Castell de Bellver

mallorca, spain

Famous for: Viewpoints, Castles, Monuments, History and Culture, Historic Houses

Castell de Bellver is a gothic style circular castle presenting view to the city of Palma, the centre of Mallorca.Not only the magnificient castle but pine wood forest surrounding and amazing Palma views attracts a lot of tourists. This royal residence later turned into military prison and now a historic museum is an interesting visit you must have in Mallorca.

About Contact Location

When to visit: january - december

Timing:

10:00 - 18:00 Everyday

Duration: 0.5 hours

Entry Fee: € 4

Tips: Last entrance to the castle: 30 minutes before the gates close. | Free Admission on Sundays.

Castell de Bellver, popularly known as Bellver Castle is situated on a hill about 3 km to the west of the center of Palma on the Island of Majorca/Mallorca. It is a circular castle, served as a King's residence as well as military prison in the past. Currently it is used as a history museum. Surrounded by scented pine woods, this castle ofeers a stunning view as well as aroma. The name Bellver which means 'lovely view' in Catalan justifies the location of the castle.

This Gothic masterpiece offers all round view to Bay of Palma and mountains of the Tramuntana. It has three large towers surrounding a central courtyard connected by a small bridge to a free standing keep known as the Torre del Homenaje. Courtyard has two levels. Upper level has gothic arches used by royal families. The lower level made up of Catalan Romanesque arches was intended for the use of servants and soldiers

Bellver castle currently contains Palma's museum of municipal history, which traces the development of the city through its artefacts, with pottery from Talaiotic, Roman, Arab and Spanish periods.

During Summer frequent music concerts, protocollary and cultural acts are held in the courtyard of Bellver Castle.

When to come

ARPRIL to SEPTEMBER:
Monday: CLOSED - Tuesday to Saturday: 10am. To 7pm. - Sundays and bank holidays: 10am. To 3pm.

OCTOBER to MARCH:
Monday: CLOSED - Tuesday to Saturday: 10am. To 6 pm. - Sundays and bank holidays: 10am. To 3pm.

How to Reach

Bellver Castle is one of the sixteen stops along the route;

You can take a bus to Placa Gomila and climb up through the pine woods above Carrer de Bellver, passing a chapel on the way.