The place well known on the island for its fantastic melons and tomatoes

Situated on the north eastern side of the island of Mallorca, the town of Maria de la Salud offers tourists a flavour of traditional Mallorcan life. More exactly this area is a small town and municipality located in the center of Mallorca in the district of es pla of the island. It borders on with the municipalities of Llubí, Santa Margalida, Ariany and Sineu.

This place has historically been and still is predominantly an agricultural community. As well as the typically Mallorcan cultivations of almond and fig trees, Maria de la Salut is well known on the island for its fantastic melons and tomatoes as well as cereals and many other fruits and vegetables. As many of the towns that exist in Mallorca, this place has a rural market that it focuses on locally sourced produce. It is a pleasure to walk in the area, especially to buy some of the tastiest fruits or vegetables. Traveling in this amazing place, the stresses of every day life it will recede in these timeless and peaceful surroundings.

As a good example, if you choose to stay in the Finca Son Foguero petit hotel you will have the most beautiful stay ever. In these idyllic rural surroundings, a 300 year old farmhouse has been transformed into a captivating little retreat with just six delightfully appointed junior suites. You will have the most beautiful days thanks to its pretty gardens perfumed by jasmine and lemon trees interposed with modern sculptures and also to their outstanding quality when it comes to the way you are treated by the personal of the hotel. A swimming pool and sun terraces are available here for fun and some tan. When it comes to history and the main points of interest in this municipality, the Church of la Mare de Déu de la Salut is a fine example of 17th Century architecture and it must be seen .

The clearly defined Byzantine influences and the impressive 16th Century statue of the Virgin housed inside the building offers to visitors a flavour of past life here in Mallorca. Also well worth a visit is the Son Roig manor house and its neighbouring Son Puig windmill, both of them being constructed in the 17th Century. The beautiful gardens from the Roqueta farmstead and the fascinating watermill from Deulosal offer visitors a further interest and the opportunities to relax and soak up some of the abundant culture in this area. After so many places visited, take a break and relax in the Can Salom restaurant. With a great atmosphere, design and its delicious food in the mallorquin style, for sure you will enjoy every bite of their meals. The whole area is a world away from the bustle of Palma or the lively resort beaches of Mallorca. Visitors will feel like they have stepped back in time and it will certainly appreciate the peace and quiet which this area seems to have preserved so well.