Caimari
Caimari Travel Guide 2026
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Visit Caimari for its
- Scenic surroundings
- Location at the feet of the mountains
- Tranquil ambience
- Authenticity
Caimari is a sleepy village at the feet of Serra de Tramuntana, literally. It won’t take you many steps into the village before you notice the screaming silence and peacefulness that dominate the small narrow streets.
What to expect from Caimari
Is Caimari worth visiting?
I can only recommend a visit to Caimari. It is a beautiful and tranquil area, with friendly people who welcomes tourists. The location between rural countryside and mountains makes for an extra scenic experience, full of opportunities.
If you want an extra scenic experience, visit Caimari during November when the annual olive fair is held in the village.
A bit of history of Caimari
The area of Caimari has been known and inhabited by humans since prehistoric times. Actually, ethnologists suggests that the area was inhabited from pretalayotic times (2,500 – 1,400 BC) based on caves found in the surrounding area.
Very little is known about the Moorish dominance in this specific area, because the first time it is mentioned in history books is in the last part of the Catalan conquest of Mallorca, about 1231-32. After the conquest, Caimari was given to knights of Barcelona who established the first buildings that lay the foundation of the village, one of the buildings is the Son Albertí.
Regarding the name of the village, we hear a lot of different theories suggesting words, nouns and names deriving from both Roman, pre-Roman, Latin and Arab. However, the theory given most emphasis is the theory that the name comes from casmari, which derives from the word chasma, which in Greek refers to abyss. This makes the most sense because of the amount of caves and canyons in the surrounding area of Caimari.
Best Things to do and see in Caimari
Caimari is a sleepy little village found at the very feet of the Tramuntana range, a perfect location for various physical activities such as cycling, hiking, climbing and MTB. But despite of its rather modest size, Caimari do offers a nice handful of points of interest worth having a look at when you are passing by, for example the ethnological park exhibition, the church of Immaculate Conception, the UNESCO protected marjades and the old pilgrimage path leading to the famous Lluc monastery.
EXPLORE THE ETHNOLOGICAL PARK OF CAIMARI
Caimari is home to the only ethnological park on the island, an open-air museum exhibiting life all the way back from prehistoric times. In the park, you can observe various constructions used by hunters living in the Tramuntana mountains and learn about the tools and traps used for hunting and storing. The ethnological park is free to enter all year round, and an interesting place to visit and for learning about the heritage of the island.
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WALK THE OLD PILGRIM PATH TO LLUC
Ever since the 13th century, Caimari has been the main access point for reaching the chapel of Lluc. As the chapel grew in popularity, in the 14th century it was decided to construct a stairway to ease the painful journey through the terrain of the mountains. The stairway was marked with 7 stars representing the joy of Mary for pilgrims to follow on their way to Lluc. Today, you can follow in the footsteps of the pilgrims and do an incredible walk to the now famous monastery of Lluc, the religious hub of Mallorca. On your way up, you will explore the wild nature of Tramuntana as you make your way up the stone steps, it is a wonderful and rewarding walk that you should not miss out on.
VISIT THE CHURCH OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
This is the main church of Caimari, in local mouths referred to as “The New Church” because it is the second temple of the village. The church is built on top of a former convent that was seized by the premiere minister in 1836 to raise money to support the queen in the first Carlist war, after this the nuns could not pay to have it back. Eventually, years later, the local council stepped in and bought the property to replace the old church in Caimari. Inside, you will find some interesting things such as the chapel dedicated to the holy Madonna of Lluc and the main altarpiece of the Immaculate Conception.
WALK IN SA COMUNA DE CAIMARI
Sa Comuna, is an massive natural area in Caimari that has been declared special interest. The area has an extension of more than 750 hectares of unspoiled nature full of diversified endemic Balearic wildlife waiting for you. Actually, there are more than 250 different species of flora found in Sa Comuna. The area also has two recreational areas if you are looking for a place to camp or rest. For hikers, a visit to the Comuna is a must thing to do in Caimari.
THE OLD CHURCH OF CAIMARI
This building, which is now a cultural center, used to be the village church back from 1792 to 1890. Caimari is not a parish and therefore the church was never officially inaugurated and blessed, but religious services was performed as the congregation continuously grew. From the beginning of the 20th century up to 1958, the old church was actually a movie theater.
