S'Aranjassa: Rural character and windmills near Can Morey
Accommodation in S'Aranjassa
Fields, farmland and scattered fincas shape the character of S'Aranjassa. The landscape gives the area a rural feel and makes it appealing to travellers who, alongside Palma's cultural attractions, are also interested in the agricultural side of the destination.
The two places offer different impressions and themes.
Windmills and routes around S'Aranjassa
In the vicinity of S'Aranjassa, two windmills used to pump water stand on the Can Morey estate in Pla de Sant Jordi de Palma, near the town centre. Their iron housings, wooden sails and weather vanes give them a distinctive appearance. The mills are operational and are used to irrigate the surrounding fields. The Consell de Mallorca restored them, including their machinery, in 2017. A visit to the windmills is temporarily not possible.
The windmills illustrate the connection between architecture and agriculture; a walking route offers another way to explore the area thematically. The Ruta de Sant Jordi, S'Aranjassa y Es Pil·larí has three stops, including S’Aranjassa, and is 6.9 kilometres long.
A local association is also part of the area's history: the Associació de Veïns Sant Isidre-s’Aranjassa has existed since 1978 and honours the area's patron saint. Together with the fields and the mills used for irrigation, it conveys different facets of the area's local character—from the landscape and how it is used to the connection with the patron saint.
Art and history in the wider destination of Palma
Palma complements these rural themes with art and historic architecture. The Es Baluard Museu d'Art Contemporani de Palma is located at the edge of the Bastion de Sant Pere, part of the Renaissance city wall that surrounded Palma until the beginning of the 20th century. The museum features temporary exhibitions and a significant collection of contemporary art, and is set within a historic fortification. Its central courtyard hosts cultural activities and offers the opportunity to visit the museum outdoors.
Palma's architectural history can also be explored at various locations. Castillo de Bellver is a Gothic castle with a circular ground plan. The Torre del Homenaje was added after its three original towers. The castle houses Palma's City History Museum, which traces the city's development under Roman, Muslim and Christian rule. From Castillo de Bellver, there are 360-degree views over the Bay of Palma and the island of Mallorca.
The Royal Palace of La Almudaina reflects Roman, Islamic and Christian periods in Palma's history and served as the residence of the Kings of Mallorca. The surviving remains of the historic walls can be explored on an easy route with four key stops. Palma's streets are also home to palaces, churches, castles, monasteries, courtyards and gardens of Roman, Muslim and Christian origin. These destinations offer different ways to explore the city's history—from individual buildings to the sequence of surviving wall remains.
Urban experiences and choosing where to stay
For a culinary break, Mercat de l’Olivar in Palma's historic centre offers stalls with tastings and tapas. Food is available to take away or eat on site. Palma is also a distinct urban hub when it comes to transport: the city has an extensive public transport network, and EMT operates the 31 bus routes in the urban network.
When looking for a holiday apartment, you can weigh up the different priorities: S'Aranjassa offers fields, fincas and water technology; Palma offers art, urban history, a market and city transport. Make your choice based on which of these themes you want to shape your stay.
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