Towns of Mallorca · Migjorn & the south

Felanitx

Also known as Felanich

A town of wine and paprika watched over by Sant Salvador, and a natural harbour where boats sleep under stone vaults.

Felanitx · 39°28′N · 3°09′E
ATLAS DE MALLORCA Felanitx 39°28′N · 3°09′E Nº 21 / 53

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Things to do in Felanitx

Above Felanitx, the Sant Salvador sanctuary, founded in 1348, and Santueri castle, wedged into the rock, can be seen from afar. A few kilometres away, Portocolom keeps its boathouses: arched stone slipways at the water’s edge, listed as Cultural Heritage in 2024. Its lighthouse dates from 1863.

Castell de Santueri

Visit to Santueri Castle

Walk around a rock castle in the Llevant hills, with a keep, walls, cisterns and views over the east of the island.

Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google

  • Price on request
  • Llevant (east)
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Coves and beaches in Felanitx

All coves and beaches

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When to visit Felanitx, and tips

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    When to go

    Felanitx in the morning and Portocolom in the afternoon. 28 August is Sant Agustí, and in October the Fira del Pebre Bord celebrates paprika.

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    A local tip

    The road up to Sant Salvador is narrow and winding and shared with cyclists: take it slowly. For Santueri castle, check beforehand whether it is open.

Quick facts

Sant Salvador
Sanctuary founded in 1348
Portocolom boathouses
Listed heritage (2024)
Festival
Sant Agustí, 28 August

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Near Felanitx

Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.

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Questions about Felanitx

What is there to see and do in Felanitx?

Above Felanitx, the Sant Salvador sanctuary, founded in 1348, and Santueri castle, wedged into the rock, can be seen from afar. A few kilometres away, Portocolom keeps its boathouses: arched stone slipways at the water’s edge, listed as Cultural Heritage in 2024. Its lighthouse dates from 1863. Atlas de Mallorca lists 9 experiences in town and 4 nearby: Felanitx market: the Sunday market and the Mercat Municipal, Es Fangar winery tour and wine tasting (Felanitx), Visit to Santueri Castle, Sailing trip from Portocolom to the Llevant coves, 18-hole golf at Vall d'Or Golf, Sea-cave adventure from Portocolom with Skualo.

When is the best time to visit Felanitx?

Felanitx in the morning and Portocolom in the afternoon. 28 August is Sant Agustí, and in October the Fira del Pebre Bord celebrates paprika.

Any practical tips for visiting Felanitx?

The road up to Sant Salvador is narrow and winding and shared with cyclists: take it slowly. For Santueri castle, check beforehand whether it is open.

Sources

Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-23. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.