Estellencs: Holiday Apartments and Holiday Homes
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Estellencs is situated on the slopes of Puig de Galatzó in the Serra de Tramuntana; Puig de Galatzó is located in the vicinity of Estellencs. Estellencs lies between Banyalbufar and Andratx; the Mediterranean forms the coastal setting. You can rent a holiday apartment in Estellencs. The Mirador de Ricardo Roca is also located nearby. This combination of a mountain setting and coastal scenery suits a trip where both types of landscape are part of the desired local character.
Nature and Landscape
Estellencs has a terraced coastal landscape characterised by dry-stone walls, olive trees, vineyards, vegetable gardens and traditional Arab irrigation channels.
The municipality is fully integrated into the Natura 2000 network; two Sites of Community Importance cover more than half of its territory.
In the surrounding area of Estellencs are Playa Port des Canonge, Bell Agre, Son Puig and Playa Dragonera. The Museo Frédéric Chopin y George Sand is located in the wider regional surroundings of Estellencs.
History and Townscape
Estellencs preserves a medieval historic centre, which was declared a Bien de Interés Cultural in 2007; its narrow, stepped streets are adapted to the steep terrain. This appeals to travellers interested in a townscape shaped by history.
When walking through Estellencs, the cobbled streets, carefully maintained houses, squares and public spaces are the main highlights; at the same time, the town is characterised as remarkably peaceful.
The Church of Sant Joan Baptista dates from the 17th century and was renovated and extended in the 19th century; its bell tower was formerly a 16th-century defensive tower.
There are many narrow, steep and winding streets in the historic centre that restrict or prevent vehicle traffic; the centre is therefore designed for walking.
The Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró a Mallorca is located in the wider regional surroundings of Estellencs.
Routes and Activities
The approach via the main road connects Estellencs with Banyalbufar and Andratx along the Tramuntana route; it is described as narrow and winding.
Estellencs is part of a predominantly paved coastal cycling route on the MA-10 between Deià and Port d’Andratx.
Local character: The restaurants in Estellencs are described as serving traditional Mallorcan cuisine.
Regional context: Estellencs belongs to the mountain setting of Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana and is located on the western side of Mallorca between other Tramuntana towns.
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