Bandits in Mallorca
Discover the fascinating history of bandits in Mallorca and step into one of the island’s most turbulent periods. Learn how poverty, social unrest and failed harvests fuelled banditry in Mallorca during the 16th and 17th centuries, when armed gangs robbed estates, attacked travellers and became embroiled in violent conflicts between powerful families. From the Germanies uprising and the notorious Selva Gang to Mateu Reus, regarded as Mallorca’s last great outlaw, uncover a darker and little-known chapter of the island’s history.