Historical fortresses of Mallorca

Mallorca is well-known for being a great place to head if you love sun, sea and sand. However, if you’re also looking for something else to keep you busy during your holiday, you’ll find plenty of options. So, let’s take a break from the beautiful beaches and fun nightlife to see some of the impressive sights of the island as some castle ruins with their panoramic views. Sounds good, isn’t it? Witnesses of the passage of time, vestiges of the force and the power of kings and armies and sources of myths and legends, the castles are unique and charismatic buildings of the surrounding landscape and of the towns to which they belong.

If you’re a history lover, then you must know that here you’ll find the best places! And is so awesome because in Mallorca there are only a few castles, but the most beautiful ones. Some are more accessible and in good condition, others preside mountains in semi-ruin, but still worth visiting because these are the true magical places of the island. Therefore, let’s discover the heritage of the city through a wide range of castle ruins: The first one is Bellver Castle – the most famous castle of Mallorca and one of the most peculiar of all Europe. It stands out for its circular plant and is the only castle of this kind in Spain, one of the four that can be found in Europe, being this one the best conserved.

Bellver Castle is one of the symbols of the city of Palma and can be seen with the naked eye from almost anywhere in the bay. Bellver Castle has its origins in the XIV century and its style is the Catalan Gothic. The second is Alaro Castle – one of the three rocky castles of Mallorca. Located in the Serra de Tramuntana, at more than 800 meters high, Alaro Castle was an impregnable fortress. Its origins are unknown, but there are records of its existence at the time of the Muslim invasion in 902 AD.

Another rocky castle is Santueri Castle – this one is in the south of the island, in the municipality of Felanitx. Is located about 400 meters high in the Serra de Llevant and its impressive views were very useful to watch the coast in the presence of invaders.

The fourth rocky castle of Mallorca is named Castell del Rei and is located in the north, in the valley of Ternelles – municipality of Pollensa. It is almost 500 meters high and also a fortification used by the Saracen troops to resist the invasion of the king En Jaume in Mallorca.

And the last will be the castle of Capdepera. This place was the fortification in charge of watching the Menorca channel and on clear days you can see the neighboring island.

The castle has a wall of almost triangular shape, four towers and inside is a church; now part of the stage of the medieval market of Capdepera, one of the most popular thematic fairs in Mallorca. Enjoy your trips!