, 17th 1231, the King of Aragon, Jaume I, and Abu Abd Allah Muhammad, “alfaquí” of Menorca, signed the rendition on Menorca island to the Aragon crown. This happened in a walled fortress situated in the northeast of Mallorca called Castle of Capdepera. It was a strategic point because from the castle you can clearly see the sister island of Menorca.
The village that became a ...
We start a route that will show you the most charming villages of the Serra de Tramuntana. Today we reach Valldemossa, an essential town in the visit to one of the most attractive areas of Mallorca.
This town is about 20 minutes drive from our hotel, the Palladium Palma. And it is located in the middle of the mountains, literally embedded between them. The origin of its name comes from a Moorish ...
In the Serra de Tramuntana there are many more villages to visit. Some of you already know them, and others are still to be discovered in this blog. Have you heard of Galilea? We speak of a place full of charm in which it will be very pleasant to walk at any time of the year.
The small and peaceful town of Galilea, which is located in the southwest of the island, is situated at a high altitude, 460 m ...
We continue with our particular trip through one of the most beautiful areas of Mallorca. The Serra de Tramuntana, on the north coast, is the mountainous area in which you will live an unforgettable trip, if what you are looking for in your vacations is to build unforgettable memories.
Llucalcari, a town also known as Carrer, is a small town located at about three kilometers from Deià in the direction of ...
We continue with the route that will show you the most charming villages of the Serra de Tramuntana. Today we arrive to Valldemossa, an essential town in the visit to one of the most attractive areas of Mallorca.
This little village is about 20 minutes by car from our hotel, the Palladium Palma. And it is in the middle of the mountains, literally inserted between them. The origin of its name comes from a ...
The traditional village of Artà is located in the center of a large valley, situated at the foot of a small mountain in the northeast of Mallorca. This locality clings to its origins, with a desire to keep them alive, so it has not undergone many changes in favor of tourism. The parochial church, Transfiguracio del Senyor, is the main attraction of the town center.
History and Culture of Artà
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Formerly in Capdepera there was a curious tradition. On Christmas Eve, when it was getting dark, grandparents lit fires in the middle of the streets while grandchildren were allowed to play with fire. They ran with some fables (torches) lit singing the song of "Alei alei". That was the only night that children were allowed to play with fire, and lived with great intensity.
It was more than 30 years ...
Today we aregoing to talk about the oldest villages on the island of Mallorca. Andratx is a town surrounded by pines and almond trees, the Sierra de Tramuntana. This area, immersed in nature is one of the most coveted places to build a dream house.
This beautifultown, continues to maintain that aura framed in nature, at the same time that its marina is an emblem of modernity and luxury on the ...
On this blog we have already presented all kinds of beaches, coves, corners, villages, fairs,events, and many more curiosities about Mallorca. But we had never talked about this wonderful place which is full of beauty. Today we’ll visit Banyalbufar.
This village west of the Sierra de Tramuntana is 45 minutes from Palma de Mallorca, by car. You will love it as soon as you see the photos that come ...
This small townis located in the valley of Sóller and has been chosen as one of the Most Beautiful Villages in Spain. Specifically, it is at the foot of the Puig Mayor, the highest mountain in the Sierra de Tramuntana.
Mallorca hasbeautiful villages, but this has been the first to be part of this speciallist. It must have been for a reason, right? Let's find it out!
Walking through ...
