A Guide to places to visit in Majorca

S'Albufera

A former lake seperated from the sea by a line of dunes.  It has been covered progressively with sediments turning into a flood plain.  An important ecosystem for migratory birds.

Admission to the Park is free, but a permit is required and must be requested at the Reception Centre (open between 09:00 and 16:00 year-round, except for Christmas and New Year’s Day). A special permit is required for groups, and must be requested from the Park in advance.

• Address : Ctra Ma-12 Alcudia - Ca'n Picafort, 07006, Alcudia
• Telephone : (0034) 971 892 250
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Can Gordiola

A Factory founded in 1719, demonstration of handcrafted glass-making using the glass blowing technique in a modern building-castle.

• Address : Ctra Ma-15 Palma-Manacor km 19, 07210, Algaida
• Telephone : (0034) 971 665 046
• Web : www.gordiola.com
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Centre Cultural Andratx

Contemporary art centre opened in 2001 by the famous Danish gallery owners Jacob and Patricia Asbaek.

• Address : C/ Estanyera 2, 07150 Andratx
• Telephone : (0034) 971 137 770
• Web : www.ccandratx.com
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Museu Regional d'Arta

Opened in 1927. Archaeology and zoology sections as well as an important ethnology section devoted to the eastern region of the island.

• Address : Carrer Estel 4, 07570, Arta
• Telephone : (0034) 971 829 778
• Web : www.museuarta.com
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Casa-Museu Llorenc Villalonga "Can Sabater"

House museum dedicated to the Mallorcan writer Llorenc Villalonga, one of the greatest figures of 20th century Catalan literature.

• Address : Carrer Bonaire 25, 07350, Binissalem
• Telephone : (0034) 971 886 014
• Web : www.cmvillalonga.org
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Jardins d'Alfabia

Interesting gardens surrounding Mallorcan estate in the south wall of the Coll de Soller.

• Address : Ctra. Ma-11 Palma-Soller km 17, 07110, Bunyola
• Telephone : (0034) 971 613 123
• Web : www.jardinesdealfabia.com
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Marineland

Shows with dolphins, seals, sharks, fish, parrots and other exotic animals.

• Address : Carrer Garcilaso de la Vega 9, 07181, Costa d'en Blanes, Calvia
• Telephone : (0034) 971 675 125
• Web : www.marineland.es
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Western Park

Water theme park

• Address : Ctra Cala Figuera-sa Porrassa 12-22, 07182, Magaluf, Calvia
• Telephone : (0034) 971 131 203
• Web : www.westernpark.com
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Jungle Parc

Fun for the whole family on an itineray through jungle trees at a height of several metres.

• Address : Avenida Jaime I – 40A – Santa ponsa
• Telephone : (0034) 630 948 295
• Web : www.jungleparc.es
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Coves de Campanet

A 40 minute tour through numerous limestone chambers from the Mesozoic period.

• Address : Cami de ses coves s/n, 07310, Campanet
• Telephone : (0034) 971 516 130
• Web : www.covesdecampanet.com 
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Castell de Capdepera

Located in a strategic point with visibility of Menorca. King Jaume II built it in 1300 as a defence from sea attacks.  A medieval market takes place on the third week in May.

• Address : Carre Castell s/n, 07580, Capdepera
• Telephone : (0034) 971 818 746
• Web : www.castellcapdepera.com
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Torre fortificada de Canyamel

Muslim tower linked to the conquest of Mallorca by King Jaume I in the 13th century. It was built to watch the coast and provide shelter against the frequent attackes by corsairs and invaders.

• Address : Ctra Ma-4042 Arta-Canyamel km 5, 07580, Capdepera
• Telephone : (0034) 971 841 134
• Web : www.torredecanyamel.com
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Museu de ciencies naturals de Costitx

The museum is located on the second floor of the Casa de Cultura.  It exhibits a collection of animals larger than 1cm that fly, walk, swim or crawl on the island

• Address : Carrer Rafael Horrach 2, 07144, Costitx
• Telephone : (0034) 971 876 070
• Web : www.museuciencies.com
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Casa Museu Robert Graves "C'an Alluny"

House in which famous author of "I, Claudius" lived from the mid 1940's until his death in 1985.

• Address : Ctra Ma-10 Deia-Soller km 1, 07179, Deia
• Telephone : (0034) 971 639 185
• Web : www.lacasaderobertgraves.org
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Monestir de Lluc

This medieval monastery is the religious centre of Mallorca per excellence.  The church dates back to the 17th century. 

• Address : Ctra Ma-2140. Santuari de Nostra Senyora de Lluc, 07315, Escorca
• Telephone : (0034) 971 871 525
• Web : www.lluc.net
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La Granja

Mallorcan stately home of traditional local architecture. Beautiful garden Mallorca speciality tasting  and demonstration of traditional trades.

• Address : Ctra Ma-1101.Esporles-Banyalbufar km 2, 07190, Esporles
• Telephone : (0034) 971 610 032
• Web : www.lagranja.net
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Poblat prehistoric Capocorb Vell

Outstanding circular talaiots and maze-like room complex connected by a wall between two square talaiots.

