Key facts
| Year work began | 1,300 year1,2 2+ sources agree |
|---|---|
| Year construction was completed | 1,386 year1,2 2+ sources agree |
| Year of listing as a heritage monument (Bé d'Interès Cultural) | 1,993 year1,2 2+ sources agree |
| Original height of the Torre d'en Miquel Nunis tower | 10 m1,2 2+ sources agree |
| Elevation of the site above sea level | 159 m2 1 source |
| Number of towers reinforcing the walls | 4 towers1 1 source |
| Last entry in summer (1 May-30 September) | 19.5 h (19:30)3 1 source |
| Tickets | Individual admission €3; groups of 12 or more (by arrangement) €2. Hours: 1 October to 31 March 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:30), in April 10:00-19:00 (18:30), 1 May to 30 September 10:00-20:00 (19:30). Closed on 25 December and 1 January. German Wikipedia (undated) gives a price of about €3 (2021) and the interior closed from 1 January to 5 February, which the official website does not confirm. |
| Best time to go | April, May, June, September, October; morning or late afternoon, out of the heat; open until 20:00 in summer (editorial assessment) |
| Crowds | the sources give no measurement; summer opening hours until 20:00 let you avoid midday |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source
Getting there
- By car from Palma: about 74 min, 77.1 km (our own measurement on the OSM road network, without traffic; method)
- Carrer Castell, Capdepera, on the hill above the town; by our own OSM measurement from Palma about 77 km and about 74 min without traffic.
- Parking: Free car park next to the castle.
- Restrictions: TIB lines run to Capdepera; the distance from the stop to the castle entrance was not confirmed. A guided visit requires booking in advance by phone (971 81 87 46).
- Without a car: stop Capdepera centre 1, about 390 m on foot (about 5 min), lines 325, 411, 411e, 424 (GTFS CTM; all places without a car)
Free parking
- Unnamed car park: about 375 m on foot, number of spaces unknown
- Mercat Vell: about 445 m on foot, 35 spaces
Car parks tagged as free in OpenStreetMap (fee=no); walking distance = straight line x 1.3. All free car parks
Questions and answers
How much is admission to Capdepera Castle and when is it open?
Individual admission is €3, and groups of 12 or more pay €2. In winter (1 October-31 March) the castle is open 10:00-17:00, in April 10:00-19:00, from May to September 10:00-20:00, with last entry half an hour before closing. Closed on 25 December and 1 January.
How do I get to Capdepera Castle and where do I park?
The castle stands on a hill above the town of Capdepera, on Carrer Castell, with a free car park next to it. From Palma it is about 75 minutes by car, or by TIB bus on line 411e (the express from Cala Rajada) or 411 via Artà and Manacor.
Can you visit Capdepera Castle with a guide?
Yes, but guided visits require booking in advance by phone on 971 81 87 46. The website does not give the duration of the visit.
When is Capdepera Castle least crowded?
Editorial assessment, not measured: in summer just after opening at 10:00 or in the late afternoon, because the castle is open until 20:00 and the heat is avoided. In winter the hours are shorter, until 17:00.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Coves d'Artà (Artà Caves) 5.6 km
- Ses Païsses talayotic village 7.1 km
Beaches
- Cala Agulla 2.6 km
- Cala Mesquida 4.4 km
- Cala Torta 5.3 km
Towns and villages
Festivals and events
Related
More in this region: Llevant: the east coast
Sources
- ca.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- de.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- capdeperacastell.com (accessed 2026-10-29)
- tib.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- pomiar-osm-dojazdy (accessed 2026-10-29)
Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.