Montuïri: Windmills, Monday Market and the Son Fornés Settlement
Anyone driving on the highway from Palma to Manacor will see Montuïri nestled on the hillside to the left: a church tower, houses of light-coloured stone, windmills. Most people drive past. Yet the village is one of the places where the centre of the island still feels truly authentic.
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Montuïri is located in the Pla de Mallorca, around 30 minutes from Palma and the airport. It is surrounded by fields of grain, almond trees and fig trees, green in spring and golden-yellow in summer.
The Monday Market
Every Monday morning there is a market in the Plaça Major: fruit, vegetables, cheese, sausages, clothes, shoes. It is small and pleasant, with coffee available at one of the bars around the square. A good opportunity to do the weekly shopping for the finca. All market days at a glance: Weekly Markets on Mallorca.
Son Fornés: 3,000 Years of History
On the edge of the village lies Son Fornés, one of the most important settlements from Mallorca’s Talayotic period. Its earliest traces date back around 3,000 years. You can see the remains of walls, tower structures and house layouts. A small archaeological museum in the village displays the finds and explains how people lived back then. For more on early history: Mallorca’s History.
Windmills and Views
Old grain mills stand on the edge of the village, some of which have been restored. From the hill, you can look out over the entire plain to the Tramuntana mountains. More views across the island: Viewpoints on Mallorca.
Sant Bartomeu and the Cossiers
At the end of August, Montuïri celebrates its patron saint’s festival, Sant Bartomeu. Then the Cossiers dance, a group dressed in white robes and carrying bells, accompanied by a lady and a devil. The dance is several hundred years old and is one of the island’s most beautiful village traditions. All the year’s festivals: Public Holidays and Festivals on Mallorca 2027.
Nearby
- Porreres: Apricots, wine and Montisión, 15 minutes south. See Porreres.
- Algaida and Puig de Randa: the monastery hill, described in Sineu, Petra, Binissalem & Co..
- Other villages: Villages in the centre of the island.
Accommodation
From the centre of the island, every coast is within 30 to 45 minutes, and the fincas usually have plenty of land and no neighbours. Houses: Finca in the centre of the island and Fincas in a peaceful location.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the market in Montuïri?
Every Monday morning in the Plaça Major.
What is Son Fornés?
A settlement from the Talayotic period on the edge of Montuïri, around 3,000 years old, with a museum in the village.
Who are the Cossiers?
A traditional dance group that performs at the Sant Bartomeu festival at the end of August, dressed in white robes and carrying bells, accompanied by a lady and a devil.
How far is Montuïri from Palma?
Around 30 minutes by car on the highway towards Manacor.