Artà town, Mallorca
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Artà, Mallorca - by Olaf Tausch (CC BY 3.0)
Description
Artà is a small town in the northeast of Mallorca that has been settled for about three millennia as some archaeological finds of coins, seals and vessels of the Talaiotic culture can attest. The main attractions are the Pilgrimage church of Sant Salvador that stands on a hill above the town, the 13th century Almudeina (fortress), the Parish church of Transfiguració del Senyor (late Gothic design), the Regional Museum of Artà with is ethnological, natural history and archaeological sections, and the archaeological museum of Ses Paisses.
Access & Transport
The town is 70km northeast of Palma along the Ma-15 via Manacor.
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining a visit of the town with the Castell de Capdepera (9km away) and/or the Artà Caves (11km)
Environmental & Social
The main activities in the city have a low carbon footprint. Tourism is a welcome injection of activity and revenues in the local economy
Conclusion
Artá is a town with multiple points of interest that deserves a stop for those exploring the northeast of Mallorca. Make sure to take in the views from the Sanctuary of San Salvador.
Key positive
Photogenic churches
Several points of interest
Key negative
None
Suitability
No restrictions
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 45m
est. visit time:2h
Sunrise / early morningOk
MorningOk
Lunch timeOk
AfternoonOk
Sunset / eveningOk
Night – bef. midnightNo
Night – aft. midnightNo