REGION · EAST
Llevant: Mallorca’s east with Manacor, Artà and Capdepera
IN SHORT
Llevant is the east of Mallorca, with Manacor, Artà, Capdepera and Cala Rajada, with sandy beaches, coves, cliffs and the mountains of the Serres de Llevant. Near Porto Cristo lie the caves dels Hams and del Drach, and in Capdepera there’s a fortified site from the 14th century. Without a car, the T3 train from Palma takes you to Manacor in around 70 minutes.
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At a glance
- Location
- East of Mallorca: Manacor and Porto Cristo, Sa Coma and Cala Millor, Capdepera, Cala Rajada and Artà; inland, the Serres de LlevantSource ↗
- Journey time from Palma
- From the Estació Intermodal per the timetable: Manacor by T3 train 68 to 72 min, by bus 401 53 to 65 min; Artà 62 to 70 min, Cala Rajada around 80 to 90 min by bus 411e; Cala Millor 100 to 115 min by bus 401Source ↗
- Bus lines (TIB)
- T3 train Palma, Manacor · 401 Palma, Manacor, Cala Millor · 411e Palma, Artà, Capdepera, Cala Rajada (until 31.10.2026) · locally 411 Cala Rajada, Manacor and 424 Cala Rajada, Porto CristoSource ↗
- Nature park
- Parc Natural de la Península de Llevant near Artà, with the public estates s’Alqueria Vella, es Verger and AlbarcaSource ↗
- Best time
- Without a car, easiest from late March to 31 October: according to the TIB timetable, that’s when the 411e express bus runs daily. The T3 train runs all year roundSource ↗
- Who it suits
- You, if you like small towns, caves, castles, a nature park and swimming coves in the east
SOFIA’S TIPS
What I’d tell you.
For Manacor, the T3 train is your best bet. According to the timetable it runs all year round, while the buses from Palma run on the summer timetable until 31 October.
Plan your trip around a market day: Mondays in Manacor, Tuesdays in Artà, Wednesdays in Capdepera, Saturdays in Cala Rajada.
For the caves near Porto Cristo, check times and tickets directly with the operator. Sofia deliberately doesn’t give prices here.
In the nature park near Artà, stay on the paths. The Albarca, es Verger and s’Alqueria Vella estates are part of the protected area.
If you have a dog, ask at the town hall before your beach day. Sofia hasn’t yet checked an official dog zone for this coast.
What makes the east special
The Consell de Mallorca describes the Llevant as an area with a valuable cultural heritage and landscapes ranging from sandy beaches and coves to cliffs, fields and the mountains of the Serres de Llevant. It calls Manacor the city of pearls and furniture, also known as the birthplace of Rafa Nadal.
In Porto Cristo lie the Coves dels Hams and the Coves del Drac. Further north come Sa Coma and Cala Millor. On the way to Capdepera lie the Coves d’Artà and the beach at Canyamel. Capdepera has a fortified site from the 14th century, and right next to it is Cala Rajada with its beaches and fishing harbour. In Artà, the old town and the Santuari de Sant Salvador are worth seeing.
Source: Fundació Mallorca Turisme: Llevant, checked on 3 October 2026
Getting there without a car
All journey times come from the official TIB scheduled timetable (as of 30 September 2026) and apply from the Estació Intermodal on Plaça d’Espanya. They are timetable times, not real time. The bus timetables in this dataset apply until 31 October 2026. After that, check the winter timetable on TIB.
- Train T3: Palma, Manacor (68 to 72 min), daily.
- Line 401: Palma, Manacor (53 to 65 min), Coves dels Hams stop (68 to 82 min), Cala Millor (100 to 115 min).
- Line 411e: Palma, Artà (62 to 70 min), Capdepera (70 to 78 min), Cala Rajada (around 80 to 90 min), daily until 31 October 2026.
- Locally: line 411 Cala Rajada, Manacor (39 to 49 min) and line 424 Cala Rajada, Cala Millor, Porto Cristo.
Source: TIB: lines and timetables (scheduled timetable as Open Data, CC BY 4.0), checked on 3 October 2026
Market days in the Llevant
The weekly markets according to the municipalities and the Govern’s market calendar (2025 edition). On public holidays, markets may be cancelled or moved, so if in doubt, ask at the town hall.
