One of Mallorca's oldest churches, standing alone among the fields outside Campanet. Built on the site of a mosque after the conquest of 1229, it served as the parish church for the surrounding area for centuries.
Sant Miquel de Campanet
Sant Miquel de Campanet in 30 seconds
The essentials at a glance
- Worth visiting for
- A short visit
- Best for
- You're heading to the Coves de Campanet or Fonts Ufanes; it's on the way.
- Best months
- January–May, September–December
- Time to allow
- Ten minutes
- Without a car
- Hire car needed
- Parking
- Space to pull in beside the road
- Keep in mind
- The church is usually locked, so don't count on going inside.
- Access
- Pushchairs: Manageable on the forecourt · Wheelchairs: The forecourt is accessible; the interior is usually closed anyway
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The open porch sheltered people who had walked a long way to church.
Thick walls built to withstand more than the weather.
Easy to miss from the road, with very little signposting.
Getting to know Sant Miquel de Campanet
Does Sant Miquel de Campanet suit your plans?
What to expect and what to know before you visit.
Who it suits
- You're heading to the Coves de Campanet or Fonts Ufanes; it's on the way.
- You enjoy medieval buildings.
- You'd like a peaceful stop among the fields.
- You're cycling along the narrow, quiet road.
Things to bear in mind
- The church is usually locked, so don't count on going inside.
- There is very little visitor signposting.
- There is nowhere to swim.
- The visit is outdoors, so rain makes it less appealing.
Drive from the airport
42 minutes
44 km
Bus connections
No service
Region
Raiguer
Elevation
120 m
above sea level
Season guide for Sant Miquel de Campanet
November Worth a visit
Very quiet Open
Worth visiting in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December.
Location
Location of Sant Miquel de Campanet
- Region
- Raiguer
- Municipality
- Campanet
- Elevation
- 120 m above sea level
- Airport
- 44 km , around 42 minutes
- Hire car
- needed
- Worth visiting for
- a brief stop
- Coordinates
- 39.7932,2.9634
Getting to know Sant Miquel de Campanet
A medieval church around two kilometres outside Campanet, on the road to the caves and Fonts Ufanes.
The building dates from the 13th century. After the conquest of Mallorca in 1229, Christian settlers built it on the remains of an existing mosque. It is one of the island’s oldest surviving churches.
Why it stands outside the village
The church is older than the village in its present form. It originally served the whole district, including neighbouring Búger. The settlement later grew elsewhere, but the church remained where it was.
That is why one of Mallorca’s oldest churches now stands among fields, with little signposting.
What you can see
A plain stone building with an open porch, bell gable and cypresses in front. There is little ornament: this is early Gothic building in the countryside.
You usually can’t go inside, as the church is generally locked. Ask in Campanet about services if you want to see the interior.
When to come
March and October are good choices. Ten minutes is enough for a look around — not a bad return for eight hundred years of history.
Stop on your way to the Coves de Campanet, or to Fonts Ufanes after heavy rain.
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Sant Miquel de Campanet in Mallorca
How much time do you have?
Things to do in Sant Miquel de Campanet
Three hours
Stop for a walk around the church, then continue to the caves or the holm-oak woods at Fonts Ufanes.
Half a day
Combine it with Campanet, Búger and Inca.
A full day
Sant Miquel is a ten-minute stop, not a full-day destination.
On a rainy day
Little reason to come, unless you're already heading to Fonts Ufanes, which flow after rain.
Practical details
- Parking
- Space to pull in beside the road
- Time to allow
- Ten minutes
- Good to know
- The church is usually locked. You can see the exterior and open porch. To visit inside, ask in Campanet about services.
- Bus
- No service
- Access
- Tarmac approach, paved forecourt and a few steps · Pushchairs: Manageable on the forecourt · Wheelchairs: The forecourt is accessible; the interior is usually closed anyway · Dogs: Keep dogs on a lead
- What you will not find
- Reliable opening hours · Much signposting · Food and drink · A bus service
- Coordinates
- 39.7932,2.9634 Google Maps Apple Maps
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Your questions answered
Your questions about Sant Miquel de Campanet
How old is Sant Miquel de Campanet?
It dates from the 13th century. Christian settlers built it after the conquest of Mallorca in 1229, on the remains of an existing mosque. It is among the island's oldest surviving churches.
Why is the church outside the village?
It predates the village in its present form. When built, it served the whole district, including neighbouring Búger. The settlement later developed elsewhere, while the church remained here.
Can you go inside?
Usually not, as the church is generally locked. You can see its exterior and open porch. Ask in Campanet about services if you want to visit the interior.
What is nearby?
The Coves de Campanet and Fonts Ufanes, the natural springs that flow only after heavy rain. Both lie along the same road, making Sant Miquel a short stop on the way.
Practical questions
When is the best time to visit Sant Miquel de Campanet?
Recommended months: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December. Clear air; after rain, nearby Fonts Ufanes may be flowing.
Is Sant Miquel de Campanet worth visiting in July and August?
July: worth considering with some reservations. Usually very quiet. There is no shade on the forecourt. August: worth considering with some reservations. Usually very quiet.
How far is Sant Miquel de Campanet from Palma airport?
About 44 km from Palma airport. Allow roughly 42 minutes by car. Around two kilometres outside Campanet on the road towards the Coves de Campanet and Fonts Ufanes. There is room to pull in beside the church.
Do I need a hire car for Sant Miquel de Campanet?
A car is needed No service
Where can I park in Sant Miquel de Campanet?
Space to pull in beside the road
Can I visit Sant Miquel de Campanet with a pushchair or wheelchair?
Tarmac approach, paved forecourt and a few steps Pushchairs: Manageable on the forecourt Wheelchairs: The forecourt is accessible; the interior is usually closed anyway
Are dogs allowed at Sant Miquel de Campanet?
Keep dogs on a lead
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Words and photographs: Friedhelm Fischer. Exploring Mallorca since 2013 — by bike, on foot and with a camera.