Most popular experiences in Mallorca in 2022
Discover the beauty of Mallorca from the eye of the bird
Capdepera Street Arts Festival is about to return to the charming village in the northeastern corner of Mallorca after two years of break due to the pandemic. The festival which emerged in 2009, as an initiative to bring out the most diverse artistic disciplines and serve them in a fun and engaging way to the public.
The Streets Arts Festival of 2022 will happen between July 19 and 30, and you can look forward to a wide array of dance acts, circus performances, puppets, parades, visual arts, music performances and comedy. All of this will turn the medieval village into a colorful theater of joy.
Hundreds of artists of various genres will be ready to perform for you and show off their eminent skills. For tourists, this will be a great way to enjoy something different from the regular hotel entertainment and, at the same time, perhaps discover more of the cultural diversity of the island and the historical village of Capdepera.
This is the twelfth edition of Capdepera Street Arts Festival, which will commemorade the artistic talent of the municipality with a great parade performed by the pupils of the local dance schools.
The festival will include many fantastic performances that has gained great international recognition, with award and prizes at various fairs and festivals.
The Street Arts Festival is a free happening that is organized by Sa Xerxa for children’s and youth theater in the Balearic Islands.
Mallorca's Top sightseeing attractions
Palma Cathedral
Palma cathedral La Seu is an amazing sight, both from the inside and outside. Palma cathedral is one of the biggest in Europe, and great artists like Gaudi have worked on the amazing temple. There are guided tours and you can even visit the rooftop terraces offering magical views.
The Antique Train
The antique train is a great attraction for young and adults. The ride takes you through some of the most beautiful areas of the Tramuntana, passing through orange plantations, olive groves and green valleys. The authentic feeling of the old marhogany cars bumping along the rails completes the experience.
Castell de Bellver
Castell de Bellver is a unique castle, due to its round shape and splendid location on a hilltop above Palma's bay. Much of Mallorca's most dramatic times are linked to the Bellver castle, and you will also find Palma's historical museum here. It's a great attraction for all ages.
Cuevas del Drach
Cuevas del Drach (Dragon Caves) is a great attraction to visit for all ages. Inside the stalagmite and stalactite caves in Porto Cristo, you will meet a true wonder of nature, along with the biggest underground lake in Europe on which an orchester will play a beautiful live concert on before you can enjoy a short ride.
Santuari de Lluc
Santuari de Lluc is a monastery situated deep in the highest areas of the Tramuntana, in divine natural surroundings. Lluc is a great attraction for everyone, you can discover the ethnological museum, enjoy a concert by the famous child choir, visit the botanical gardens and see the holy Madonna.
La Granja
A visit to the ethnological museum of La Granja in the mountain village of Esporles takes you on an interesting journey back in time to discover how life in mallorca was for the wealthy landowners and their servants. La Granja is a museum suitable for all ages, there is plenty to see and do here for young and adults.
Sa Dragonera
Sa Dragonera is an island and protected nature reserve just off the coast of Sant Elm, Andratx. Sa Dragonera is home to indigenious lizards that are very human-friendly, and has become a trademark of Mallorca. About on the beautiful island, you can walk along multiple trails to some of the most amazing vantage points and find ancient watchtowers from the time of pirates.
Almudaina Palace
The royal Almudaina Palace is closely linked to multiple epochs in the history of Mallorca. The ancient palace was built as the seat for the Moorish governor back in the 10th century, and was the first building in the city of Palma as we know it today. Inside you will discover an impressive collection of ancient artifacts and artworks, along with the authentic surroundings of the palace that is now used by the royalties of Spain when visiting the island.