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To explore Santanyí is a journey along the history of Mallorca through the stone that has witnessed its growth. Its streets, temples, towers and stately homes preserve the traces of a past that continues to live on in every corner. This southeastern village is distinguished by its serene elegance, traditional architecture and close ties to the famous Santanyí stone. It is quarried locally and used in many of the island’s most iconic monuments.
A legacy that lives on
From the Porta Murada, the ancient 15th-century defensive tower built to
ward off pirate attacks, to the majestic Baroque organ by Jordi Bosch in the
parish church of Sant Andreu, Santanyí’s heritage is a journey through time. Life and history are concentrated in the Plaça Major, the heart of the town: the Casa Consistorial, dating from the late 19th century, and Sa Rectoria, with its royal palace air, bear witness to the passing of the centuries
Nearby, the Teatre Principal, built in 1925, and Ses Cases Noves, now the Casa de Cultura, reflec t the artistic and cultural vitality of the municipality. And in the surrounding area, places such as the Santuari de Consolació, the defence towers and the Ses Talaies de Can Jordi archaeological site complete a heritage trail that is as extensive as it is diverse.
History, art and landscape
Santanyí not only preserves its heritage; it celebrates it. The village offers a signposted route to discover it, also available in audio guide format. Every
stone, every façace and every space speaks of a Mediterranean identity that
has evolved without losing its authenticity. The fusion of art, history, and nature makes Santanyí a benchmark for cultural tourism in Mallorca.
To explore Santanyí is to understand how time, architecture and everyday life intertwine to shape one of the most characterful and beautiful villages in the Mediterranean sea.
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