The Mallorcan possessió: the heart of rural Mallorca
Discover the Mallorcan possessió, the historic rural estates that once formed the heart of life, agriculture and society in Mallorca. Learn how these vast country estates evolved from former farmsteads into self-sufficient centres of agricultural and livestock production, and explore their distinctive architecture, from grand manor houses and courtyards to traditional olive mills and wine cellars. Discover the history of Mallorca’s possessions and how many of these remarkable estates have survived as museums, rural hotels and agrotourism retreats.