Artà area guide: things to do, local history and walks
In Artà, the church and walls on the hill are your bearings. Walk up to Sant Salvador for a look across the rooftops, then choose between the prehistoric stones at Ses Païsses and the wilder paths of the Llevant peninsula.
What to see and how to plan your visit
Walk up to the Sant Salvador sanctuary and its fortified enclosure for views over town. Give Ses Païsses a separate visit.
Local history and heritage
Ses Païsses lets you see a prehistoric settlement through its enclosure and surviving buildings. The sanctuary above the present town offers a much later layer of settlement and defence.
Suggested walk or outdoor visit
Use a published Península de Llevant park itinerary and choose it separately from the town visit.
Regular markets
- Artà town: Tuesday mornings in Plaça del Conqueridor and the surrounding streets.
- Colònia de Sant Pere: Saturdays in Plaça de Sant Pere and nearby streets, according to the municipal market regulations. Confirm the current hours locally.
Balearic tourism’s Artà market guide · Artà’s municipal market regulations
What makes this area special
Artà combines a busy inland town, one of Mallorca’s most recognisable prehistoric sites and a much quieter coastline and natural park.
Attractions and things to do
- Ses Païsses prehistoric settlement.
- Sant Salvador sanctuary and the fortified enclosure above Artà.
- Península de Llevant Natural Park and the coastal village of Colònia de Sant Pere.
Fiestas and saints’ days
- Sant Antoni: 17 January, in Artà and Colònia de Sant Pere, with festivities around the feast day.
- Sant Pere, Colònia de Sant Pere: 29 June.
- Sant Salvador, Artà: 6 August, with patronal celebrations around the date.
Planning around a saint’s day? Check this year’s programme for the concerts, processions and village events you’d like to see. Some fall on the days around the feast.
Beaches and swimming spots
- Colònia de Sant Pere. Start at the village beach for a swim with lunch or coffee close by.
- Cala Torta. An open, undeveloped beach. Bring water and shade, and check the state of the access road and the sea before setting out.
Check the flag and current conditions on the day. If you need step-free access or specific facilities, use the linked beach information to pick your entrance.
Before you go, see our Mallorca beach etiquette and safety guide for swimming flags, Blue Flag beaches and what to do in an emergency.
Planning a drink or lunch by the water? Browse our guide to Mallorca’s beach clubs and chiringuitos.
What to eat here
Try a savoury Mallorcan panada from a bakery in Artà. At Colònia de Sant Pere, turn lunch into part of the outing and see what fish is available.
Good to know before you go
Give the Llevant peninsula or the coast their own time. Check the park route and access if a walk is the reason you’re coming.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Artà without a car?
Look up the exact stop in the TIB journey planner before you go. If you’re heading out to a hamlet, beach or walking route, check the last bus back as well.
How would I spend half a day here?
- Start in Artà’s old streets.
- Walk up to Sant Salvador and take in the view.
- Visit Ses Païsses if it’s open, or stay in town for lunch.
Useful links
- Official visitor information for Artà
- Official route or visitor information
- The Manacor–Artà Via Verda
- TIB public transport planner
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