Els Calderers, Manor house in Sant Joan, Spain
Els Calderers is a manor house in Sant Joan, Mallorca, with stone walls and tiled roofs and a three-story main building around a traditional Mallorcan courtyard called sa clastra. The estate spreads across agricultural land and contains various outbuildings that once served the property's farming operations.
The property was first documented in 1285 and originally belonged to the Calderers family before the noble Verí family acquired it in the 18th century and expanded the buildings. This expansion made it one of the region's major agricultural estates.
The furnished rooms show objects from 1920 to 1950, including paintings, antique furniture, and traditional farming tools used in Mallorcan life. These items reveal how a wealthy family on the island lived and worked during that period.
The property is laid out through a maze of pathways and rooms, so it helps to follow the signage or use a guide during your visit. There are also explanations and displays throughout that make the experience more understandable.
The property maintains traditional native animal breeds, especially the Mallorcan black pig, which is raised for producing sobrasada, a local cured meat specialty. This practice lets visitors experience a living part of traditional Mallorcan farming.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
