What to do in summer near Es Figueral Nou: villages, fiestas, wine routes and coves in the heart of Mallorca

Summer in inland Mallorca, another way to experience the island

Summer in Mallorca is often imagined from the edge of the sea, yet another island appears when you look towards the centre. It is a Mallorca of rural lanes, golden fields, windmills, stone churches, quiet squares, local-produce markets and popular festivals that fill the night with music. Staying at Es Figueral Nou, in Montuïri, allows guests to enjoy this slower and more authentic Mallorca without giving up the coast, because from the heart of the Pla de Mallorca it is easy to reach historic villages, family wineries, transparent coves and the beaches of the south of the island.

The estate is a perfect base for a different kind of summer: waking up among gardens, enjoying an unhurried breakfast, heading to a nearby village before the heat rises, returning to rest by the pool or in the spa, and ending the day with dinner at Es Pati de Montuïri, under the gastronomic signature of Santi Taura. This guide suggests summer plans around Es Figueral Nou Hotel Rural & Spa, combining culture, nature, village fiestas, wine tourism and the sea.

Montuïri, windmills, Son Fornés and Mallorcan calm

Montuïri is one of the most representative villages in the Pla de Mallorca. Its elevated profile, quiet streets and windmills recall a way of life shaped by agriculture, cereal fields, olive oil and craft traditions. To begin the stay, it is worth walking through the village centre, stopping at the square, observing the marès-stone façades and visiting the area around the old mills. It is a simple but revealing plan, because it helps guests understand the landscape surrounding Es Figueral Nou.

One essential visit is the Son Fornés Archaeological Museum, located in the former Molí des Floret. The Talayotic site of Son Fornés preserves one of the most important talayots in Mallorca and connects the journey with a history that came long before tourism, and even before medieval Mallorca. In summer it is best to visit in the morning and reserve the afternoon for a pause at the hotel, a wellness session or a long swim in the outdoor pool with integrated jacuzzi.

Beautiful villages near Es Figueral Nou

From Montuïri, the map opens onto some of the most interesting villages in the centre of Mallorca. Sineu is an essential visit, especially on Wednesdays, when its weekly market transforms the centre into a route of local produce, crafts, animals, terraces and village life. Its church, stone streets and rural atmosphere make it a highly recommended stop for a summer morning.

Porreres offers a more discreet and gastronomic Mallorca, with calm streets, good local shops and a natural connection to wine and agriculture. Algaida and the area around Randa invite visitors to climb to the Santuari de Cura, one of the best viewpoints in the island’s interior. From there, the Pla, the Bay of Palma and, on clear days, much of the south of Mallorca come into view. It is an ideal late-afternoon plan, when the light softens and the heat begins to fall.

It is also worth visiting Petra, linked to the figure of Junípero Serra, with a peaceful old town and a very Mallorcan character. Sant Joan, Sencelles and Santa Eugènia complete a route of small villages where life follows a local rhythm, squares remain meeting places and summer is lived through outdoor dinners, local gatherings and patron-saint festivities. For guests staying at Es Figueral Nou in Montuïri, these villages make short excursions easy, allowing a return to the hotel without ever losing the feeling of retreat.

Summer fiestas and open-air verbenas nearby

Summer in the Pla de Mallorca has a very special night-time life. It is not only about large events, but also about summer verbenas, popular concerts, dinners in village squares, traditional dances, cultural activities, open-air cinema and patron-saint celebrations. Exact dates change each year, so it is advisable to check the municipal agenda before travelling, but some celebrations return every summer as part of the island’s emotional calendar.

In Montuïri, the Festes de Sant Bartomeu are among the most important dates of the year. Their most distinctive feature is the dance of the Cossiers de Montuïri, a tradition of great cultural value, linked to colour, rhythm, the devil and the identity of the village. During these days, the atmosphere fills with music, cultural events and local gatherings. For anyone staying at Es Figueral Nou, it is a wonderful opportunity to experience a Mallorcan fiesta from close by, without long journeys and with the possibility of returning afterwards to the calm of the estate.

Algaida usually celebrates the Sant Jaume fiestas in July, with verbenas, music and popular activities. Porreres celebrates Sant Roc in August, with concerts and local summer nights. Sineu hosts some of the best-known festivities of the Pla, including the Mucada, a widely attended popular celebration. Llucmajor, Felanitx, Santanyí and Ses Salines also offer summer programmes with night markets, music, gastronomy and culture. The best approach is to choose one or two nearby festivities and enjoy them slowly, as part of the rural Mallorca experience.

A wine route from Es Figueral Nou

Montuïri is a strategic point for discovering Mallorcan wine, because it connects easily with both the DO Pla i Llevant and the DO Binissalem. The first extends across the centre and east of the island, with wineries in rural municipalities and an identity shaped by the land, the Mediterranean climate and local varieties such as callet, manto negro, prensal blanc and giró ros. The second brings together one of Mallorca’s most historic wine areas, with villages such as Binissalem, Consell, Santa Maria del Camí, Sencelles and Santa Eugènia.

