Discover Esporles

Nature in Esporles

Esporles, a traditional village in the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana, just 15 minutes from Palma.
The Serra de Tramuntana is dotted with charming villages and countless scenic spots that will surprise you and steal your heart.

The Esporles valley, home to Sa Fita Backpackers, is located in the southern part of the Serra, between Valldemossa and Banyalbufar. Nestled among mountains, with small houses along the stream—a defining feature of the village—this is the most traditional and authentic Mallorca.

On market day, “es mercat,” the village’s main promenade, “es passeig,” fills with stalls selling flowers, cured meats, crafts, fresh vegetables, and fruit.

Gradually, the town center comes to life, inviting you to start the day with a coffee, a “variat,” or a “llonguet,” traditional Mallorcan treats.

The Authenticity of Esporles

Wandering through the charming streets of the village, the typical Mallorcan stone façades adorned with flowers in windows and doorways immediately catch the eye.
Esporles’ church, with its beautiful Gothic lines, presides over the town.

From this wonderful village, hiking, cycling, and mountain biking enthusiasts have the perfect starting point for a variety of excursions, such as the Camí d’es Correu to Banyalbufar.

You can walk towards Valldemossa via the Coll de sa Basseta, explore Sa Mola of Son Pacas with its remains of charcoal workers’ houses and silos, stroll to the Font de Son Tries, climb the Ermita de Maristel·la, visit the Cor de Jesús, or wander until you find Sa Fita del Ram, the most emblematic mountain of our village, which gives its name to our house in Esporles.

History of Esporles

Esporles is known for its abundance of water, an element that has attracted every civilization that has inhabited these lands throughout history. In fact, it was Esporles’ water that first drew its earliest settlers.

The ingenuity of the Islamic population in designing water collection and management systems still endures in the village, as seen in the Font de Son Tries. This is the most important fountain in Esporles and is classified as a heritage site of the highest conservation priority under the Serra de Tramuntana’s Natural Resource Management Plan.

Activities

Cycling

Rent an e-bike at Sa Fita Backpackers.
We offer a bike garage and basic tools.

Excursions

Esporles is one of the villages along the GR 221 route.
From Esporles, countless trails await for hiking enthusiasts.

Kayaking

Just a few kilometers from Sa Fita, you’ll find easily accessible beaches perfect for paddling.

Climbing

From Sa Fita, you can reach several climbing spots suitable for all levels.

Cultural Points of Interest

Font de Son Tries

Ermita Cor de Jesus

Iglesia de Esporles

Es Passeig

Events and Festivals in Esporles

Sa fira dolça

If you’re in Esporles on the first weekend of October, you’re in luck.
The Sa Fira Dolça celebration is one of the busiest days of the year in Esporles.
Throughout the day, you can enjoy countless stalls offering all kinds of sweets and pastries, along with plenty of savory options. All the shops and businesses in the village participate in this very special day.

Contesporles

This event is one of Mallorca’s most special festivals, aimed at the little ones.
The entire village comes alive with activities for children, including storytelling, puppetry, theater, and all kinds of games.
Check the dates when planning your visit to Mallorca.

Verbenas

The last weekend of June, coinciding with Esporles’ patron saint, Sant Pere, is the most fun weekend of the year in the village.
The town fills with stalls throughout the week, inflatable bouncy castles, and a wide range of activities and events for the whole family. On the main day, a big concert takes place in the central square featuring popular music.

Sports: GR 221 route, trekking, hiking, mountain biking (BTT), road cycling, climbing areas, kayaking, snorkeling, climbing wall, swimming pool, canyoning, caving.
Culture: La Granja de Esporles, Finca de Son Más, La Fiore, Es Verger Winery.
Leisure: Patron saint festivals of Sant Pere and Vilanova, Contesporles, a wide variety of bars and restaurants, weekly market (Saturdays), Sa Fira Dolça.

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