You can rent a holiday apartment in Marratxinet. The village originated as an Islamic alqueria that already existed in the 13th century and remained the original centre and municipal seat of Marratxí until 1864; the municipal seat was then moved to sa Cabaneta. This history is particularly suited to a trip for those interested in Islamic origins and the historical development of the village.
Geographical setting
Marratxinet is a hamlet in the municipality of Marratxí, in Mallorca's Raiguer comarca, between sa Cabaneta and Santa Maria del Camí. The village is described as the original centre of Marratxí. Els Caülls railway station is a nearby transport hub, and Santa Maria del Camí is one of the nearby places.
Landscape
Marratxinet covers approximately 2.31 km² and lies at an altitude of around 135 metres on the western foothills of the Pòrtol-Marratxinet ridge in the Son Cós-ses Clotes valley.
On site
Marratxinet retains a modest rural character with around thirty scattered houses.
The Asís accommodation offers dishes made from local and seasonal products according to Mallorcan recipes.
Accommodation in the centre of Marratxinet is located in a former Franciscan monastery from the 19th century and offers a peaceful stay in a historic building away from mass tourism.
Experiences and excursions
In the area near Marratxinet are the Monkey park and the prehistoric Cova prehistòrica Son Caulelles.
In the surrounding area of Marratxinet are the Museo de Mallorca, the Palau de l'Almudaina palace, Palau de la Almudaina, Palma Aquarium and Playa Ciudad Jardín.
In the wider regional surroundings of Marratxinet is the Mirador Son Verí Nou.
