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Santanyí now 700 years old and is one of the five richest municipalities in Europe, largely due to the strong increase in the real estate sector, construction and all types of businesses relating to maintenance and services of country houses, this being the principal source of the municipalities wealth. Santanyi has conserved its surroundings, especially its interior, and above all this is due to the type of people who have established themselves here since the eighties. |
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| Santanyi has a library, an area for O.A.P.'s, a sports centre where in summer children’s activities are organized, a swimming pool for summer and winter, a medical centre, municipal and Guardia Civil police forces, post office and telegraph service, a cultural centre and a cinema where there is a project to make it into a municipal theatre. To be recognized is the excellent work of the school of music and some private initiatives, like S'Hort de Nigorra, who receive artists from all over the world, and present their work in situ and at uncountable private parties which take place during the whole year. Without doubt this is an example of integration and living together. | |||||||||
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An excellent social meeting place is the market on Wednesdays & Saturdays, the bars in the square, you may choose the Bar Bennassar with delicious small dishes (known as Tapas) or midday meals. Sa Plaza with a terrace dominating the market, Sa Cova with live music Saturday nights & "Ca´n Mosson" offering a good Mallorcan atmosphere & young people.Santanyi possibly boasts one of the most varied, cosmopolitan & international groups of people, artists, business folk, famous people, musicians and millionaires. Santanyi has a large number of companies in the services & construction sector, many with years of experience. There are excellent shops and a variety of skilled craftsmen in stone, iron & ceramics. | ||||||||
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Santanyi's main attraction is the hospitality of it's people, open, tolerant & broadminded who create a warming atmosphere which invites you to stay. The Consolación with its unbeatable views, The National Park of Mondrago & parallel bays of crystal clear water are nearby. |
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Cala Santanyí also offers numerous options, walks, horse riding, waterways ideal for trips in canoes. El Pantas a rocky formation in an arch form is a feature not to be missed. Cala Santany has many services, restaurants and supermarkets with automatic cash card machines. It has achieved a good balance maintaining a worthy relationship between nature and areas of urbanization, which permits it to differ from other turistic centres, in maintaining a high level in quality for visitors. |
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Cala D'or has the best private health alternatives of the municipality located specially in the main avenue. It also has a civic centre a post and telegraph office, tennis club and a good bus service connecting to Palma and an excellent number of beaches In these last few years a series of high quality service companies, have installed themselves aiming at the service and construction area. In the cultural field there are the jazz festivals in summer. | ||||||||
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The centre of Cala D'or offers the most complete range of leisure on the coast; bars, terraces, shops and boutiques afford a range of possibilities and the wide variety of excellent restaurants offer everything from traditional Mallorcan food, to the best in International cuisine. It has possibly one of the best yacht clubs in the Mediterranean which each year attract the most elite and best of luxury yachts in Europe and a new exclusive yacht club is currently under construction. The port also has various shops offering exclusives, where we can find the latest in fashion and excellent restaurants. Another attraction of Cala Dór is El Forti acquired and restored by the Balearic Islands Foundation. |
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| Porto Petro is one of the few coastal enclaves which hasn’t sacrificed its charm to the demands of mass tourism. Its port offers good services and an unbeatable refuge for navigators. From Easter onwards live music can be enjoyed once a week in the galeria (Port Gallery) Porto Petro has known how to maintain its dimensions respecting its enchanting surroundings, and we hope it will remain this way. | |||||||||
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Portocolom is a natural sheltered bay, very much appreciated by sailors, maintaining a large amount of original buildings, facing the sea, and this lends to an atmosphere of peace and tranquility. The old part of Portocolom dates back to the past century, and serves as a second residence for the people of Felanitx, a good many expatriates, especially English are now also settling here. In summer the town offers a wide range of leisure activities. A novelty in Portocolom is the opening of the restaurant "El Cinco" to be found next to the church in one of the most characteristic buildings of the village with a luxurious cuisine, and it’s roof garden is without doubt one of the best places to watch the sun set. |
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Portocristo is one of the coastal resorts most visited during the summer vacations. Set in a lovely, privileged yet strategic area with enchanting surroundings and an extraordinarily beautiful bay. Its port, the Caves of Drak (carstic caves), the subterranean lake called Martel, and it’s Aquarius are the main reasons for attracting the tourist trade, although it’s variety and the richness of the surrounding countryside are not to be missed. | ||||||||
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Carritxó is
in an incomparable setting which links the coast to the interior.
Its church is surprisingly large in view of the few houses
surrounding it but there are, in fact, a large number of
houses spread through the surrounding countryside. Its attractive
scenery and the richness of its soil with its houses, gardens
and fields transport you to an unreal place, a dream, where
it is difficult to imagine that anything could be taking
place beyond its horizon.
