Llucmajor: Guide, Hotels, Map & Photos
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EUR 160 - 310 Son Julia Country House Hotel Mallorca
 A historic 15th-century mansion, beautifully restored into a splendid boutique hotel, situated close to Palma de Mallorca and the Mediterranean Sea, a… MoreEUR 189 - 443 Marriott’s Club Son Antem
 Off the Eastern coast of Spain, situated among rugged mountain cliffs and beautiful countryside, Marriott´s Club Son Antem Apartments in Majorca… MoreEUR 152 - 388 Mallorca Marriott Son Antem Golf Resort & Spa
 Set in stunning countryside, near the town of Llucmajor in the south of Majorca, this traditional-style rural hotel is the ideal place to get away fro… MoreEUR 132 - 391 Hilton Sa Torre Mallorca
 Located in the countryside in southeast Mallorca, this impressive 14th-century country house has a Michelin-starred restaurant and 2 swimming pools. I… MoreEUR 100 - 100 Agroturismo Son Estrany
 This charming countryside residence is located near Llucmajor, about 18 km from the airport and 27 km from Palma, providing relaxing accommodation awa… More | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Llucmajor: Guide
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The Balearic Island Mallorca. It has almost 30,000 inhabitants (including 4,300 foreigners, of whom 1,600 are Germans) and a surface area of 327 km² (126 sq. mi.), which gives 91 inhabitants per km² (237 per sq.mi.). The highest elevation is 151 meters (495 feet). There are sixteen towns in the district, including the #Town of Llucmajor|town of Llucmajor and parts of s'Arenal, Cala Blava and Cala Pí. The mayor is Lluc Tomàs Munar (People's Party (Spain)|PP).
Towns in the district
The population numbers in parentheses are from 1 January 2005 and do not include people living outside settlements, so that the numbers do not total the entire population of the district. (Source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística|INE).
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Town of Llucmajor
The town of Llucmajor, which has a population of 9,312 inhabitants, is the capital of the district. It is about 15 km (9 miles) southeast of Palma to Santanyí. Since the town is also about 15 km (9 miles) from the coast, it is not especially geared towards tourists.
History
The first church in Llucmajor was erected in 1259. In 1300 it was elevated to "villa" by James II of Majorca. The most important historical event in connection with the town is the Battle of Llucmajor, where in 1349 Peter IV of Aragon defeated his cousin James III of Majorca, resulting in the end of the independent Kingdom of Majorca. James was killed on the battlefield northeast of the city. He was first buried in the parish church of the town. Today his grave is located in the cathedral of Palma.
In 1543 Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor|Charles V granted the city the right to hold a market on Wednesdays and Fridays.
In the 20th century Llucmajor developed into a center for shoemaking and so achieved a degree of prosperity.
Economy
Llucmajor town is a solid manufacturing town that specialises mainly in shoes. The town economy also relies on tourism.
Sights
Town hall
Church of San Miguel from the 18th century on the Plaça Santa Catalina Tomàs
Memorial for James III on the Passeig Jaume III
Shoemakers' memorial at the western town gate
Market
Fridays in front of the town hall
External links
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(in Spanish and Catalan)
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