Discover Capdepera
Capdepera gathers its village streets below a walled hilltop enclosure overlooking northeastern Mallorca. The castle and fortified church are visible landmarks in the surrounding countryside. Walking through the settlement makes it possible to connect the houses outside the walls with the older protected community on the hill above.
A story to discover
Jaume II founded the town in 1300 and encouraged people to settle inside the defensive enclosure. Houses gradually spread beyond the walls. Capdepera gained municipal independence in 1858, separating from the administrative territory previously centred on Artà.
Places worth exploring
- Walled enclosure
The walls help explain the settlement’s former defensive organisation.
- Fortified church
The church forms part of the protected hilltop complex.
- Village streets
The streets below reveal how the settlement expanded outside its walls.