• Address : Ma-6014, Km. 23, 07620 Llucmajor
• Telephone : (0034) 971 180 155
• Web : www.talaiotscapocorbvell.com
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Museu d'Historia de Manacor "Torre dels Enagiestes"

A 14th century house which belonged to the Jesuits of San Ignacio in the 17th and 18th centuries.  It houses a selection archaeological pieces from the Prehistoric, Bronze and Paleochristian ages.

• Address : Ctra Ma-4015 Manacor-Cales de Mallorca km 1,5, 07500, Manacor
• Telephone : (0034) 971 843 065
• Web : www.manacor.org
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Coves dels Hams

These caves are known for their peculiar tree shaped formations,  There are small Prehistoric crustaceans in the interior lake.

• Address : Carrer Ma-4020 Manacor-Porto Cristo km 11, 07680, Porto Cristo, Manacor
• Telephone : (0034) 971 820 988
• Web : www.cuevasdelshams.com
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Poblat prehistoric Son Fornes

It is one of the most well known settlements on the island with two large talaiots and nine rooms.

• Address : Crta. Ma-3200 Montuiri-Pina km 4 / Museu Arqueologic de Son Fornes, Moli d'en Fraret, Carrer Emili Pou s/n, 07230, Montuiri
• Telephone : (0034) 971 644 169
• Web : www.sonfornes.mallorca.museum
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Museu Etnologic

It is the ethnological section of the Museo de Mallorca in Palma.  It is located in a 17th century house known as Can Simo.

• Address : Carrer Major 15, 07440, Muro
• Telephone : (0034) 971 860 647
• Web : www.caib.es
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Es Baluard

Modern and contemporary art museum located in the old defence bastion on Palma's Renaissance walls with great views of the bay.

• Address : Placa Porta Santa Catalina 10, 07012, Palma
• Telephone : (0034) 971 908 200
• Web : www.esbaluard.org
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CaixaForum "Gran Hotel"

The foundation is located in the former Gran Hotel, a Modernist building by Domenech i Montaner.  The collection by the painter Anglada Camarassa and other interesting temporary exhibitions are on display in the building.

• Address : Placa Weyler 3, 07001, Palma
• Telephone : (0034) 971 178 500
• Web : caixaforum.vilaplana.com
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Casal Solleric

The house was built in the second half of the 18th Century.  From the elegant courtyard an imperial staircase leads to the upper galleries.  At present it houses an exhibition hall.

• Address : Passeig des Born 27, 07001, Palma
• Telephone : (0034) 971 722 092
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Casa-Museu J.Torrents Llado

Stately house bought by the painter in 1973, who turned it into his home and study.  It now houses his museum.

• Address : Carrer Portella 9, 07001, Palma
• Telephone : (0034) 971 729 835
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Palma Cathedral - Catedral La Seu

14th - 16th century Gothic cathedral with later additions of different styles.  Outstanding rose window and work from Gaudi and Barcelo.

• Address : Placa Almonia s/n, 07001, Palma
• Telephone : (0034) 902 022 445
• Web : www.catedraldemallorca.org
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Sa Llotja

A magnificent example of civic Gothic style designed by Guillem Sagrera and built between 1426 and 1448.  It houses a wide variety of exhibitions.

• Address : Placa Llotja 5, 07012, Palma
• Telephone : (0034) 971 711 705
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Museu d'art espanyol contemporani "Fundacio Joan March"

This 18th century building with Modernist elements is the headquarters of the Fundacio Joan March in Palma.  A permanent 20th century Spanish art collection and several temporary exhibitions are on display in the building.

• Address : Carrer Sant Miquel 11, 07002, Palma
• Telephone : (0034) 971 713 515
• Web : www.march.es
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Museu Krekovic

A Museum centred on the Croatian oainter Kristian Krekovic, who moved to Palma in 1960 after a long journey through Latin American culture that is reflected in his paintings.

• Address : Ciutat de Queretaro 3, 07007, Palma
• Telephone : (0034) 971 219 606
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Museu militar de Sant Carles

An interesting example of 17th century defence architecture with an arms collection. 

• Address : Ctra. Dique del oeste s/n, 07015, Palma
• Telephone : (0034) 971 402 145
• Web : www.museomilitarsancarlos.com
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Fundación Bartolomé March - Palau March Museu

A contemporary sculpture collection with pieces by Rodin, Chillida and Henry Moore, medieval carvings of Virgins and a Neapolitan crib.

• Address : Palau Reial 18, 07001, Palma
• Telephone : (0034) 971 711 122
• Web : www.fundacionbmarch.es
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Poble espanyol

A reproduction of momuments from the most significant Spanish architectural styles such as the Alhambra from Granada, the chapel of San Antonio de la Florida from Madrid and the Cristo de los Faroles from Cordoba

• Address : Carrer Poble Espanyol s/n, 07014, Palma
• Telephone : (0034) 971 737 070
• Web : www.puebloespanolmallorca.com
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Santa Magdalena

The building houses a convent and the incorrupt body of the Mallorcan Saint Catalina Thomas can be seen in a chapel of the church.

