- Address: Ctra Banyalbufar, Km 1.5, 07190 Esporles, Illes Balears, Spain
- Phone: +34 971 61 00 32
- Opening hours: 10:00 to 19:00
La Granja Mallorca is a country residence located south of Banyalbufar, on the site of a well-known natural spring since the Roman Empire. This is another garden with treasures on the Spanish island. The farm attracts tourists who are interested in gardening experience and want to get acquainted with the typical life of the rich landowners in Majorca, as well as the history and culture of this picturesque corner of Europe.
Currently, La Granja is a flourishing ranch with elements of the museum. Here you can see typical villas of landowners. This is a rather large mansion, it should be allocated for its study for at least half a day, in addition to a beautiful garden to have time to consider the interior, rare exhibits and collections of original exhibitions.
History of the foundation of the manor
The history of this landmark goes back to the rule of the Moors, namely in the X-XIII century. Even then it existed and was known for its mills and excellent water from the nearest spring.
When James I conquered Mallorca, he gave one piece of land ownership to Count Nuno Sang, and the earl soon donated his property to the Cistercians who founded the first monastery on this island. Since the middle of the fifteenth century, the estate belonged to various noble families as a private domain. Most of the collections available for viewing in the manor house are from the seventeenth century.
Water sources and waterfalls
The source of clean water helped the estate to flourish, gain fame and glory. Majorca has no bad water, natural streams and water sources are the pride of the island. That is why the objects of agriculture and settlements are concentrated around them. Since the Roman times, water resources have been of great importance for settlers. The water in La Granja is an ornament of the manor, the valuable source has the form of a large waterfall falling from a height of 30 m.
The flow of water flows throughout the residence, in many places you can find more or less large fountains, ponds and streams, and a variety of water compositions and entertainment. For example, a table with a hidden water shower, which suddenly sprays water on visitors.
The presence of a large amount of water contributes to the lush growth of vegetation, which tightly surrounds the buildings. In extensive areas you can see the courtyard with fountains from the sixteenth century, a stone garden with fountains and a sunny clock, a botanical garden with a thousand-year-old yew and a park with a local fauna.
Interesting objects worth seeing
Interesting objects that are worth seeing, visiting the estate of La Granja is:
- living room with a theater,
- family chapel,
- a dungeon with torture chambers and a torture chamber.
However, of particular interest is the estate of La Granja for lovers of learning the rural life and traditions of Mallorca. Here you will find ancient handicraft workshops, you can see samples of objects from the daily life of peasants.
Twice a week there are exhibitions of folk crafts, in which Spanish women dressed in national costume, present lace, embroidery and yarn to tourists. Here you can also try cheese, wine, sausages, donuts, cakes with figs, as well as Mallorcan pizza, which is brought here from the restaurant of medieval cuisine. These dishes can be enjoyed at the cozy fireplace.
Of particular interest are local wines and liqueurs, accessible to tourists directly from barrels located in the courtyard. Also there are musical performances, you can listen to the game on bagpipes and watch folk dances.
What to see in the vicinity?
Near the estate is a beautiful botanical garden with waterfalls. La Granja is still an active farm where you can see pigs, turkeys, chickens and goats, farm tools and tools. Tired tourists can refresh themselves at a local restaurant serving traditional Majorcan dishes.
The farm takes tourists daily from 10:00 to 19:00.
The cost of the tour is € 11.50.
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