Island centre Es Pla (Sineu, Petra, Santa Maria)
Felanitx
Felanitx is a country town at the foot of the Serres de Llevant, known for capers, the wines of the D.O. Pla i Llevant and the Santuari de Sant Salvador above the town.
Culture & town Peace and quiet Nature
The Sant Salvador monastery hill is visible from far away.
Felanitx lies in the south-east, in the hinterland of Portocolom, which belongs to the same municipality. The town lives from farming and crafts; visitors come for the Sunday market, the bodegas and the drive up to the Santuari de Sant Salvador with views over the south-east.
Is Felanitx right for your holiday?
Well suited to
- A day trip with market, bodega and santuari
- A finca holiday in the south-east close to the coast
- People interested in wine and local produce
Less suited to
- A beach holiday in the town itself
- Nightlife
At a glance
- Region
- Island centre Es Pla (Sineu, Petra, Santa Maria)
- From the airport
- 50 km · approx. 45 min
- Without a car
- 2/5
- Nearby beaches
- Cala Marçal, Cala Brafi, Cala Sa Nau
- Coordinates
- 39.4694, 3.1483
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Editorial assessment from 1 to 5 – for comparing places, not as a rating.
- Beach1/5
- Peace and quiet4/5
- Nightlife1/5
- Families3/5
- Culture4/5
- Food & drink3/5
On the ground
What makes Felanitx special
Santuari de Sant Salvador
The monastery complex on the town's local mountain is visible from the town and offers a panoramic view over the south-east.
Pla i Llevant wine region
Several bodegas of the D.O. Pla i Llevant operate around Felanitx.
Capers from Felanitx
The town is regarded as the centre of traditional caper growing in Mallorca.
Sights
What to see in Felanitx
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Santuari de Sant Salvador (Felanitx) ↗
Pilgrimage monastery/viewpoint
Monastery complex at 509 m with a statue of Christ
One of the best 360° viewpoints on the island
Carretera de Sant Salvador, 07200 Felanitx
Admission: free
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Fortress ruin
Rock castle from the 14th century
Dramatic views of the east coast
Camí de Santueri, 07200 Felanitx
Admission: see official website
Accommodation
Where to stay in Felanitx?
Accommodation is in agroturismos (farm stays) and country hotels in the surrounding area, plus the simple lodging at the santuari. Large country estates and rustic fincas characterise the area.
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Getting around
The town itself is easy to explore on foot; for the santuari, the bodegas and the coast a car makes sense.
Bus connections: TIB buses connect Felanitx with Palma, Manacor, Portocolom and the neighbouring towns in the south-east.
Active
Activities & experiences in Felanitx
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Vall d'Or Golf
Golf
Two different halves: Mediterranean woodland on the front nine, wider fairways descending towards the coast on the back nine.
Ctra. Cala d'Or–Portocolom km 7.7, 07669 S'Horta, Mallorca
Beaches
Swimming near Felanitx
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Cala Marçal
Fine sand · approx. 150 m Large, family-friendly main cove of the idyllic fishing port of Portocolom. Family Snorkelling Beach profile →
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Cala Brafi
Rock · approx. 40 m Completely unspoilt, narrow rocky cove south of Portocolom – a quiet insider tip. Snorkelling Beach profile →
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Cala Sa Nau
Fine sand · approx. 60 m Romantic natural cove with fine sand, pine trees and a beach bar. Family Snorkelling Beach profile →
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Location of Felanitx and the nearest beaches.
Food & drink
Restaurants in Felanitx
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€€
Can Calco 510 Sant Salvador (Bar San Salvador)
Felanitx
Mallorcan · Mediterranean
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€€€
Restaurant Estragon (La Plaça)
Felanitx
Seasonal meat and fish dishes · Vegetarian
Market
Market days in Felanitx
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Sunday · 08:00-13:30
Very lively Sunday market
around the Sant Miquel church and the market hall (Sa Sal)
all year round
Culinary discoveries
Specialities around Felanitx
Felanitx stands for two things: traditional caper growing and the wines of the D.O. Pla i Llevant.
Topics around Felanitx
- Island centre Es Pla Fincas, markets and wine-growing
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- Portocolom The municipality's harbour town
- Weekly markets in Mallorca Market days by town
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Frequently asked questions about Felanitx
Does Portocolom belong to Felanitx?
Yes, the harbour town is in the municipality of Felanitx, around 13 kilometres from the town.
When is market day in Felanitx?
Sundays – times and location are in the market section of this page.
What is Felanitx known for?
For capers, the wines of the D.O. Pla i Llevant and the Santuari de Sant Salvador.
Image credits: Portal of the Sant Miquel church in Felanitx: Photo Frank Vincentz, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons