Key facts
| Diameter of the central talayot | 12 m1 1 source |
|---|---|
| Preserved height of the central talayot | 4 m1 1 source |
| Length of the outer wall (perimeter) | 350 m1,3 sources differ: 350-374 |
| Weight of the largest wall blocks | 8 t1 1 source |
| Start of construction of the outer wall | 650 BC1,3 2+ sources agree |
| Founding of the settlement (central talayot) | 850 BC1,3 2+ sources agree |
| Area of the site | 13,500 m²3 1 source |
| Year recognised as a historic-artistic monument | 1,946 year3 1 source |
| Tickets | Prices and hours could not be confirmed on the official website (mallorca.com and Wikipedia do not give them). Unofficial hints from search-engine summaries: about €2 and hours of 10:00-17:00, until 14:00 on Saturdays; they need confirming at the tourist information office in Artà. |
| Best time to go | March, April, May, September, October, November; morning or late afternoon, out of the heat (editorial assessment) |
| Crowds | the sources give no measurement of visitor numbers; a full visit takes up to 2 hours |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source sources differ
Getting there
- By car from Palma: about 67 min, 70.2 km (our own measurement on the OSM road network, without traffic; method)
- Camí de sa Corballa, on the south-eastern edge of Artà, signposted at the roundabout; by our own OSM measurement from Palma about 70 km and about 67 min without traffic (mallorca.com gives 72-74 km and 66-68 min).
- Parking: A designated car park at the site, then a walk.
- Restrictions: TIB lines run to Artà; from there you have to walk to the site, and the distance from the stops was not confirmed. You may not enter the central talayot. Mallorca.com advises checking the hours and price at the Artà tourist information office.
- Without a car: stop Mercat d'Artà, about 548 m on foot (about 7 min), lines 411 (GTFS CTM; all places without a car)
Free parking
- Unnamed car park: about 505 m on foot, number of spaces unknown
- Na Pati: about 685 m on foot, 350 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 Ses Païsses and when is it open?
We could not confirm either the price or the hours on the official website; mallorca.com advises asking at the tourist information office in Artà. Unofficial hints from search engines speak of about €2 and hours of 10:00-17:00, until 14:00 on Saturdays, but that needs confirming.
How do I get to Ses Païsses and where do I park?
The site is on the south-eastern edge of Artà on Camí de sa Corballa, signposted at the roundabout. There is a designated car park by it, then you walk. From Palma it is about an hour and a quarter by car; by TIB bus you can reach Artà (411, 421, the 411e express).
How long should I allow for Ses Païsses?
Mallorca.com gives up to about 2 hours for a thorough visit; a shorter walk round takes less. Bring water and a hat, because the site is extensive (13,500 m²).
What can I see at Ses Païsses and can I go inside the tower?
A central talayot 12 m in diameter and 4 m high, and an outer wall with a perimeter of about 350 m, with blocks of up to about 8 tonnes and three entrances. Visitors may not enter the central talayot.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Capdepera Castle 7.1 km
- Coves d'Artà (Artà Caves) 9 km
Beaches
- Cala Torta 9 km
- Cala Mesquida 9.4 km
- Cala Agulla 9.4 km
- Cala Millor 10.3 km
Towns and villages
Festivals and events
- Capdepera Medieval Market 7.1 km
Related
More in this region: Llevant: the east coast
Sources
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- en.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- mallorca.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.