What to see and do in Son Servera?
Son Servera is a town, a municipality and a beautiful village of Mallorca in the Llevant comarque, known for its combination of traditional Mallorcan settlements with important coastal centers such as Cala Bona and Cala Millor. Founded in the 14th century and located about 65 km from Palma, it retains a historic charm characterized by its traditional architecture, surrounded by nature and close to important tourist attractions. The municipality combines its rich agricultural and fishing history, its geography, and its important culture with a growing focus on tourism, offering coves, beaches, golf courses, and a weekly market.
Places of interest in Son Servera: Heritage
Església Nova: An unfinished Gothic church that stands out for its architectural appearance open to the sky.
Church of Sant Joan Baptista: Built from a 16th-century defense tower, it is the most important religious building and the center of numerous events.
Parish Church of Sant Joan Baptista: Built from a 16th-century defense tower, it is the most important religious building and the center of numerous events.
Ca na Violina: An old music school that has been restored and annexed to the town hall, preserving its cultural value.
Ca s’Hereu and Son Fra Garí: These are the old estates that gave rise to the town, and today they are valuable examples of traditional architecture.
Els rentadors: An old public washhouse with a water fountain, which today has become a place of cultural interest.
What to see and do in Son Servera? Beaches and leisure
Coastal towns: These include Cala Millor (famous for family tourism), Cala Bona (a fishing port), and Costa de los Pinos (known for its villas). Leisure on the coast of Son Servera offers a mix of beaches, nature, and activities, combining tranquility with vibrant tourist options. The main attractions include beaches such as Cala Millor and Cala Bona and the possibility of renting vehicles to explore the area. In addition, you can enjoy services such as “biblioplaya” (beach library) and tourist trains in Cala Millor, or explore the Vía Verde (Greenway) for outdoor activities.
What to see and do in Son Servera? Nature and Landscapes
Nature: Son Servera combines active nature with a cultural and relaxed environment. Its surroundings offer hiking and cycling trails through landscapes with almond groves and sea views. The most notable nature reserve in Son Servera is Sa Punta de n’Amer, an area of great scenic and natural value between Cala Millor and Cala Bona. This place offers an unspoiled natural environment ideal for exploration and hiking, far from mass tourism, and inside it is the Castell de sa Punta de n’Amer, a 17th-century defensive tower.
What to see and do in Son Servera? Sports
Son Servera combines tourism and sports with an offering that includes golf at Pula Golf and Club de Golf de Son Servera, water sports such as sailing, paddle surfing, diving, and kayaking, and other activities such as tennis and hiking. The municipality also has a variety of cultural and leisure attractions, such as its port in Cala Bona, beaches such as Na Marins…
What to see and do in Son Servera? Activities and culture
Weekly market: The Son Servera market is held on Friday mornings in the town center, stretching from Plaça Sant Joan to the old railway station. It offers a wide variety of products, including fruit and vegetables, textiles, local crafts, gifts, and leather goods. It is a popular market with over 200 stalls and a wide range of food, clothing, and decorative items.
Gastronomy: The cuisine of Son Servera is characterized by traditional Mallorcan cooking, with fresh fish from the area, rice dishes, and dishes such as “frit mallorquí”. Also noteworthy are the local sausages (Sobrasada), the wine of the region, and desserts such as ensaimada. In the surrounding area and in the town itself, there are restaurants offering both traditional cuisine and more contemporary options and other international cuisines.
Festivals: The Son Servera Festivals are annual events that combine tradition and fun, with notable celebrations such as the Sant Joan festivities in June (patron saint festivities) and the Sant Antoni festivities in January. The festivals include concerts, traditional dances, street parties, theater, sporting events, and activities for all ages. Also noteworthy are the Tourist Festivals in September and the Christmas celebrations, including the arrival of the Three Kings by boat to Cala Bona.
And that’s it for this brief overview of what to see and do in Son Servera, Mallorca. We hope it helps.
By the way: Are you coming to Mallorca on a tourist trip? If you find it helpful, you can also check out our travel guide to Mallorca and more tourist information about the island
