Calonge Between Paths and History

Calonge combines active routes with tangible historical landmarks. Walking routes for visitors in the Santanyí municipal network pass through Calonge; the Llogarets del Llevant cycling route follows the Ma-4012 to Calonge. Calonge itself has also been documented since the 13th century. If you are looking for a holiday apartment, these themes can help guide your choice of holiday destination: consider whether hiking, cycling or local history should shape your stay.

Hiking and Cycling

The walking routes in the Santanyí municipal network pass through Calonge; their details may change. The Llogarets del Llevant cycling route follows the Ma-4012 to Calonge. Check the walking route information before setting off.

Local History and Architecture

In the 13th century, Calonge was owned by the Valentí de ses Torres family. Bartomeu Valentí, a canon of La Seu, belonged to this family. Another historical landmark is Calonge’s Neo-Romanesque church: it dates from the early 20th century and was designed by Antoni Maria Alcosser. The history of a family known by name and an early 20th-century church building thus offer different perspectives on the town’s past.

The 2026 Festes de Sant Miquel Programme

The programme for the Festes de Sant Miquel in Calonge included several events in 2026, which have now passed. The Posada de la Bandera procession was scheduled for 19 September. The 19th edition of Sa Fira de Calonge and the 10th fun run were due to take place together on 27 September. A comedy night with Agustín el Casta was scheduled for 29 September. Sant Miquelet, a children’s day, and the Gran Verbena “La Noche Baila” were on the programme for 3 October.

When looking for a holiday apartment, you can weigh up whether hiking and cycling or the town’s history matters more to your choice of holiday destination. The festival dates listed offer a specific glimpse of the past 2026 programme.

Santanyí in the Wider Destination

Plaça Major is the centre of Santanyí, where festivals and the market are held. Alongside the town hall, the parish church of Sant Andreu is one of the two main buildings on the square. Built from Santanyí stone, it houses a monumental Baroque organ from the Dominican monastery in Palma. Construction of the church began on 25 July 1786 and lasted 25 years.

Other buildings also tell the story of Santanyí. El Roser is the former parish church; it was built in the first half of the 14th century in a transitional style between Romanesque and Gothic. During pirate raids, it regularly served as a refuge for the local population and was therefore fortified. La Porta Murada is a gate tower in Santanyí’s 16th-century defensive walls.

Santanyí’s market takes place throughout the year on Wednesdays and Saturdays. More than 150 stalls are spread across Plaça Major and the surrounding streets; the number can vary. Goods on offer include local products such as sobrassada, oil and wine, as well as clothing and handicrafts.

Several festivals are part of Santanyí’s annual calendar. The Sant Antoni festival takes place on 17 January; traditional bonfires and barbecues are held on the eve, and animals are blessed. The Fira de Santanyí takes place on the third Saturday in October and has an agricultural, artisanal and industrial character. The patron saint’s festival of Sant Andreu falls on 30 November and includes a solemn mass as well as social and cultural activities during the festival week.

Santanyí’s narrow streets are home to several art galleries and studios; individual venues may change their operations.

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