A tour of Son Marroig

On the Mediterranean coast, where mountains and sea combine to create a contrasting landscape, is one of Mallorca's most extraordinary places: Son Marroig, a manor house with spectacular views and a long history. It is located halfway between Valldemossa and Deià, in the heart of the Tramuntana Mountains, declared a World Heritage Site. The magnificent views and the beauty of the palace's interior are definitely worth a visit. We would therefore like to invite you to visit Son Marroig.

Son Marroig, a palace in a paradisiacal place

The Son Marroig estate was built in the 17th century for agricultural and livestock use. The Archduke Lluís Salvador, fascinated by the beauty of the place, bought it from the Cortei family for an exorbitant price. At that time, in 1877, the duke began renovating the property to transform it into a stately palace. The aristocratic mansion houses imposing rooms that exude tradition and history. Through the large windows, one enjoys a privileged view. In fact, famous people stayed there at the time, such as the Empress Sissi of Austria, the poet Jacinto Verdaguer and the writer Miguel de Unamuno, who were attracted by its inspiring beauty.

One of the most famous images of the Son Marroig gardens is the Carrara marble pavilion: on a circular base, eight Ionic columns support a hemispherical dome. Situated on the edge of a cliff, with panoramic views of the coast, this white marble jewel seems to float above the sea.

The Tower of Son Marroig

The tower of Son Marroig is another characteristic element of the palace. It was built in the 16th century as a defensive tower, as the stretch of coast was a favourite place for pirates to disembark in the shelter of the gigantic rock called "Sa Foradada". According to the Archduke himself, a local woman was kidnapped there in the 18th century, supposedly the last kidnapping perpetrated by corsairs in Mallorca.

The tower has typical defensive elements, such as battlements that protect doors and windows. The Renaissance windows, added during the Archduke's stay, are striking.

Today, the estate is owned by a Balearic family and is designated as a cultural asset. Son Marroig is not only the perfect setting for the most spectacular weddings, but also a museum where you can see the traditional majestic halls of the time and the museum collection of the Archduke, who was known for his love of nature. Notebooks, drawings and maps of the Archduke will enrich the visit. Paintings by Mallorcan landscape painter Antoni Ribas also hang on the walls.

The perfect end to the visit, however, is a walk through the gardens at sunset. Once you have seen and enjoyed the place from Son Marroig, it will never be the same again.

The perfect end to the visit, however, is a walk through the gardens at sunset. Once you have seen and enjoyed this natural spectacle from Son Marroig, it will never be the same again.

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