Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
The first impression upon arriving in town is one of heat and traffic, and the new town
sprawls without much charm. That said, a stroll down Carrer Major to Plaça de Santa
Maria Major, dominated by the church of the same name and lively cafes, is pleasant.
Ermita de Santa Magdalena
HERMITAGE, VIEWPOINT
( church 11.30am-7pm May-Oct, shorter hours rest of year)
For extraordinary views,
make the pilgrimage to this hermitage with 13th-century origins, which sits astride the
Puig de Santa Magdalena
(307m). From the little chapel, your gaze will take in the full
sweep of the plains to the Serra de Tramuntana and the Alcúdia and Pollença bays. It's a
terrific starting point for hikes, providing you've brought sturdy footwear.
To reach the hermitage, head east of Inca for 2km, taking the turn-off to the Ermita de
Santa Magdalena. Then head south another 2.5km and continue up Puig de Santa Mag-
dalena.
Claustre de Sant Domingo
CLOISTER
(Plaça de Sant Domingo; 10am-1.30pm & 5-8pm Mon-Fri, 10am-1.30pm Sat)
The last
Dominican convent to be founded in Mallorca, Claustre de Sant Domingo is notable for
its baroque cloister. It is now a cultural centre.
Església de Santa Maria Major
CHURCH
(Plaça de Santa Maria Major)
Inca's baroque church stands proud on Plaça de Santa
Maria Major. Its greatest treasure is a Gothic retable of Santa Maria d'Inca, dating to
1373.
Festivals & Events
Dijous Bo
TOWN FESTIVAL
(Holy Thu; 3rd Thu of Nov)
This is the town's biggest shindig, with processions, livestock
competitions, sporting events and concerts.
Eating
A peculiarity of Inca is its
cellers,
basement restaurants in some of central Inca's oldest
buildings, which dish out Mallorcan home cooking and robust local wines. The latter
were once stored in the enormous 18th- century barrels that still line the
cellers'
walls.
