Visiting the Almudaina Palace in Palma with its grandeur, you wouldn’t expect that this wasn’t a solitaire on the island. But what if we told you that the kings of Mallorca also ruled from a much quieter, lesser-known palace, one hidden away in the island’s very heart? Welcome to Palau de Sineu, once a royal residence of strategic significance, long before its transformation into a cloistered convent. The Rural Mallorca Located in a town nearly equidistant from all corners of the island, this…
Castell de Santueri: The Hidden Fortress
You almost don’t notice it. Castell de Santueri lies camouflaged atop its limestone ridge. A crumbling silhouette that emerges only as you near, the very definition of a hidden rock castle. The ruins hang in an uncanny stillness, the air tinged with echoes of centuries past, immersive and hushed. From the plateau you gaze over rolling fields, the distant sea, and the sun-washed hills. And suddenly history blooms before your eyes. A perfect setting for hikers or cyclists eager for both challenge…