Porreres
A village in the Pla known for its apricots and windmills. An unexpectedly large church stands in the centre, while the hilltop sanctuary of Monti-sion lies three kilometres away.
Porreres
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The essentials at a glance
- Worth visiting for
- A short visit
- Best for
- You want to explore the plain away from the main roads.
- Best months
- January–June, October–December
- Time to allow
- An hour for the village; half a day including Monti-sion
- Without a car
- Hire car needed
- Parking
- Straightforward and free in the village
- Keep in mind
- There is no sea or mountain scenery here.
- Access
- Pushchairs: Easy to manage in the village · Wheelchairs: Most of the village is accessible; there are steps at Monti-sion
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An unusually large church for this village, reflecting its earlier prosperity.
You can spot the tower from across the plain — and the view works in the other direction too.
The tower survives, but the sails have gone. Most of the mills here share that fate.
Getting to know Porreres
Does Porreres suit your plans?
What to expect and what to know before you visit.
Who it suits
- You want to explore the plain away from the main roads.
- You'd like to see the apricot harvest in June.
- You're heading up to the Santuari de Monti-sion.
- You enjoy a Tuesday morning market.
Things to bear in mind
- There is no sea or mountain scenery here.
- The plain is very hot in high summer.
- The village alone won't fill a whole day.
- Getting around without a car is difficult.
Drive from the airport
35 minutes
38 km
Bus connections
Occasional services from Palma and Campos
Region
Pla de Mallorca
Elevation
120 m
above sea level
Season guide for Porreres
November Worth a visit
Very quiet Open
Worth visiting in January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November and December. Less suitable in July and August.
Location
Location of Porreres
- Region
- Pla de Mallorca
- Population
- 5,900
- Elevation
- 120 m above sea level
- Airport
- 38 km , around 35 minutes
- Hire car
- needed
- Worth visiting for
- a brief stop
- Coordinates
- 39.5142,3.0197
The apricots
Apricots are Porreres’ best-known fruit and its main crop, celebrated with a fair of their own. The harvest is in June. Come then and you can see it — and smell it too.
The windmills
Up to 36 windmills stand in the surrounding countryside, or rather what remains of them: usually the round towers, without their sails. They are the clearest reminder of the days when grain was milled and water pumped here.
The church
Work on Nostra Senyora de Consolació began in the 17th century. It is unusually large for a village of this size, reflecting the wealth that was once here.
The grand houses along the streets give much the same impression.
Monti-sion
Three kilometres away, the sanctuary of Monti-sion stands on a hill. Its origins go back to the 14th century, and it housed a Latin school for many years.
From the top, you can see a large part of the plain. Haze, however, can hide the view.
When to come
June for apricots, March for green countryside, February for almond blossom and January for the clearest air and the longest views from Monti-sion.
In July and August, the Pla gets very hot without the cooling sea breeze.
Market day is Tuesday morning.
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Porreres in Mallorca
How much time do you have?
Things to do in Porreres
Three hours
Walk across the main square to the church and explore the lanes, then drive up to Monti-sion for the view over the plain.
Half a day
Add the windmills on the edge of the village, or continue to Montuïri and Sant Joan.
A full day
Combine Porreres with Algaida, Randa and Cura to explore the central Pla.
On a rainy day
Not much to do. You'll lose the view from Monti-sion.
Practical details
- Parking
- Straightforward and free in the village
- Public transport
- Occasional services from Palma and Campos
- Time to allow
- An hour for the village; half a day including Monti-sion
- Good to know
- The market takes place on Tuesday mornings. Monti-sion is on a hill three kilometres away. The approach road is narrow, with parking space at the top.
- Bus
- Occasional services from Palma and Campos
- Shops and services
- Supermarkets: In the village · Pharmacy: In the village · Medical care: Village health centre; hospital in Manacor · Cash machines: In the village · Fuel: On the edge of the village
- Access
- Level, paved lanes and squares · Pushchairs: Easy to manage in the village · Wheelchairs: Most of the village is accessible; there are steps at Monti-sion · Dogs: Generally straightforward
- What you will not find
- The sea · Mountains · A lively evening scene · Shade on the farm tracks
- Coordinates
- 39.5142,3.0197 Google Maps Apple Maps
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Your questions answered
Your questions about Porreres
What is Porreres known for?
Apricots are the municipality's main fruit crop, with a fair devoted to them and the harvest in June. Porreres is also known for its mills; up to 36 windmills or their surviving towers stand in the surrounding countryside.
What is the Santuari de Monti-sion?
A hilltop sanctuary three kilometres from the village, with origins in the 14th century. It housed a Latin school for many years. The view takes in a large part of the plain.
When is the market?
Tuesday mornings in the village centre, with fresh local produce. A small, everyday market.
Why is the church so large?
Porreres was once considerably wealthier. Work on Nostra Senyora de Consolació began in the 17th century, and the building is unusually imposing for a village of this size.
Practical questions
When is the best time to visit Porreres?
Recommended months: January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December. The clearest air of the year gives the longest views from Monti-sion.
Is Porreres worth visiting in July and August?
July: another month may suit you better. Usually very quiet. Without a sea breeze, the Pla gets very hot. The plain stays yellow until October. August: another month may suit you better. Usually very quiet.
How far is Porreres from Palma airport?
About 38 km from Palma airport. Allow roughly 35 minutes by car. Approach via Algaida and Montuïri, or from Llucmajor. Parking in the village is straightforward. A narrow road climbs three kilometres to the Santuari de Monti-sion.
Do I need a hire car for Porreres?
A car is needed Occasional services from Palma and Campos
Where can I park in Porreres?
Straightforward and free in the village
Can I visit Porreres with a pushchair or wheelchair?
Level, paved lanes and squares Pushchairs: Easy to manage in the village Wheelchairs: Most of the village is accessible; there are steps at Monti-sion
Are dogs allowed at Porreres?
Generally straightforward
Words and photographs: Friedhelm Fischer. Exploring Mallorca since 2013 — by bike, on foot and with a camera.