Inland villages (Es Pla)

Mallorca's interior, Es Pla, is the most authentic side of the island: farming villages with windmills, almond trees and life on the square. Some must-sees:

• Sineu: its Wednesday market has run since 1306 and is the most traditional on the island, with a livestock fair.
• Inca: Thursday market, leather and shoe outlets and Dijous Bo in November, Mallorca's biggest fair.
• Petra: birthplace of Friar Junípero Serra, founder of the California missions.
• Algaida and Randa: from here you drive up Puig de Randa, with three sanctuaries and views over almost the whole island.
• Binissalem: wine capital with its own Denomination of Origin and wineries to visit.

Perfect for a relaxed day by car, with lunch at a traditional celler restaurant.

Explore guide

Puig de Randa is Es Pla's viewpoint: a narrow road climbs from Randa past the sanctuary of Gràcia, tucked beneath a rock face, and the hermitage of Sant Honorat, up to the sanctuary of Cura on the summit, where Ramon Llull withdrew to write in the 13th century. At the top there's a bar with a terrace and, on clear days, you can see the mountains and both bays. Go in the morning, with the light behind you.

To plan the day, work around the markets: Sineu and Petra on Wednesdays, Inca on Thursdays and Santa Maria del Camí on Sundays. The Inca–Manacor train stops at Sineu and Petra, so you can visit them without a car from Palma's Intermodal station. In November, Inca's Dijous Bo falls on the 19th in 2026, with its eve, Dimecres Bo, on the 18th. And at lunchtime, Inca's cellers, old wine cellars lined with barrels, serve classic Mallorcan cooking.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see on Puig de Randa?

Three sanctuaries on the same road: Gràcia, beneath a cliff, the hermitage of Sant Honorat, and Cura on the summit, linked to Ramon Llull. From the top you can see much of the island. Drive or cycle up from the village of Randa, in Algaida.

When is Dijous Bo in Inca in 2026?

Thursday 19 November 2026, with Dimecres Bo the day before, on the 18th. It's Mallorca's biggest fair, with livestock, machinery, farm produce and Inca's centre packed from early morning: take the train from Palma.

Can you reach Mallorca's inland villages by train?

Yes. From Palma's Intermodal station, the Inca line stops at villages such as Santa Maria del Camí and Binissalem, and the Manacor line carries on through Sineu and Petra. For Puig de Randa you need a car or bike.

Updated in November 2026