Towns of Mallorca · Llevant (east)

Sant Llorenç des Cardassar

Also known as San Lorenzo del Cardezar

An inland town with its own stretch of coast, where a Talaiotic village sleeps beside the beach at S’Illot.

Sant Llorenç des Cardassar · 39°37′N · 3°17′E
ATLAS DE MALLORCA Sant Llorençdes Cardassar 39°37′N · 3°17′E Nº 41 / 53

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Things to do in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar

The Talaiotic village of S’Illot sits right on the coast beside the Ca n’Amer stream: a large central talaiot, a stretch of cyclopean wall about 117 metres long and some thirty houses. The town, already recorded in 1349 as Sant Llorenç de Bellver, became independent from Manacor in 1892.

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When to visit Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, and tips

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    When to go

    Thursday morning, market day along Carrer Major and the church square. For S’Illot and Sa Coma in summer, avoid the midday heat.

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    A local tip

    On market day park a little further out and walk the last stretch. TIB line 411 passes through Sant Llorenç on its way between Manacor and Cala Rajada.

Quick facts

Market
Thursday morning
Own municipality
Since 1892
S'Illot settlement
850–123 BC

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Questions about Sant Llorenç des Cardassar

What is there to see and do in Sant Llorenç des Cardassar?

The Talaiotic village of S’Illot sits right on the coast beside the Ca n’Amer stream: a large central talaiot, a stretch of cyclopean wall about 117 metres long and some thirty houses. The town, already recorded in 1349 as Sant Llorenç de Bellver, became independent from Manacor in 1892. Atlas de Mallorca lists 15 experiences in town and 9 nearby: Mallorca Railway Museum (Son Carrió), Buggy adventure through the mountains and secret coves from Cala Millor (Monkey Jet Ski), Go-karting in Cala Millor, Guided MTB or e-MTB tour of eastern Mallorca with CAMIBIKE, Electric bike rental with hotel delivery from Cala Millor, Guided bike ride on the Via Verde, Son Carrió and Punta de n'Amer.

When is the best time to visit Sant Llorenç des Cardassar?

Thursday morning, market day along Carrer Major and the church square. For S’Illot and Sa Coma in summer, avoid the midday heat.

Any practical tips for visiting Sant Llorenç des Cardassar?

On market day park a little further out and walk the last stretch. TIB line 411 passes through Sant Llorenç on its way between Manacor and Cala Rajada.

Sources

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