Calvià: Market, cultural route and local history
Accommodation in Calvia
When looking for hotels in Calvià, you can also consider the features that make Calvià Vila distinctive when choosing a destination. Calvià Vila is the oldest urban settlement in the municipality and a good starting point for exploring the municipality’s inland areas. The market, local history and the route to Es Capdellà offer different points of interest to consider when planning your trip.
Calvià Vila: Market and festival traditions
The traditional market in Calvià Vila takes place every Monday. Along Carrer Major, it has more than 60 stalls selling food, clothing, shoes and handicrafts. Food, clothing and shoes are offered alongside handmade products. If the market is important to your stay, check that it is taking place on Monday before your trip.
Festival traditions are also part of Calvià Vila’s character. These include the celebrations of Sant Jaume and Sant Joan, as well as other religious festivities. If you want to plan your trip around one of these celebrations, check the dates in advance.
An educational cultural route leads to twelve cultural, historical and architectural sights in Calvià Vila. Its wide range of themes can help you get your bearings if you want to discover different aspects of the town. Check whether the publication is available in advance if you plan to use the cultural route as a planning guide.
The Church of San Juan Bautista and its architecture
The Church of San Juan Bautista dates back to 1248. Its current façade is historicist in style, with Neo-Romanesque elements and a large Neo-Gothic window. It also has two slender twin towers, along with the bell tower. This means you can see both the building’s historical origins and several specific architectural features in one place.
The year 1248 and the description of the façade answer different questions: the year refers to the church’s origins, while the style terms describe its exterior appearance. If you are interested in architecture, Calvià Vila offers a historical point of reference with clearly identified design features.
Routes and cycling in Calvià
The Calvià–Es Capdellà walking route connects the two historic towns of Calvià and Es Capdellà. The route’s paths are in good condition and suitable for walkers and cyclists. Calvià Vila is also one of the most popular stops for cycling.
These are two different points to consider when planning your trip: the route describes a specific connection between Calvià and Es Capdellà, while the cycling reference relates to Calvià Vila. This allows you to consider a particular route and cycling as a feature of the town separately.
Mallorca in your wider travel plans
Mallorca also offers broader points of reference for planning your trip. The most common way to reach Mallorca is by flying to Palma de Mallorca Airport. The airport has direct connections from many European cities to major Spanish and international cities. Check connections before booking.
The Serra de Tramuntana is a distinctive point of reference for Mallorca’s landscape: this UNESCO World Heritage mountain range features cliffs that descend to the sea, green valleys and clear mountain streams. The GR-221, also known as the Ruta de la Pedra en Sec, crosses the Serra de Tramuntana on Mallorca. These regional features provide a broader context for planning your trip, while the market, architecture and cycling themes describe Calvià Vila.
Discover more destinations: Magaluf, Paguera, Palmanova, Costa De La Calma, Portals Nous, Costa D´en Blanes, Cala Vinyes, Illetes, Santa Ponca, Es Capdellà, El Toro.
For an overview of the wider region: Mallorca.
