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Montuïri, Mallorca, Things to do and see, hotels, market
For some it may be difficult to imagine a holiday in Montuïri – for others it is impossible to imagine a holiday outside.
Montuïri is named after the former Arabian district ‘Muntuy’, which describes the very mountainous landscape of this part of Mallorca. The village itself is located on top of one of these mountains, giving you a unique view of the rural landscape from the small pastoral cobbled streets.
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Why visit Montuïri
Is Montuïri worth visiting?
Montuïri village is like an open-air museum; the cobbled streets, rustic house facades and old mill towers are all reminiscent of a time long ago, yet makes you calm down.
The areas surrounding the hilltop village are perfect for various activities like cycling and walking.
So yes, Montuïri is definitely worth a visit, especially on Mondays when the street market is held in the main street.
Things to do in Montuïri
Despite of its rather modest size, Montuïri will surprise you. This is a great place to indulge in Mallorcan history, do sports and relax.
ENJOY AN EXCURSION TO THE TALAYOTIC VILLAGE OF SON FORNÉS
Son Fornés is undoubtedly one of the most magnificent excavations done in Mallorca. An entire prehistoric village from the Talayotic era has been excavated on this site. The Son Fornés is particularly interesting because of its well-preserved three talayots, round structures built in the 9th century BC used for lookouts and habitation, prehistoric architecture if you will.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM OF SON FORNÉS
Before or after visiting the archaeological site of Son Fornés outside Montuïri, you want to go and visit the museum belonging to the site. At the museum, you will learn about the Talayotic culture unique to the Balearic Islands and, see the amazing artifacts found at the site. The museum is found in the stunning old flour mill, Molí des Fraret.
ESGLÉSIA DE SANT BARTOMEU
In the heart of Montuïri town you will find the parish church, Sant Bartomeu. The church offers a lot of beautiful Gothic and baroque details in the exterior, and inside you can enjoy the beautiful works of art, among others. a beautiful gallery of paintings by Jaume Martorell, from 1775. The stairs up to the church are called ‘es Graons’, and have 12 steps, like the path of the cross.
EXPLORE THE MEDIEVAL URBAN CORE OF MONTUÏRI
Only but a few places does like the urban core of Montuïri, look just like it did centuries ago when it was built. Walking along the uneven cobbled main street of Carrer Major with rustic house facades rising on each side, makes it feel like you are in an open air museum of medieval architecture. But the truth is, that this old town is just very well-preserved and boasts authenticity. Some of the most interesting points of interest here, is the parish church, rectory, the town hall, the old posada (inn) of Can Socies de Tagamanent.
VISIT THE HILL OF SANT MIQUEL AND THE HERMITAGE OF BONA PAU
Enjoy a scenic excursion to the hill of Sant Miquel, a place declared Natural Area of Special Interest. At the summit, you will find the historical hermitage of Bona Pau dating back from 1396, where you can enjoy a refreshment at the cafeteria accompanied by the stunning views over the Mallorcan countryside.
DISCOVER THE OLD MILL DISTRICT
The economical upturn of Montuïri from the late 17th century led to new opportunities in production of cereals which the construction of windmills is evidence of. These beautiful old mills stand as landmarks of the entire area, and it is almost impossible to imagine the scenery without them. The most interesting of them, is the Molí d’en Fraret, a very well-kept mill that also houses the archaeological museum of the Son Fornés Talayotic village.
THE KING’S WELL AND OLD LAVOIR
On Carrer del Rei, you will find another point of interest in Montuïri, namely the King’s Well. This old well dates back to the 14th century when King Jaume II of Mallorca constituted the town. Next to well, you can explore the medieval lavoir (washhouse) used for washing clothes.
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FAQ
Montuïri village is known for its medieval look with irregular cobblestone streets, rustic facades and many windmills. Moreover, Montuïri is home to one of the biggest Talayotic settlements on the island.
The nearest beach from Montuïri is the s’Arenal beach in eastern part of the Palma bay. The drive will take you about 20 minutes.
Events in Montuïri
Weekly market in Montuïri
The weekly market in Montuïri, is held Mondays at 8 a.m at Plaça Major.
The market is quite small and quiet, but offers a great local atmosphere where you can sample some local produce, find unique ceramics or handcrafts and take in the impressions that speaks to all senses.
Annual events and happenings
April
Easter
Easter is an important holiday in Mallorca. In Montuïri, there are two important events during the Easter week; Easter Sunday and Día del Puig (Day of the hill). On Easter Sunday, a procession is held in the center of the village going from the parish church of Sant Bartomeu through Carrer Major, with a stop in the old inn of Can Socies de Tagamanent. The following Tuesday, the town celebrates the Día del Puig with a walk to the hermitage of Mare de Déu de la Bona Pau outside town. Easter is a great time to be in Mallorca, there are plenty of interesting events held all over the island.
Support Local
Supporting local communities during your travels can have a profound impact. Stock up with groceries locally, stop in an artisan shop or enjoy a refreshment at a restaurant or bar. Now more than ever, these small businesses need support from travelers near and far.
Get to know the area of Montuïri
About the area of Montuïri
No other municipality in Mallorca reflects most historical eras of the island as Montuïri, it is like an open air museum of cultural heritage. The municipality is located in the most mountainous area of the Pla region, the southern part. Montuïri covers a surface of 4.109,24 hectares with 322,29 of those protected areas. The municipality borders the other municipalities of Algaida, Llucmajor, Sant Joan, Santa Eugènia, Sencelles, Lloret de Vistalegre and Porreres, giving it one of the most central locations on the island. As of 2018, the population is at 2.867 inhabitants.
History of Montuïri
The first human occupation in the area goes back to the 9th century BC, evidenced in the amazing Talayotic village of Son Fornés, one of the most remarkable excavation sites in Mallorca.
However, the Talayotic village of Son Fornés is not the only example of prehistoric occupation in the municipality. There has also been discovered several caves, natural and artificial, used as hypogeums (burial sites).
The Talayotic culture disappeared from Mallorca around the 5th century BC, most likely due to extreme fires.
After the Talayotic culture, we can refer to a Post-Talayotic period in Mallorca, a period of Vandal dominance. Instead of building fortified villages and constructions like the Talayotic people, the Vandals lived in shelters dispersed all over. This type of settlements lasted until the Roman dominance from 123 BC.
Practical Info
Useful Numbers
Emergency: 112
National police: 091
Local police: 092
Guarda civil: 062
Fire: 080
Maritime emergencies: 900 202 202
Town Hall: +34 971 644 125
Public Transport
Bus lines: 403
Power Supply
220V