Olivera de Cort, Ancient olive tree in Plaza de Cort, Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Olivera de Cort is an ancient olive tree standing in the center of Plaza de Cort in Palma's old town. Its trunk is thick and gnarled, while the canopy spreads above and provides shade for the surrounding plaza.

The olive tree was moved to Plaça de Cort in 1989 from Pollença, on the island of Mallorca. In 2003 it was listed and protected under Law 6/1991 on the protection of remarkable trees. The specimen is more than 800 years old.

The tree sits at the heart of the old town, where locals pass by daily and gather in the surrounding plaza. Its twisted form and weathered appearance have made it a natural gathering spot that connects people to the place's identity.

The plaza is easily reached on foot from various directions in the old town center. You can find benches and cafes nearby where you can sit and spend time observing the surroundings.

The olive tree was moved from Pollença to Palma in 1989, and in 2003 it was listed and protected under Law 6/1991 on remarkable trees. Locals regard it as a symbol of peace and of attachment to the land.