Arta - Mallorca Haven historical

If it is a historical break you during your holiday in Mallorca you are sure to find the city did not disappoint old Arta.

The site is located in the mountains northeast of the island, in a valley at the foot of the Serres de Llevant and has a strong tradition in the fisheries sector. Most of the vessels currently in port area, but use it for leisure.

Main Book your stay in a villa in Majorca near the deep regionits history and take in places such as caves, old buildings and ruins from the Bronze Age.

One of the most popular attractions are the Sanctuary of Sant Salvador - a chapel at the head of the local hills 14th Century was built around and above the walls is. The walls were added in the 16th Century in order to defend against attacks by pirates, and the chapel was extensively restored in 1960.

To reach the chapel, walled in, one has to climb 180 stepsTransfiguració the parish church, which is in itself a historical feature of Arta, founded in 1573 and boasts 14 chapels, of which the largest - Roser chapel - houses a baroque paintings of the 17th Century.

From the sanctuary of beer to the ruins of the local site Talayots de Ses Paises. The archaeological site was built with the 1300-900 BC, and consists of two ranges of buildings around a central or Talayot megalithic structures.Archaeologists have proposed site is the most ancient settlement on the island, with this life there, with more than 3000 years. The ruins are well preserved, so take a stroll around the ancient monument of their experience.

After a day of sightseeing, the trip back to your farmhouse in Mallorca for a deserved rest before embarking on further exploration of the city. Maybe you like the hermitage of Betlem, on what is used to viewFerrutx the property and can be found about six miles from the center of Arta.

Founded in 1805, the Hermitage is still in use today by hermits, who farms in the area.

So why not in the regional museum of Arta? Founded in 1927, the attraction is divided into three distinct sections, done with the first home ethnological objects, such as items from palm fibers and fabrics of Mallorca. In the second part are artifacts such as fossils and natural historyInsects, while the third section of ceramic, bronze and bone products, and other archaeological finds.

Another great attraction for tourists on holiday in Majorca is the Caves of Arta. The caves were formed by water corrosion Vermell 150 feet above sea level at the Cape, and consists of purging rooms with names like Paradise and Hell. Probably originally used by hermits, were smugglers and pirates, caves, we were visited by famous writers AlexanderDumas, Jules Verne Victor Hugo, and the actress Sarah Bernhardt, all of which signed the guestbook in the book of entry. Admire the many stalagmites throughout the network of caves, with the most popular is a 22 meter high stalagmite Palm Trunk at the Salon de la Reina de las Columns cave.

If you feel the spirit of the celebration of the region during your stay in a farmhouse in Majorca, not because the time your holiday with some of the festivities, meetthroughout the year? In January, it is possible the celebration of Sant Antoni, patron saint of animals, where the locals for cooking bonfires, where the traditional black pudding and put on a parade and take the blessing of the animals in the city.

If you visit the region in June, could take the Festival of St. Anthony of Padua - San Antonio unlike the famous apricot - when the people lead the transport of dance, dancing dwarves and dancing IndiansHobby horses. Also in June is the feast of the patron saint of the region - Sant Pere, which is also the patron saint of fishermen. The main parade takes place on the harbor, where the locals decorate their boats for the occasion was.

The trip in August of Arta and enjoy the feast of Sant Salvador, the region looks set to a range of activities, from running up and down the stairs sanctuary, watermelon eating contests. The next month, be sure not to missThe Summer Fair, where you can get locally made crafts and watching horse races.

When you book your holiday in Mallorca always, you're sure to find is not to neglect Arta for its historical heritage.