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ing Jaume I), who envisioned it as the boundary of a protected town at a time when pirate
attacks were rife.
Within the walls, the church contains a valuable wooden crucifix dating to the 14th
century but is otherwise a simple stone affair. The watchtower,
Torre Miquel Nunis
,
predates the rest of the castle and is probably of Moorish construction. In the 1800s a
taller, round tower was built inside the original rectangular one. The views reach over the
town rooftops to the wooded hills and glistening sea beyond.
GOLF IN NORTHEASTERN MALLORCA
A handful of golf courses are within easy reach of Artà, Capdepera, Cala Ratjada
and Cala Millor, including the following:
Pula Golf
( 971 81 70 34;
www.pulagolf.com
; Carretera Son Servera-Capdepera Km 3; 9
holes €37-47, 18 holes €60-75; 8am-7pm)
Designed by José María Olazabal, this PGA
Tour, 18-hole course is Mallorca's longest.
Canyamel Golf
( 971 84 13 13;
www.canyamelgolf.com
; Avinguda d'es Cap Vermell; 9/18
holes €63/97; 8am-8pm)
On clear days spy the neighbouring island of Menorca
from this scenic 18-hole course.
Capdepera Golf
( 971 81 85 00;
www.golfcapdepera.com
;
Carretera Artá-Capdepera Km
3. 5; 9 holes €49-59, 18 holes €64.50-89; 8am-7pm)
One of Mallorca's most scenic,
this 18-hole course bears the hallmark of US golf architect Dan Maples.
Festivals & Events
Festes de Sant Antoni
RELIGIOUS
(St Anthony's Feast Day)
A traditional animal-blessing ceremony held on 17 January.
Mercat Medieval
MEDIEVAL
Medieval costumes and food stalls on the third weekend in May.
Festa de Sant Bartomeu
TOWN FESTIVAL
A week of exhibits, concerts, parades and fireworks in the third week of August.
Eating
