Andratx

Cities - Villages | Andratx

Andratx, known by the local population as "la vila", with approximately 7,600 inhabitants, is the administrative and cultural center of the municipality. Quiet and traditional, the village of Andratx is a must for those who want to get to know the Tramuntana mountains. Stores, restaurants, cultural offer, health infrastructure and sports facilities are some of the services that can be found in Andratx. The urban center of the town concentrates all the attraction from the historical and patrimonial point of view. The Castle of "Son Mas", seat of the Town Hall of Andratx since 1998, is one of the most emblematic buildings of the area and is a must visit for those who come to the town of Andratx. Another point of interest is the church of "Santa Maria" of Andratx, erected as a parish in 1248, whose interior preserves an important artistic heritage such as the baroque altarpieces dedicated to the "Virgin of the Rosary", the "Virgin Mary" and "San Sebastian". It is worth mentioning the painting "Quadre des Moros", which represents the Turkish landing on August 2, 1578, in Andratx. You can also take a journey through the past and history of the town of Andratx through the streets of the old neighborhood "des Pantaleu", where the mills of "sa Planeta", the building of the Cúria (current Town Hall), the old Town Hall and current headquarters of the Municipal Library and the tower of "So na Gaiana" are located. The best day to visit Andratx is Wednesday, market day in the town of Andratx, when the streets are filled with stalls where you can buy a multitude of products, at the same time you can take a nice walk.