The municipality of Ses Salines is one of the most charming places that we can find on the island. One of those different places that deserve to be visited if we choose to travel to Mallorca. It was baptized as Ses Salines in honor to the numerous ponds to elaborate salt that are in the municipality. The salt pans of s'Avall are located 7km from the village of Ses Salines, in Colònia de Sant Jordi, and are considered one of the oldest in the world as they date from the time of Roman domination. One of its peculiarities is that salt is still collected in a traditional way. Ses Salines is located in the southern part of the island of Mallorca, 54 km from Palma. This Majorcan municipality belongs to the region of Migjorn. It contains, besides the municipal capital, the coastal tourist nucleus of Colònia de Sant Jordi, the village of Ca's Perets and the salt mines of Sa Vall. This municipality occupies the southern part of the island; it has a triangular shape and two of its sides are bathed by the sea. The terrain forms successive undulations that give it a pleasant topography; small hills here and there rise up and between them fertile plains are formed with numerous orchards and almond groves. The coast has beautiful coves and an old port, today Colònia de Sant Jordi. The village is located on a hill that gives it an exceptional situation. From there we can contemplate the sea shore and the island of Cabrera and its islets.
We find the site of Sa Canova in the possessió of the same name, some meters away from the road between Artà and Colònia de Sant Pere. The place is well known for the monumental Talayot preserved in it, popularly called Sa Clova des Xot. It is a circular Talayot of 5.5 meters of height and 16.2 meters of diameter, its central column measuring 4.5 meters. Its dimensions make it one of the most impressive Talayots of the island. The function of these constructions varies from place to place but, generally speaking, they related to the identity and territorial boundaries of different communities. Actually, this Talayot was part of an old Talayotic town as we can observe the remains of walls and other structures that were, perhaps, rooms from other circular and square Talayots, and possibly a sanctuary. The foundation of these towns in the island date circa 1000 - 800 BC.
It is believed that its origin is Islamic although its development is linked to the time of the conquest of Mallorca by Jaime I in 1229. The tower was built to guard the coast and serve as a refuge and defense for the inhabitants of the fertile valley of Canyamel, against the frequent incursions of corsairs and invaders. During its more than 700 years of history, the fortress house has undergone numerous alterations and, once the danger of invasions disappeared, it was transformed into a possession dedicated to farm work. When sugar cane cultivation was introduced in the second half of the 15th century, the defensive building changed its original name from Torre d'en Montsó to its current name of Torre de Canyamel.
Parish church of Estellencs built in the seventeenth century and expanded in the nineteenth century. It includes a 16th century defense tower converted into a bell tower.
The hermitage of Santa Magdalena is a Gothic construction of medieval origin (XIV century). It is located in a natural area of special interest for its ecological value. You can enjoy a beautiful panorama. It has a simple facade with a round portal with a small rose window on top that ends with a belfry. Inside, a single nave divided into four sections by diaphragm arches. Covered by a wooden coffered ceiling.
Sanctuary of the Mare de Déu de Cura at the top of the Randa's mountain (543 ms) in the municipality of Algaida in boundary limits with Llucmajor. It was recovered at the beginning of XX century. The regular Franciscanos tertiary becomes position and installs the Majorcan province noviciate. In 1955 the image of the Virgin of Cures was crowned by the Pope.
The Granja de Esporles has become a reference point for those who wish to get to know the old, traditional Mallorca. A visit that combines cuisine, handicrafts and folklore. The surprisingly verdant countryside in the municipality of Esporles, close to Palma, is the setting for this old manor home, which offers visitors the chance to see tools from traditional trades, farm animals, furniture, traditional dress and more. A glimpse of the past set in beautiful gardens, which includes samples of wine and several Mallorcan culinary specialities. Handicrafts and folklore shows are featured on Wednesdays and Fridays, while horse shows enliven Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
"Liedtke Museum brings together the work of Dieter W. Liedtke. Beginning with a quick review of art history innovations, the links between art and science, the new genetical and informational processes and a possible vision about the future of the world. In addition, it has a private art gallery and a museum shop, where you can acquire Liedtke's books. The building, designed by the artist, represents a huge human brain sculpture. The entrance is totally free and it also has apartments with sea views and a café-restaurant with live music in which take place different weekly events."
ABA Art is located across from the Es Baluard Museum. The history of ABA dates back to the Camba Art Gallery, which was opened in 1997 in the La Lonja neighbourhood of Palma de Mallorca, with the goal of serving as a platform for disseminating contemporary art. When this gallery closed, the new ABA venue was opened in September 2004, conceived as a continuation of the efforts from the previous years at the Camba Art Gallery.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE BEACH: - Dimensions: Length x Width: 35 x 15 - Beach with sand and rocks - Low occupancy level - Transparent waters EQUIPMENT: - It does not have any type of service for the bather. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: - Parking at 10 min. - Simple and signposted path. When you reach an old lime kiln you must go down a path to reach the cave, or, if you prefer to go to the rocky area of jumps, you should take the path to the left.
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