Towns of Mallorca · Es Pla (central plain)

Petra

The home town of Fra Juníper Serra, from the central plain to the world, with the Bonany hermitage watching from its hill.

Petra · 39°37′N · 3°07′E
ATLAS DE MALLORCA Petra 39°37′N · 3°07′E Nº 35 / 53

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Things to do in Petra

Junípero Serra was born here on 24 November 1713, studied with the friars of Sant Bernardí a block from his home, and went on to found missions in California. His birthplace and the museum devoted to him are in the Barracar quarter. About 3 km away, Puig de Bonany (317 m) looks out over the whole central plain.

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When to visit Petra, and tips

  1. 01

    When to go

    On the third Sunday of September, for the homage to Father Serra, with floats and a flower offering. Wednesday morning is market day.

  2. 02

    A local tip

    SFM train T3 (Palma–Manacor) stops in Petra, about 500 metres from the centre. You can go up to Bonany on foot, by bike or by car.

Quick facts

Junípero Serra
Born here in 1713
Puig de Bonany
317 m, with hermitage
Market
Wednesday morning

Where to stay in Petra

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Near Petra

Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.

Ajuntament de Sineu

Sineu Wednesday market, over 700 years old

Weekly Wednesday-morning market with a 1306 privilege from King Jaume II and live animals, around the church and Plaça del Fossar; walking around is free.

Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google

  • Free
  • 1 h–2.5 h
  • Es Pla (central plain)
4.3 · 46 Google

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Questions about Petra

What is there to see and do in Petra?

Junípero Serra was born here on 24 November 1713, studied with the friars of Sant Bernardí a block from his home, and went on to found missions in California. His birthplace and the museum devoted to him are in the Barracar quarter. About 3 km away, Puig de Bonany (317 m) looks out over the whole central plain. Atlas de Mallorca lists 4 experiences in town and 9 nearby: Fra Juníper Serra House Museum in Petra, Authentic Mallorca tour with a Mallorcan lunch, Miquel Oliver vineyards and winery in Petra, Telescope stargazing night on Puig de Bonany, Els Calderers manor estate and museum visit, Museu de la Paraula – Rafel Ginard's house in Sant Joan.

When is the best time to visit Petra?

On the third Sunday of September, for the homage to Father Serra, with floats and a flower offering. Wednesday morning is market day.

Any practical tips for visiting Petra?

SFM train T3 (Palma–Manacor) stops in Petra, about 500 metres from the centre. You can go up to Bonany on foot, by bike or by car.

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.