Els Calderers House Museum in Sant Joan

Els Calderers is a manor house museum near Sant Joan, in Mallorca. The estate is one of the best examples of a traditional rural property in the Pla de Mallorca, and its history goes back to 1285.

It was already recorded as belonging to the Calderers family in 1285, which is where the estate gets its name. In the 18th century it passed to the Verí family, who built the manor house you see on arrival. The estate opened as a museum in 1993.

Visiting Els Calderers

The visit takes in two main areas, the manor house and the grounds and outbuildings.

Inside the house

We started inside the manor house. The rooms are full of period objects and little details, so we’d take our time looking around.

You can see the bedrooms, kitchen, bathroom, sewing room and main dining room. The little garden courtyard at the heart of the house deserves a look of its own.

The gardens and farm buildings at Els Calderers

Outside, you can walk through the gardens and visit farm buildings such as the stable and animal pens. We saw some local breeds on our visit, and the Mallorcan black pig was one that caught our eye.

Some of the outbuildings, including the blacksmith’s workshop, still contain period tools.

It’s worth wandering around the grounds for a little while. There are a few surprises and lovely views towards the village of Sant Joan.

Els Calderers makes for a pleasant family visit and gives you a sense of how people lived and worked on a traditional Mallorcan estate.

Els Calderers visitor information

Address · Camí dels Calderers, s/n, 07240 Sant Joan. The signposted turn-off is around km 37 on the Palma–Manacor road, near Vilafranca de Bonany.

Opening times · The estate advertises visits daily from 10 am to 5 pm. If you’re making a special trip, check availability for your date, as the estate also hosts private events.

Tickets · Admission is charged. See the official ticket page for the latest options and prices.

Facilities · Bar and shop, and toilets. The estate also offers tastings of Mallorcan products.

Parking · On site.

Access · We found a baby carrier more practical for getting around the house. Contact the estate to ask about the visitor route if you have specific mobility needs.

Phone · +34 971 52 60 69.