The Serra de Tramuntana Village by Village

We suggest you stroll through the streets and discover the hidden corners of the 20 municipalities that make up the Serra de Tramuntana, following a route divided into 10 thematic stops that will help us understand the elements which make this cultural landscape a World Heritage Site.

In Andratx, remnants of defense towers, castles, and lighthouses remain, serving as a reminder of the need to defend against pirate attacks. Around the 16th century, a warning system was devised, using fire at night and smoke during the day, through the watchtowers that ran along the Serra de Tramuntana.

Possessions are agricultural estates consisting of a significant amount of land surrounding one or more houses. In Calvià, Galatzó, which is publicly owned, stands out; and in Palma and Puigpunyent, numerous private possessions are well-preserved.

Underground tunnels and a system of irrigation channels lead water collected in wells to the point of irrigation, storage, or consumption. Banyalbufar, Esporles, and Estellencs still preserve the complex hydraulic system from the Muslim period, which continues to supply hundreds of terraces.

In Bunyola, we find Italian Renaissance-style gardens on the estates of Raixa and Alfàbia, decorated with paths, sculptures, and fountains. Both are a reflection of the splendor that was experienced and represent the union between their economic use and the recreational use of the main house.

The municipalities of Santa Maria, Alaró, and Lloseta are the gateways to the Serra de Tramuntana. They share a past of industry and commerce, a rural character, and an intense cultural life.

Nature and heritage converge in Valldemossa and Deià. They have attracted numerous artists who have found refuge and inspiration here. At the beginning of the 20th century, Archduke Luis Salvador promoted a network of paths that gave nature a new romantic vision.

In Sóller and Fornalutx, we find a large number of streets, paths, bridges, and passes that overcame the complicated terrain and connected the inhabitants of the Serra de Tramuntana. They are an example of sustainability and integration into the landscape.

Mancor de la Vall, Campanet, and Selva, and all the small hamlets that depend on these municipalities, preserve the quiet atmosphere of a rural town and a traditional architecture that dates back to the Muslim farmsteads (alquerías).

Lluc is derived from the Latin lucus and can be translated as "sacred forest". In this place in Escorca, a shepherd is said to have found an image of the Virgin Mary. The sanctuary in her honor and the ascent through the "Misteris" are the spiritual center of Mallorca.

From the valleys and plains to the impressive northern cliffs, Pollença became the star of the Mallorcan landscape when it was discovered in the 20th century by poets, musicians, and painters who exported an image of paradise.