Santa Eugènia
A rarely visited village halfway between Palma and Inca, with stone houses, a shady square and a hillside church — plus views across the plain that you might expect to have to drive further for.
Santa Eugènia
Santa Eugènia in 30 seconds
The essentials at a glance
- Worth visiting for
- A short visit
- Best for
- A stop between Palma and Inca
- Best months
- January–May, October–December
- Time to allow
- Half an hour to an hour
- Without a car
- Hire car needed
- Parking
- Easy, free parking throughout the village
- Keep in mind
- Expecting a major visitor attraction
- Access
- Pushchairs: Manageable on the main lanes · Wheelchairs: Main streets accessible; the upper part is uphill
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Seen from the plain, the tower is the village's main landmark.
A square, a well and trees — the heart of village life in the Pla.
Much of the stonework here remains unrendered, unlike in many other villages.
Getting to know Santa Eugènia
Does Santa Eugènia suit your plans?
What to expect and what to know before you visit.
Who it suits
- A stop between Palma and Inca
- Stone architecture and old courtyard gates
- Cycling on quiet, rolling roads
- Seeing a village in the Pla with little tourism
Things to bear in mind
- Expecting a major visitor attraction
- Going for a swim
- Wanting a choice of places to eat
- Visiting at midday in high summer
Drive from the airport
25 minutes
25 km
Bus connections
Occasional services from Palma and Santa Maria del Camí
Region
Pla de Mallorca
Elevation
130 m
above sea level
Season guide for Santa Eugènia
November Worth a visit
Very quiet Open
Worth visiting in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December. Less suitable in July and August.
Location
Location of Santa Eugènia
- Region
- Pla de Mallorca
- Population
- 1,700
- Elevation
- 130 m above sea level
- Airport
- 25 km , around 25 minutes
- Hire car
- needed
- Worth visiting for
- a brief stop
- Coordinates
- 39.6237,2.8392
A village along the way
Santa Eugènia lies in the Pla de Mallorca, on the western edge of the plain, halfway between Palma and Inca. Despite being so close to the capital, it attracts few visitors. Around 1,700 people live here, in a village with a stone-built centre and a square with a well and trees.
It stands on a slope. For the view across the plain, you need to walk to the upper edge of the village — you cannot see it from the main street.
What to look for
The hillside parish church has a tower that serves as the village’s landmark from the plain. Elsewhere, look for old courtyard gates, with courtyards hidden behind them, and manor-house doorways with carefully carved stone surrounds. There is even a well standing in the middle of the street, with the road running around it.
Much of the stonework has been left exposed. That sets Santa Eugènia apart from villages whose houses have been whitewashed over the years.
For cyclists
The roads on the edge of the Pla are rolling rather than flat, quiet and lined with almond groves and vineyards. Santa Eugènia is well placed between Palma, Santa Maria del Camí and Binissalem.
When to turn off
March and October are good months. In February, almond trees blossom on the plain below. July and August are too hot inland, and hardly anyone is out at midday.
The village will not fill a day — allow forty minutes, then continue. Combine it with Santa Maria del Camí or Binissalem, both less than 15 minutes away and both with wineries.
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Santa Eugènia in Mallorca
How much time do you have?
Things to do in Santa Eugènia
Three hours
Walk through the centre up to the church, cross the square with its well, then head to the edge of the village for the view across the plain.
Half a day
Combine it with Santa Maria del Camí or Binissalem, both less than 15 minutes away and both with wineries.
A full day
Santa Eugènia will not fill a day. It makes a good stop along the way.
On a rainy day
Little to do in the rain. Head to Inca or Palma instead.
Practical details
- Parking
- Easy, free parking throughout the village
- Public transport
- Occasional services from Palma and Santa Maria del Camí
- Time to allow
- Half an hour to an hour
- Good to know
- The village is on a slope. For views across the plain, head to its upper edge — you cannot see them from the main street.
- Bus
- Occasional services from Palma and Santa Maria del Camí
- Shops and services
- Supermarkets: Small village shops · Pharmacy: In the village · Medical care: Local surgery; health centre in Santa Maria del Camí · Cash machines: On the main square · Fuel: On the Ma-13a
- Access
- Paved lanes rising towards the church · Pushchairs: Manageable on the main lanes · Wheelchairs: Main streets accessible; the upper part is uphill · Dogs: No particular difficulties
- What you will not find
- A major visitor attraction · A beach · Hotels · Much choice of places to eat
- Coordinates
- 39.6237,2.8392 Google Maps Apple Maps
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Your questions answered
Your questions about Santa Eugènia
What is there to see in Santa Eugènia?
The stone-built centre with its old courtyard gates and manor-house doorways, the hillside parish church, the square with its well and trees, and views across the plain from the upper edge of the village. There is no visitor attraction with set opening hours.
How far is Santa Eugènia from Palma?
Around 25 kilometres, or about 25 minutes by car. It lies just off the main road between Palma and Inca. Public transport is limited to occasional buses.
Is Santa Eugènia worth visiting by bike?
Yes. The quiet roads around the edge of the Pla are rolling rather than flat and pass through almond groves and vineyards. Santa Eugènia is well placed between Palma, Santa Maria del Camí and Binissalem.
Are there restaurants in Santa Eugènia?
Very few. There are small shops and the occasional bar. For a meal, head to Santa Maria del Camí or Binissalem, both less than 15 minutes away and both with wineries.
Practical questions
When is the best time to visit Santa Eugènia?
Recommended months: January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December.
Is Santa Eugènia worth visiting in July and August?
July: another month may suit you better. Usually very quiet. Too hot inland, with hardly anyone out at midday. August: another month may suit you better. Usually very quiet.
How far is Santa Eugènia from Palma airport?
About 25 km from Palma airport. Allow roughly 25 minutes by car. Turn off the Ma-13a between Palma and Inca. Parking is straightforward throughout the village.
Do I need a hire car for Santa Eugènia?
A car is needed Occasional services from Palma and Santa Maria del Camí
Where can I park in Santa Eugènia?
Easy, free parking throughout the village
Can you swim at Santa Eugènia?
There is no beach here. See the nearby swimming options on this page.
Can I visit Santa Eugènia with a pushchair or wheelchair?
Paved lanes rising towards the church Pushchairs: Manageable on the main lanes Wheelchairs: Main streets accessible; the upper part is uphill
Are dogs allowed at Santa Eugènia?
No particular difficulties
Words and photographs: Friedhelm Fischer. Exploring Mallorca since 2013 — by bike, on foot and with a camera.