Pirate attacks in Mallorca and the defence towers
Did you know that Mallorca was once a frequent target of pirate attacks? For centuries, corsairs and pirates from North Africa and the Mediterranean raided the island’s coastal towns, threatening communities from Sóller and Pollença to Santanyí and Banyalbufar. To protect Mallorca, a network of defence towers and watchtowers was built along the coastline, allowing warning signals to be passed from tower to tower all the way to Palma. Discover the fascinating history of pirate attacks in Mallorca and explore the historic watchtowers that still stand today as reminders of the island’s turbulent past.