For a nearby and coherent route from Es Figueral Nou, guests can begin with wineries around Algaida, Porreres, Petra, Felanitx or Manacor, within the Pla i Llevant universe. Wineries such as Can Majoral, Oliver Moragues, Son Prim, Miquel Oliver, Toni Gelabert and more contemporary projects help explain the diversity of today’s Mallorcan wine. The ideal plan is to book tastings in advance, ask about vineyard visits and leave time to buy a bottle to enjoy later during a quiet dinner.

Another option is to dedicate a morning to the Binissalem wine route, with stops at Bodega Ribas, José L. Ferrer, Macià Batle or small family wineries in Santa Maria and Consell. For couples, the most comfortable experience is to arrange transport or a private driver, avoid driving after tasting and turn the route into a full gastronomic plan. Wine, landscape, villages and a return to the hotel for spa and dinner form a very elegant summer day in inland Mallorca.

Beaches and coves close to the hotel

Although Es Figueral Nou is inland, some of the most beautiful beaches of southern and south-eastern Mallorca are within a very reasonable drive. The most iconic is Es Trenc, a long stretch of pale sand and turquoise water within the protected Es Trenc-Salobrar de Campos area. From Montuïri it can be reached in approximately half an hour, depending on traffic and access point. It is advisable to go early, take water and sun protection, and allow the day to unfold calmly, because in summer it is in high demand.

Very close to Es Trenc are Ses Covetes and Sa Ràpita, two excellent options for those looking for open sea, sand, beach bars and a Mediterranean atmosphere. Cala Pi, on the Llucmajor coast, offers a very different image: a narrow cove between cliffs, with pine trees, protected water and a highly photogenic entrance to the sea. It is a good choice for a morning or to combine with a gentle route through the south.

Towards the south-east, Mondragó Natural Park gathers some of the most beautiful coves in Mallorca, including Cala Mondragó, S’Amarador and Caló des Burgit. They offer clear water, pine trees, walking paths and protected scenery. Further south are Cala Santanyí, Cala Llombards, Caló des Moro and S’Almunia, spectacular spots that should be visited early in summer, taking access and parking into account. For guests at Es Figueral Nou, the key is to leave early, enjoy the sea in the morning and return to the estate in the afternoon for silence, shade and pool time.

Summer plans for couples

Es Figueral Nou is especially well suited to couples looking for a slower Mallorca. A perfect plan might begin with a route through Montuïri and Son Fornés, continue with a light lunch by the pool and end with a massage, spa time and dinner at Es Pati. Another day can be devoted to wine: a drive to a Pla i Llevant winery, a private tasting, a walk through a nearby village and a return to the hotel to watch the afternoon fade among the gardens.

Simple plans also work beautifully in summer: going up to Randa at sunset, visiting Sineu on market day, discovering Petra’s old town, taking an electric-bike route through the lanes of the Pla, booking an outdoor dinner or heading to Es Trenc first thing in the morning. The beauty of staying in a rural hotel in central Mallorca is precisely that freedom: every day can include a part of the coast, a part of culture and a part of rest.

Suggested two-day route from Es Figueral Nou

Day 1. Morning in Montuïri, a walk through the village and a visit to Son Fornés. Midday pool time and rest at the estate. In the afternoon, go up to Randa to see the landscape of the Pla, then return for a calm dinner at Es Pati de Montuïri. Day 2. Leave early for Es Trenc or Cala Pi, enjoy a long swim before the hottest hours and return to the hotel. In the afternoon, spa, gardens and a cocktail. If the dates coincide with a local fiesta, ending the night at a nearby verbena can become one of the most authentic experiences of the trip.

This combination summarises summer at Es Figueral Nou Mallorca: the sea when desired, the inland when calm is needed, wine when a local experience is calling and fiestas when the village invites you out. It is not a summer of rushing, but of choosing. That is perhaps Montuïri’s greatest advantage: being in the middle of the island makes it possible to reach many different Mallorcas and always return to the same place of rest.

What can you do in summer near Es Figueral Nou?

Near Es Figueral Nou, in Montuïri, visitors can explore beautiful Pla de Mallorca villages such as Sineu, Porreres, Algaida, Randa, Petra, Sant Joan and Sencelles; visit the Son Fornés archaeological site and museum; attend summer fiestas and verbenas such as Sant Bartomeu in Montuïri, Sant Jaume in Algaida or Sant Roc in Porreres; follow a wine route through Pla i Llevant and Binissalem wineries; and reach beaches such as Es Trenc, Ses Covetes, Sa Ràpita, Cala Pi, Mondragó, S’Amarador, Cala Santanyí and Cala Llombards. It is an ideal area for combining rural Mallorca, gastronomy, wine, popular culture and crystal-clear coves.

Which beaches are closest to Es Figueral Nou in Montuïri?

The closest beaches to Es Figueral Nou are mainly on the south and south-east coast of Mallorca. The most recommended options include Es Trenc, Ses Covetes and Sa Ràpita, around 30 to 40 minutes away by car depending on traffic; Cala Pi, ideal for those seeking a sheltered cove between cliffs; and the Mondragó area, with S’Amarador and Caló des Burgit, perfect for a day trip. Cala Santanyí, Cala Llombards, Caló des Moro and S’Almunia are also possible, although in summer it is best to leave early due to crowds and parking limitations.