Capocorb Vell

The site of Capocorb Vell shows you the ruins of a former prehistoric village. It is situated in Llucmajor not far from the quiet beach resort of Cala Pi.

Capocorb Vell is one of the biggest and most well-preserved remains left from the Talayotic culture of Mallorca, a culture unique to the Balearics. These round and square shaped towers characterized the period of which only existed on the Balearic islands.

The total site is more than half a square kilometer. Here, you will find 3 round talayot towers, 2 square, 28 dwellings and a tumulus (burial site).

The first excavation work that was carried out on the site, was in the years between 1910 – 20, by famous Catalan archaeologist Josep Colominas Roca, who has later had one of the constructions in here named after him.

Copocorb Vell is easily accessible from the main road and free parking is available close by.