The Sanctuary of Sant Salvador

The Sanctuary of Sant Salvador, also known as the Sanctuary of the Mare de Déu de Sant Salvador, is located in the south-eastern part of Majorca, in the municipality of Felanitx. Around 22 km from Cala D'Or, it is an ideal location for renting your villa in Majorca.

Spectacular views

The sanctuary of Sant Salvador is located about 500 meters high, at the top of the mountain of the same name. Nestled in a spectacular natural setting, the sanctuary becomes the ideal visit for visitors who enjoy the outdoors during their holiday in Majorca.

You can access it both on foot and by car. If you enjoy walking, we recommend the ascent on foot by secondary roads allowing you to connect with nature and feel peace and relaxation. If you prefer to go by car, the sanctuary has a parking lot.

The Sanctuary

The origins of the sanctuary of Sant Salvador are located in the year 1348, year in which Pedro III the ceremonious gives the population of Felanitx the privilege of building a chapel.

At the beginning of the 18^th century the new sanctuary was built, which still exists today, and whose main altarpiece is dedicated to the Virgen de San Salvador.

The visit to the church is free. A mass is celebrated on Sundays.

What else to see in Felanitx

If you would like to take advantage of the day in Felanitx, we recommend you to visit other attractions in the area:

The Castle of Santueri: it is a fortification located at about 400 meters height that dates from the year 1228 A.D. This is a rock castle, named for taking advantage of the orography of the rocks of the mountain to become impregnable. It is one of the three existing rock castles in Majorca, along with the King's castle in Pollença and the castle of Alaró.

Cala Marçal and Cala Sa Nau: Both beaches are perfect for those who have decided to spend their holidays in Majorca and want to enjoy some beaches with an unsurpassed turquoise blue sea. Also, in Cala Sa Nau, you can drink some great gin tonics in a beach bar located in the sand.

The town of Felanitx: The town is known for its ceramics and wine production, especially red wine but also produces high quality white wines. Every Sunday a flea market is held, although there are also permanent stalls that sell fresh products and flowers daily.

As you see, Felanitx offers you the most different offers to enjoy the maximum of your trip to Majorca.