Consell: Country Paths, Wine and History

Explore Consell on foot or by bike

A circular route begins and ends at Plaça Major. It runs along country paths and through the town centre and is considered an easy, accessible route for walking or cycling. This makes it possible to plan an outing that takes in both the surrounding countryside and the town itself. If you prefer to travel on two wheels, there is also a route through Consell at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana. It passes through landscapes with almond trees and vineyards and is described as particularly suitable for cycle tourism.

The Pont Trencat recreational area is also located within the municipality of Consell. Together with the routes described, it shows that the village can be explored through more than just its historic buildings or culinary offerings. When planning your holiday, you can therefore consider whether you would rather spend your time cycling and enjoying the rural landscapes, walking around the town, or exploring several different sights.

Historical traces and Mallorcan culture

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 date from the 17th century, as does the Sant Bartomeu monastery. The three buildings offer different points of interest for anyone interested in cultural history. Their different names and dates of construction help show that Consell’s architectural history cannot be reduced to a single building.

Son Pontiró, with its defensive tower, is part of the rural cultural heritage. The area also played a role in the history of traditional livestock droving: the Camí de Muntanya has been documented since the 16th century as a drovers’ route from the Marina de Llucmajor to the Clot d’Almadrà, passing through Consell. At Son Pontiró and Son Corcó, the herds stopped to drink and rest. This connects the landscape with its former use without implying that today’s visit follows a historic drovers’ route.

Market, wine and local specialities

Every Sunday, the L’Encant de Consell flea market takes place in Consell’s industrial and service area. Antiques and second-hand items are on offer there. Its regular weekly day makes the market a useful point of reference if you would like to include a Sunday in Consell in your stay. What it offers is quite different from the historic buildings and the paths through the countryside.

For wine lovers, Bodega Ribas near Plaça Major offers a tour with wine tasting. Can Ribas has opened its doors to visitors as part of wine tourism. The gastronomic route through Consell also takes in bars, restaurants, a bakery, cafés and shops selling Mallorcan products. The culinary offering therefore goes beyond a single tasting: as you explore the area, you can discover both wine and different kinds of local food and products.

Which holiday apartment suits your plans?

When choosing a holiday apartment in Consell, the first consideration is which experiences you want to shape your stay. The routes suggest a focus on country paths and cycling, while the market, gastronomy and historic buildings offer other points of interest. Considering an apartment in the town as your accommodation base is therefore especially suited to a trip planned around what Consell has to offer. However, the experiences mentioned are different: the flea market takes place on Sundays, while the paths, buildings and culinary offerings appeal to different interests. Base your search on the kind of stay you would like in Consell.

Discover more places

If you would also like to explore other places, here are some more destinations: Marratxi, Cala Magrana, Ferreries, Selva, Montuiri, Santa Margalida, Sant Llorenç Des Cardassar and Banyalbufar.

For the broader travel overview: Mallorca.