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Concos has a long tradition in hospitality,
and possibly has most efficiently contributed in all campaigns
in promoting the islands image abroad. Proof of this is the
great amount of expatriates now living in this area where
one is immediately captured by its people’s charm and
tolerance. Cas Concos has excellent craftsman especially in wood, a supermarket, fantastic bars with very defined atmospheres, some very good restaurants and art galleries. At night Abraixas bar is a social meeting place for a varied wide range of nationalities. For many years it has been a chosen place for artists and bohemians. |
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| S'Horta is situated on a kind of balcony, dominating one hundred and eighty degrees of impressive coastline, with the protection of the mountains from behind, hiding a beautiful valley with very fertile allotments where country folk pass their in depth knowledge from generation to generation, enabling them to pull out of the earth fruit and vegetables found later in the local markets. The village has a church, where selected musical events are organized, excellent bars, which maintain their traditional village style flavour, a supermarket and skilled craftsmen who artistically work with wood and iron. | |||||||||
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| S'Alqueria
Blanca is an enchanting
place. Its church with parochial centre, & the square in
the village being the centre of social activity with the market
on Tuesdays. Its bars where excellent dishes may be tasted
is also an ideal place to locate professional tradesman. It
has social security services & various sports installations. |
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| Calonge has excellent tradesmen in different activities like carpentry, decoration car repairs or construction. It’s all around natural beauty has converted this area into one of the most sought after. Calonge also has a medical centre, good cake shops and excellent patron festivals. Bar Telefonos offers live music Saturday nights and there are several excellent restaurants. There is an Association of neighbours, who organize an ample range of social services, courses, seminars, expositions etc. | |||||||||
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Cala Figuera is an excellent natural refuge for seaman, above all, those making long crossings. Recently it has undergone some remodelling making it outstandingly beautiful. If you like fish then you are in the right place. You can also purchase freshly caught fish directly from the fisherman at the best prices, this together with it’s bars and terraces making it very appealing. | ||||||||
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Campos celebrates festivals on the 9th of January in honour of its patron Saint Julia, from the 7th to the 15th of August "La Mare de Deu" in January the "Bonfires" of Saint Anthony, at the beginning of February the pilgrimage "L'Ermita de Sant Blai", at Easter the Resurrection "La Proceso de L´Encontre", and the second Sunday in May is the agricultural show, the third Tuesday in October "La Fira". The most interesting places are "Nostre Senyora de Gracia" the parochial church built in the Renaissance style with a gothic alter from the XV century, by Gabriel Móger known as the master builder of Campos. The Parochial Museum founded in 1993 with paintings by Murillo, Móger, Borras, Nadal, Torres and others, the ancient hospital founded in the XV century with its oratory from the XVI century, the convent and church of Minims of the XVII century dedicated to Saint Francesc de Paula, the Baroque arch, the facade of the Town Hall building XVI century, Can Cosmet with Renaissance windows, Can Dameto and Can Bragues ancient defence towers from the XVI century. Outside Campos you will find the church called Poleo - Cristiania de Saint Fadrinet, the hermitage oratory of Saint Blai of the XVIII century finished in the XVI century, amongst others. Close to the resort with thermal waters is the tower of Saint Duri in Sa Rápita and more than 85 prehistoric excavations spread over the region, amongst which stands out the Necrópolis Pretalaiotique of Saint Toni Amery, and small villages Talaiotics de Saint Catlar, Son Perst and Sa Vinyola. In front of the small island of SaGavina is the beach of Es Trenc where a Punico - ebusita excavation can be found affiliated to the Na Guardia factory in the Colonia. Campos has a complex network of companies aimed towards the construction and services sector. The evolution of magnificent craftsman has obtained a good balance between the fabrication of arts and crafts and a competitive answer to the demanding market. Different bakeries where all kinds of exquisite pastries can be tasted, good bars in the village tended by kind hospitable people. Campos also has a library, medical centre, art gallery, police, civil guard and chemists. The markets are held on Thursday and Saturdays and excellent seasonal fruit and vegetables are to be found. |
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| Ses Salines is probably the best conserved area ecologically speaking in the district. This is due to a large part of the area belonging to only one family who look after it with great dedication. Up until only a few years ago Ses Salines based it’s economy on farming, but recently has become more industrial due to skilled craftsmen adapting themselves to the demands of the market, hence establishing an important business network, highly qualitative, focused on the services and construction sector. |
