Consell: Market, Local History and Walking Routes
Accommodation in Consell
Consell offers several specific points of interest for your trip to Mallorca: a Sunday flea market, historic churches and routes through the countryside. When looking for a hotel, you can consider whether a market visit, local history, cycling or Mallorcan cuisine will shape your stay. A circular route starts and ends at Plaça Major; a guided tour with wine tasting is offered at Bodega Ribas near the square. The following places and routes give you a clearer picture of what you can do in Consell.
Circular Routes in Consell: on Foot and by Bike
A circular route starts and ends at Plaça Major and takes you along both country paths and through the town centre. It is considered an easy, accessible route for walking or cycling. It therefore connects the town centre and the surrounding countryside in one loop.
Another route passes through Consell at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana. Almond trees and vineyards characterise the landscape there; the route is considered particularly suitable for cycling tourism. Unlike the circular route, which covers the town centre and country paths, this route focuses on the landscape. You can choose according to whether you prefer a loop through different parts of the town or a cycling route in an area characterised by almond trees and vineyards.
The Pont Trencat recreational area is also located in the municipality of Consell. It is another named point of reference for planning a trip around the town.
Churches, a Monastery and Historic Routes
The church of Santa Maria la Major was built by master builder Jaume Blanquer between 1706 and 1893. The church and cloister of Sant Domingo, as well as the monastery of Sant Bartomeu, date from the 17th century. These buildings offer different historical perspectives as you explore Consell’s history.
Another glimpse into the past is the Camà de Muntanya, a traditional livestock drovers’ route documented since the 16th century. It ran from the Marina de Llucmajor to the Clot d’Almadrà and passed through Consell. At Son Pontiró and Son Corcó, the herds stopped to drink and rest. Son Pontiró is also a rural heritage site in Consell with a defensive tower. The town’s name thus appears both in the history of livestock droving and as a named heritage site.
Sunday Market, Wine and Mallorcan Products
Every Sunday, the L’Encant de Consell flea market takes place in the industrial and service area. Antiques and second-hand items are on offer. Its fixed day of the week makes the market a specific point of reference when planning a Sunday in Consell.
Bodega Ribas near Plaça Major offers a guided tour with wine tasting; booking is recommended for the visit. If the tasting is part of your travel plans, make sure to plan the tour in advance.
A food route through Consell takes you to bars, restaurants, a bakery, cafés and shops selling Mallorcan products. In addition to the wine tasting, it offers another perspective on the town’s culinary options—from restaurants and cafés to shops selling products from Mallorca.
Mallorca: Plan Your Journey to the Island
The most common way to travel to 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 flight connections again before booking.
Discover more destinations: Andratx, Bunyola, Palma De Mallorca, Costa dels Pins, Algaida, Santa Eugènia, Lloseta, Santanyi
For the broader travel overview: Mallorca.
