Es Capdellà is a small village in Calvià, about 3 km from Calvià Vila. The dry-stone route to Estellencs, the circular trails on the Galatzó estate and the archaeological traces near Ses Sínies offer different experiences. You can choose your excursions based on whether you’re looking for a route connecting two places, a loop through varied landscapes or a glimpse into the area’s history.
Hiking Trails Around Es Capdellà
The Es Capdellà–Estellencs dry-stone route connects Es Capdellà with Estellencs. This sets it apart from the circular trails on the Galatzó estate: this route runs between two villages, while the PR-MA 4 and PR-MA 2 are circular routes. The Galatzó estate is accessible from Es Capdellà. The estate has four hiking routes with a combined length of 35 km.
The PR-MA 4 Sa Font de Sa Cometa runs entirely through the public Galatzó estate. It starts at the main house and passes through the Comellar de na Llaneres to the Sa Cometa spring. The route is considered easy to follow and suitable for families. Along the way, you’ll pass terraced fields, holm oak groves and pine forests; the return route goes through the Bosc de Sa Madona. This loop combines varied landscapes with a specific destination.
The PR-MA 2 La Vall Verda is also an easy circular hiking route. Its starting point is next to the public car park on Carrer de les Platges in Es Capdellà. The route alternates between Aleppo pine forests, agricultural land and holm oak groves. Its named starting point and landscapes give this loop a different character from the PR-MA 4, which leads to the Sa Cometa spring. Check current trail conditions before setting out.
The Spring, the Estate and Archaeological Traces
Sa Cometa is not only a destination on the PR-MA 4, but also an example of traditional Mallorcan water engineering. Since Islamic times, water from the spring was channelled to the estate’s buildings through qanats and underground tunnels. This water supply remained in use until the 19th century. The trail to the spring therefore leads to a place where a landscape route connects with the estate’s former use of water.
A Bronze Age archaeological site and a naviform structure are located near Ses Sínies. These archaeological points of interest complement the history of water engineering at Sa Cometa with another perspective on the past. The IX Fira de Feines de Tardor also focused on traditional rural practices: it took place in Es Capdellà on 15 and 16 November 2024.
Calvià as a Wider Destination
Within the wider destination of Calvià, Calvià Vila offers a distinct cultural experience. It is the municipality’s oldest urban settlement. An educational cultural trail leads to twelve cultural, historical and architectural landmarks. The Church of San Juan Bautista dates back to 1248. Its current historicist façade features Neo-Romanesque elements and a large Neo-Gothic window; two slender twin towers house the bell tower.
The traditional market in Calvià Vila has more than 60 stalls along Carrer Major, including stalls selling food, clothing, shoes and handicrafts. The market takes place every Monday; check the dates before your trip. If you’d like to use the cultural trail as a guide, check in advance whether its publication is available. The Calvià–Es Capdellà walking route offers another connection between the villages: it links the two historic settlements, and its paths are in good condition and suitable for hikers and cyclists.
For planning purposes, the options can be distinguished by their focus: the PR-MA 4 leads to the spring and passes through several types of landscape, the PR-MA 2 starts next to the public car park, and the dry-stone route connects Es Capdellà with Estellencs. Calvià Vila adds a cultural trail, the church and the Monday market to these options.
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