Selva – Mountain Village at the Foot of the Tramuntana
Accommodation in Selva
Selva as a mountain village
Selva is a characteristic mountain village in the north of Mallorca, sheltered at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana. This provides clear guidance when choosing a holiday destination: Selva is particularly suitable for travellers who deliberately want to spend their stay in a mountain village. The village offers specific cultural points of interest, including the Gothic church of Sant Llorenç, monumental crosses and the washing places in the hydraulic complex of the Camarata spring. If you are looking for a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can first consider whether the character of the village suits your travel interests.
Church and crosses
The Gothic church of Sant Llorenç is one of Selva’s most important sights. It has a monumental stone staircase with 42 steps. This means the church can be described not only by its Gothic classification, but also by a specific architectural feature. For travellers interested in religious buildings, Sant Llorenç is a notable cultural landmark in Selva.
One particular example is the Baroque cross of Valella, the Creu de Valella. It is classified as an Asset of Cultural Interest (Bien de Interés Cultural). Selva also has monumental crosses, which were usually made of stone and stood at the entrances to the districts that today make up the village of Selva. Those interested in local history will find both a specific cultural asset and an indication of how the village is divided into districts.
Water system and market day
Selva’s washing places are part of the hydraulic complex of the Camarata spring. A water channel about 130 metres long supplies them with water. The channel runs partly underground and partly above ground. The transition between the underground and above-ground sections is particularly clear to see.
If you would like to visit the weekly market, you can plan for Wednesday morning: Selva’s market takes place every Wednesday from 08:00 to 13:00 in Plaça Major. The set day of the week and time slot provide clear guidance if the market is to be part of your trip. This lets you take market day into account when choosing your travel dates, without confusing it with the village’s permanent architectural and cultural landmarks.
Which village pages suit your search?
Selva combines a mountain village in the north of Mallorca with several specific cultural and historical points of interest. When choosing your holiday apartment or holiday home, first decide whether you are most interested in the mountain village itself, the history of the church and crosses, or the hydraulic installation. The Wednesday market also offers a possible focus on a particular day of the week. For further guidance on nearby villages, you can also visit the pages for Binimar, Caimari, Moscari and Binibona.
For the broader travel overview: Mallorca.
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