Petra
07520 Petra, Balearic Islands, Spain
Petra is a small, traditional Mallorcan village in the Pla de Mallorca (07520) known for its honey‑coloured stone houses, a peaceful Plaça Major lined with cafés and local shops, and an authentic rural atmosphere. It is also famous as the birthplace of the missionary Junípero Serra.
What Makes It Special
The Casa Museu Junípero Serra in the town centre — the preserved house and museum dedicated to Junípero Serra — offers period rooms and exhibits that explain his life and the historical links between Mallorca and the Americas.
Insider Tips
Visit in the morning when the square is most atmospheric, check the museum opening hours ahead of time, and sample local pastries such as ensaïmada or Mallorcan almond cake in a café; consider hiring a bike or driving to explore the surrounding agricultural countryside, as public transport can be limited.
Petra is a small, traditional Mallorcan village in the Pla de Mallorca (07520) known for its honey‑coloured stone houses, a peaceful Plaça Major lined with cafés and local shops, and an authentic rural atmosphere. It is also famous as the birthplace of the missionary Junípero Serra.
What Makes It Special
The Casa Museu Junípero Serra in the town centre — the preserved house and museum dedicated to Junípero Serra — offers period rooms and exhibits that explain his life and the historical links between Mallorca and the Americas.
Insider Tips
Visit in the morning when the square is most atmospheric, check the museum opening hours ahead of time, and sample local pastries such as ensaïmada or Mallorcan almond cake in a café; consider hiring a bike or driving to explore the surrounding agricultural countryside, as public transport can be limited.
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