Establiments can be explored through two historical themes: the gardens of Son Berga and the origins of Establiments Vell, also known as es Rutló. This distinction can help when planning a stay because it leads to different questions: How is a garden laid out spatially, and when did a settlement originate? The answers range from the 18th-century garden design to the origins of es Rutló in the 16th century.

The Gardens and Manor House of Son Berga

The gardens of Son Berga Nou are located on the Son Berga Nou estate in Establiments. The grounds include an extensive landscape garden in the northwest and several agricultural areas in the northeast. The compass directions make it easier to find your way between these areas. Those interested in historic gardens can consider not only their design but also how the gardens are laid out.

In the 18th century, the gardens of Son Berga introduced the Italian garden style to Mallorca. In the design, the house is a central focal point because of its elevated position, with all the landscaped paths converging on it. The grounds can therefore be understood in both historical and spatial terms: the style points to the history of gardens in Mallorca, while the layout of the paths highlights the house’s special role in the design.

A rural manor house stands on the Son Berga Nou estate. It was purpose-built in the second half of the 18th century. This dates its construction more precisely than the introduction of the Italian garden style, which is attributed to the 18th century as a whole.

Es Rutló: Settlement History and Routes

Establiments Vell (es Rutló) originated in the 16th century through the occupation of the Son Gual de Pocafarina estate. This predates the 18th-century garden and building history of Son Berga. Looking at Establiments thus brings together two historical scales: the origins of a settlement and the development of a garden estate with a manor house.

Paths lead from es Rutló’s small square to the cemetery or to Sarrià. The square is the starting point for these two possible destinations; your choice determines the direction of this part of the route. If you plan to take one of the paths, check in advance whether it is currently accessible.

Choose Your Historical Focus

You can choose between different areas of interest: Son Berga brings together garden design, the Italian style, and a manor house, while es Rutló offers an earlier settlement origin and a choice between the cemetery and Sarrià. Your choice can therefore focus either on garden and architectural history or on a specific stretch of route.

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