• Address : Placa Santa Magdalena 4, 07003, Palma
• Telephone : (0034) 971 715 154
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Fundacio Pilar I Joan Miro

The building of the foundation, designed by Rafael Moneo, displays temporary exhibitions of a selection of pieces by Joan Miro who lived in Mallorca between 1956 and 1983.

• Address : Carrer Joan de Saridakis 29, 07015, Cala Major, Palma
• Telephone : (0034) 971 701 420
• Web : miro.palmademallorca.es
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Palma Aquarium

Visitors to Palma Aquarium can interact with 700 species from the seas and oceans of the world in a 900 metre indooor itinerary.

• Address : Carrer Manuela de los Herreros i Sorà, 21, 07610, Platja de Palma, Palma
• Telephone : (0034) 902 702 902
• Web : www.palmaaquarium.com
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Casa Museu Fra Juniper Serra

The house exhibits mementos, maps and paintings of the life of Father Serra, founder of cities such as San Francisco, San Diego, Carmel or Santa Clara.

• Address : Carrer Barracar Alt 6, 07520, Petra
• Telephone : (0034) 971 561 149 / 971 561 028
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Casa Museu Dionis Bennassar

The house where artist spent half of his life and undertook his importnant activity as a painter.

• Address : Carrer Roca 14, 07460, Pollensa
• Telephone : (0034) 971 530 997
• Web : www.museudionisbennassar.com 
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Museu Marti Vicenc

A permanent exhibition with pieces by the fabric artist Marti Vicenc.  The traditional Mallorcan fabric designs, known as "llengues" are exhibited in the museum.

• Address : Carrer Calvari 10, 07460, Pollensa
• Telephone : (0034) 971 532 867 / 971 530 450
• Web : www.martivicens.org

Museu i fons artistic del Ajuntament

A contemporary art permanent exhibition in an 19th century stately home.

• Address : Carrer Prevere Agusti Font, 07260, Porreres
• Telephone : (0034) 971 166 617
• Web : www.porreres.cat 
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La Reserva Puig de Galatzo

Nature park with mountain paths, caves, waterfalls and several animals in touch with nature.  BBQ area and "Aventur" programme (zip lines, bridges, climbing, descent)

• Address : Puig de Galatzo, 07194, Puigpunyent
• Telephone : (0034) 971 616 622
• Web : lareservamallorca.com
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Museum of Contemporary Art - Can Planes

Mallorcan contemporary art collection on the ground floor and toy collection on the top floor.

• Address : Carrer Antoni Maura 6, 07420, Sa Pobla
• Telephone : (0034) 971 542 389
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Els Calderers

It is one of the most representative estates in the plain of Mallorca.  The agricultural and livestock buildings of the stately home are open to visitors.

• Address : Ctra. Ma-3222 Sant Joan-Vilafranca s/n, 07420, Sant Joan
• Telephone : (0034) 971 526 069
• Web : www.elscalderers.com
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Natura Parc

Nature centre where you can discover fauna and floral diversity from Mallorca and other far away places.  Visitors can watch the black vulture, the largest bird in Europe.

• Address : Ctra. Ma-3011 Palma-Sineu km 15,4, 07142, Santa Eugenia
• Telephone : (0034) 971 144 078
• Web : www.naturaparc.net
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Mondragó Natural Park

Nature park located on the sea platform on the East of Mallorca. 

• Address : Ctra. Ma-19 Cala Mondrago s/n, 07691 S'Alqueria Blanca, Santanyi
• Telephone : (0034) 971 181 022
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Botanicactus

Humid garden with plants from tropical countries and a navigable lake.  Over 400 species and 12,000 cacti.

• Address : Ctra. Ma-6100 Ses Salines-Santanyi km 1, 07748, Ses Salines
• Telephone : (0034) 971 649 494
• Web : www.botanicactus.com
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Centre  d'art s'Estacio

Contemporary art exhibition centre located in the emblematic old train station.

• Address : Carrer Estacio 2, 07510, Sineu
• Telephone : (0034) 971 520 750
• Web : www.sineuestacio.com
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Sóller Botanic Garden

The garden is open to visitors as a Mediterranean flora preservation, research and knowledge centre.

• Address : Ctra. Ma-11 Palma-Port Soller km 30,5, 07100, Soller
• Telephone : (0034) 971 634 014
• Web : www.jardibotanicdesoller.org
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Safari-Zoo

Auto Safari.  Watch large wild animals roaming free from your car and enjoy a pleasant nature environment.

• Address : Ctra. Ma-4023 Portocristo-Son Servera km 5, 07550, Son Servera
• Telephone : (0034) 971 810 909
• Web : www.safari-zoo.com
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Monestir de Miramar

It was founded by King Jaume II in 1276 by request of Ramon Llull to teach Arab and other languages to other missionaries.  It later belonged to Archduke Louis Salvator of Austria.

• Address : Ctra. Ma-10 Valldemossa-Deia km 67,5, 07170, Valldemossa
• Telephone : (0034) 971 616 073
• Web : www.sonmarroig.com
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