Arta is a quaint little village where the art of working raffia and straw still lives on. It boasts a beautiful 13th century church, San Salvador, that overlooks the "talayot de Ses Paises" ruins. These ruins have been dated to the Bronze Age, leading archaeologists to claim that this is the oldest inhabited part of the island. Evidence shows life has existed here for at least 3,000 years. The Museum of Arta houses five bronze statues (found in a "talayot"at Capdepera) depicting a warrior god similar to Mars, the protector of the Balearic merchants. |
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Cala Ratjada, an old fishing harbour, has turned into an urban center that revolves around two beautiful beaches: Playa de Son Moll and L'Agulla. Cala Bona and Cala Millor are also outstanding. There are so many German tourist here that German has actually become the official language of Arta. Despite the massive tourist industry here, the resorts have managed to retain some of their Mallorcan charm. |
