The popular holiday destination of eastern coast, Son Servera is situated on Mallorca just about 50km from the Son Sant Joan International airport at Palma. Son Servera is one of the most visited tourist spots in the Balearic Islands. This quieter destination is not a purpose built holiday resort, but a small traditional fishing village that has grown and adapted to cater for the island’s tourist market. It is ideal for those who enjoy the field, with beaches, golf and cultural enclaves surrounds.
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During the stay in this resort, you can visit the Cuevas dels Hams- this captivating cave, is a spectacular spot made attractive with illuminations. There is also the Cuevas Del Drach, the ‘Dragon Caves’ that were explored by the French astronomer Eduard Martel, and deserves a special mention with its excellent acoustics and the curious stalagmites and stalactites. You can also visit the Caves of Arta, one of the highly intriguing places to visit in the region. Yet another exciting tourist attraction to see is the Hidro Park. A variety of pools, enticing water games and slides greets visitors in this splendid water park. The Aqua land El Arsenal is another theme park with a wide range of amusements ideal for families.
The two most famous attractions in Son Servera are the market on Friday which is a popular destination especially for bikers from Cala Millor, and the neo-gothic, never finished church. In 1905 Joan Rubio, a student from Gaudí, started to build the church. Nowadays the church is used for different cultural Open-Air events.
The best time to visit Son Servera is in summer during the Revetllas, where typical Majorcan dances are performed. In Son Servera they minister in the smaller chapel Sant Joan Bautista. It had been built in the 17th century with the leftovers of a defense tower. The manor-houses Ca s’Hereu and Ca na Violita and the chapel are a famous example for the traditional architecture of the village.
Son Servera is a good point from which to explore parts of Majorca that many tourists must visit. Nearby town worthy of note is Cala Bona which is situated just outside of Son Servera and can be reached from Cala Millor either by an extremely picturesque coastal road or by the long, sandy beach itself! Rather like the later mentioned, this small, attractive town contains a flat promenade running alongside the beach which gives visitors a good reason to hire bicycles and explore the country lanes connecting sleepy villages across this peaceful region.
Son Servera remains a popular destination for the more affluent in Spanish society, the reasons for which are quite clear. The peace and tranquility the region has to offer, alongside the unique vibes of the aforementioned coastal resorts hold appeal to all. It is perhaps in light of this that several high profile golf clubs adjoined to luxurious hotels have been built nearby. The most notable here include Pula and Golf Son Servera which is based in Costa de Los Pinos. Set amongst beautiful scenery, both courses offer a reasonable challenge.
Son Servera is a town of many qualities offering range of attractions that will appeal to all tastes, and so is an ideal base for a holiday in Mallorca. Get ready to enjoy your weekend in this world!