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| The Town council is a directory of business for the municipality. Ses Salines has an old folks centre, medical centre, library, chemist, post office and police. The old part of the town is very interesting where one can find an important prehistoric excavation, a church and a tower, some buildings conserving their typical village style. A small church also exists but needs urgent restoring and until this is completed it has to remain closed. Delicious Tapas (a variety of traditional food on small dishes), or tasty filled bread rolls with a country flavour can be savoured. Its festivals are of significant interest and attract thousands of people each year | |||||||||
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| Sa Ràpita is a low-key holiday resort, maintaining a familiar character. It has a civic centre where you can find a doctor’s surgery plus information on all activities organized in the area. The sunsets, plus the quality of some of the restaurants adds to it’s attraction. It also has excellent yacht club, gifted with good services | |||||||||
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Colonia Sant Jordi; was until recently a little fishing village. Today it’s a flourishing tourist town. Principal attractions are the unbeatable beaches that surround it, possibly the best on the island; the Salt mines and port have kept their dimensions, not effecting the environment. In some of the restaurants one can enjoy freshly caught fish and seafood from Cabrera. Worth mentioning are the exhibitions organized regularly in the Matisos Gallery; to have a drink and listen to music one should visit the Tramontana; it’s setting is unbeatable for enjoying the sunsets. | ||||||||
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| Llombards is one of the most peaceful villages in the locality, where time rhythmically passes in it’s two coffee bars. The village people live their lives independently of the tourist season, indicating their aim for a wise and rhythmically healthy lifestyle. Also possessing four beaches with crystal clear water Cala Llombards is the only one with services with various bars and a small food shop. Also recommended, is the craftsmanship used in the production of cheese at the local factory. |
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Manacor has 31.000 habitants making it the second largest town on the island. Its economy is principally based on the furniture industry, pearls, tourism and more recently construction. The Town Hall is situated in the Plaza del Convent and is open to the public between 9am and 2pm. Manacor has it’s own centre of Culture, Education, and Linguistics, having a Library and Archive both to be found in the Plaza del Convento. The archives of Manacor are of a general nature housing roughly 20.000 documents with a consultation and financing service, a photocopying and audio - visual department A school of music also exists and information may be obtained at 23 Antonio Pascual Street. Manacor has a cinema with sessions on Wednesday, Thursday and weekends and recently remodelled racecourse, with marvellous installations. |
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The Municipal Theatre is a public foundation in Park Avenue and is without doubt the largest culture exposition. There is an all year round programme, working with first class, independent groups. From the 28 of September to the 3 of October the IV Fair of Manacor is organized, with groups assisting from Mallorca, Cataluña, Valencia, Menorca, Ibiza and Andorra. Private enterprises also arrange Jazz concerts in the market square. The CUM (Centre University of Manacor) serves as a bridge between the UIB (University Balearic Isles) and companies and their offices are at 12 Muntaner street. | ||||||||
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The Social Service’s office where information on human rights and voluntary associations are at 12 Muntaner Street and The Sport Association and Tourist board are in the Plaza del Convento. Manacor has the only National Health Service Hospital in the area, equipped with magnificent installations and fully qualified personnel However Private Health Insurance is well worth having to avoid long waiting lists. Also recommended is the need to know how to locate a professional ambulance service and let them know which hospital or clinic you wish to visit. Included in Manacor are two small urbanizations called Son Macia & Son Negre as well as the popular resort of Porto Christo |
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| Felanitx, you only have to walk through its streets to realise the importance they held in other times. These days its habitants are a mixture of Mallorcans, people from all regions of the Spanish peninsular and increasingly large amount of non-Spanish residents. The Council organizes courses in Catalan, which are available to those who are interested in learning this language. There is a school for adults, a school of music, fire brigade, social security office, a cinema and a Cultural Centre that without a doubt is the best in the district, offering throughout the year many cultural events of all types, exhibitions, concerts and the presentation of books, |
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A deep interest in culture exits, which is made evident, by the representation in the different fields of art, at a national and international level, with works by well known names like Andreu, Maimó, Rafael, Juan, Arnau, Pons etc on display. The district of Felanitx has the most beautiful countryside. Felanitx has established an ample variety of skilled craftsmen and professional, highly qualified tradesmen. One only has to lose oneself in the maze of streets to find them. It’s outskirts offer unlimited possibilities e.g. the Calvario, San Salvador, or the Castle of Santuari, these being possibly the roots of this tradition in culture which characterizes Felanitx. Energy centres, forgotten in time are still there reminding us of the importance of the past. Es Carritxó, Son Negre, Son Prohens and Son Valls are living proof of Mallorcan idiosyncrasy, where the countryside is maintained with a minimum level of degradation. |
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