ADMIRE THE MARJADES
One of the most unique characteristics of Mallorca, are the so called marjades. Marjades or majardas, is a series of terraces or cassettes built directly on the mountain slopes using the dry-stone technique, which is declared cultural and world heritage. The marjades was built by the Moors sometime between the years 902 and 1229, which are the official years of the Moorish dominance of Mallorca. Marjades is an excellent solution for growing and cultivating olive, almond and carob trees. The marjardes of Caimari are some of the finest of its kind in Mallorca along with those found in Banyalbufar.
What are the best places to stay in Caimari
Caimari is still relatively free of mass tourism, however, a few hotels has been born in the area during the past 10 years, as the area has seen an increased interest from visitors.
Placeta Vella Turismo de Interior – This charming small hotel is by far my favorite place to stay in Caimari. The hotel is housed in an old townhouse successfully transformed into a petit hotel with 10 cozy rooms.
Senda Caimari – Another charmer is the Senda Caimari, also a great place to get a good night sleep in cozy settings.
Where to eat Caimari
You’ll find a handful of eateries in Caimari, as well as the restaurants in the hotels. I love eating in these small villages, because usually you get a lot of value for your money.
In Caimari, the Restaurant Sa Tafona de Caimari and Restaurant Ca na Toneta are the most popular and best reviewed, however, only open seasonally. Near the padel court on the outskirts of the village, look for Restaurant Ses Deveres, a place for a solid meal.
If you are looking for more dining experiences, visit nearby Selva where you’ll also find the Michellin starred restaurant, Miceli.
Shopping in Caimari
Caimari is one of those very small villages that doesn’t have a supermarket. You will have to go to nearby Selva to find groceries, or visit the weekly marked on Mondays in the main square of the village.
Events in Caimari
Weekly Market in Caimari
Every Monday morning the local farmers market is held in the main square of Caimari. At the market, you can browse the many delicious local products including meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, nuts, oils, herbs, salts etc.
Caimari is famous for its production of olives and products made from olives, therefore, you will also find a wide variety of products in this category that are interesting.
If you are not looking to purchase anything, you can still sample some of the delicious edibles and enjoy the wonderful atmosphere of locals and tourists meeting in this forum.
Annual events and happenings
May
Festes de Mare de Déu d’Agost
Around August 15, Our Lady of August is celebrated in Caimari. There is usually a town party for a few days around this celebration, where a series of fun and cultural activities are on the program.
November
Fira de l’Oliva de Caimari
The biggest event of the year is undoubtedly the olive fair in November, and one of the best times to visit the small village.
The village is filled with stalls with products made from and with olives, and of course also olives that can be tasted in all shades.
There will be lots of taste experiences during the fair. You can taste various dishes where olives are included as a main ingredient, taste olives with e.g. Mallorcan salt, lemon or garlic, or taste delicious bread with olives.
Another highlight of the Caimari olive fair is the opening and use of the ancient olive press of the village, allowing you to experience how olive oil was made hundreds of years ago.
The festive program also includes competitions, concerts, folk dances, workshops and exhibitions.
Do not miss this if you are in the area in November.
Location and how to get to Caimari
Caimari is located in the western part of central Mallorca, just at the feet of the Serra de Tramuntana ridge.
Reaching Caimari can be done by car, bicycle, foot and bus, all very easy, particularly if you come from the Inca /Selva side.
By car: If you are coming from Palma or Alcúdia, south or north respectably, you should go on the Ma-13 freeway that cuts through the center of the island, and get off at the Inca exit. From here, follow the signs towards Selva and Caimari.
By bus: If you are coming from Palma, go to the Estació Intermodal in the center of the city, near Placa d’Espanya and find the train line T1, T2 or T3. Use the train to get to Inca train station, takes about 35 minutes. From Inca train station, take bus 313 that will take you to Caimari in about 20 minutes.
FAQs
Caimari is located at the foothills of the Tramuntana, some 40 km (~25 miles) from Palma airport. The transfer time by car or taxi is about 30 minutes.
A taxi from the airport will cost about 50 euros.
There’s a market in Caimari village every Monday morning, where you can stock up on fresh local produce, or simply enjoy the atmosphere and a refreshment.
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