- Manacor: Mondays in the pedestrian zone in the centre, including Plaça Ramon Llull and Plaça de les Verdures.
- Artà: Tuesdays 10:00 to 13:30 on Plaça del Conqueridor and the surrounding streets.
- Capdepera: Wednesdays; Cala Rajada: Saturdays.
- Sant Llorenç des Cardassar: Thursdays; Son Servera: Fridays.
- Season from April or May to October: Cala Millor Mondays 9:00 to 13:00, s’Illot Tuesdays 17:00 to 23:00, Sa Coma Wednesdays 16:00 to 24:00.
Source: Ajuntament de Manacor: Mercat setmanal dels dilluns in the pedestrian zone (news item 30.10.2021), checked on 3 October 2026 · Ajuntament d’Artà: Mercat setmanal d’Artà, checked on 3 October 2026 · Govern de les Illes Balears, Direcció General d’Empresa, Autònoms i Comerç: Calendari de fires i mercats de les Illes Balears 2025, Mallorca, checked on 3 October 2026
Península de Llevant nature park
In the north east near Artà lies the Parc Natural de la Península de Llevant. According to the Govern de les Illes Balears, it includes Mediterranean woodland with holm oaks, wild olive trees and pines, beaches, streams and farmland, the public estates Albarca, es Verger and s’Alqueria Vella, and the Cap des Freu nature reserve. The area is part of the Natura 2000 network.
The park’s address according to the Govern: Ma-3333, kilometre 4.7, Artà. Before a walk, check paths, weather and your way back with the official bodies.
Source: Govern de les Illes Balears (illesbalears.travel): Parc natural de la Península de Llevant, checked on 3 October 2026
QUICK ANSWERS
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to the east of Mallorca without a car?
From the Estació Intermodal in Palma, on the T3 train to Manacor, on TIB bus 401 to Manacor and Cala Millor and, until 31 October 2026, on the 411e express bus to Artà, Capdepera and Cala Rajada.
How long does the train take from Palma to Manacor?
According to the TIB timetable, 68 to 72 minutes on line T3 from the Estació Intermodal.
When is the market in Manacor and Artà?
In Manacor on Mondays in the pedestrian zone in the centre, in Artà on Tuesdays from 10:00 to 13:30 on Plaça del Conqueridor.
Which caves are there in the Llevant?
Near Porto Cristo the Coves dels Hams and the Coves del Drac, plus the Coves d’Artà on the way to Capdepera. The operators give times and tickets.
What is the Parc Natural de la Península de Llevant?
A nature park near Artà in the north east of Mallorca with Mediterranean woodland, beaches and the public estates Albarca, es Verger and s’Alqueria Vella. It is part of the Natura 2000 network.
HOW TO READ THIS
Sources, not hearsay.
Every detail on this page comes from one of these sources. Timetables, opening hours and market rules can change. The body concerned always has the final word.
- Fundació Mallorca Turisme: Llevant fundaciomallorcaturisme.net · checked on 3 October 2026
- TIB: lines and timetables (scheduled timetable as Open Data, CC BY 4.0) www.tib.org · checked on 3 October 2026
- Ajuntament de Manacor: Mercat setmanal dels dilluns in the pedestrian zone (news item 30.10.2021) manacor.org · checked on 3 October 2026
- Ajuntament d’Artà: Mercat setmanal d’Artà www.arta.cat · checked on 3 October 2026
- Govern de les Illes Balears, Direcció General d’Empresa, Autònoms i Comerç: Calendari de fires i mercats de les Illes Balears 2025, Mallorca www.caib.es · checked on 3 October 2026
- Govern de les Illes Balears (illesbalears.travel): Parc natural de la Península de Llevant www.illesbalears.travel · checked on 3 October 2026
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Image credits
Real photos from Wikimedia Commons under free licences, resized for this page and saved as WebP.
- Santuari de Sant Salvador in Artà (photo 2007): Olaf Tausch, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Castell de Capdepera (photo 2014): Pelz, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Harbour of Cala Rajada (photo 2009): Olaf Tausch, CC BY 3.0