Can Estades Finca Hotel in Calvià – Peace & Nature

Can Estades lies casually on the edge of Calvià, exactly where the scent of pine meets freshly baked country bread. The former 16th‑century finca has been restored with respect for the old stone walls and with warm, modern accents. Those who value peace, a good morning coffee and a pool where you can really switch off quickly feel at home here. The property has only twelve rooms, which creates that personal atmosphere you won’t find in large hotels. Many rooms open onto small terraces with views of olive trees and vineyards; some suites are large enough to allow a few days of work with a view. Two things always stay with me: the simple but very carefully prepared breakfast with home-baked bread and jams from the estate, and the small summer events — from live music to buffet evenings that bring neighbours and guests together. Practical: Santa Ponsa with its beach and golf course is reachable in about 12 minutes, Palma in around 20 minutes. For active guests there are bikes, hiking and riding options; those who just want to read will find plenty of shady nooks. A great place to experience the real Mallorca without tourist noise.

Can Estades – Historic Finca

Can Estades is one of those Mallorcan fincas that immediately exudes personality: thick stone walls, exposed beams and furniture that have stories to tell. The main houses date from the 16th century but have been carefully renovated so that old and new harmonise. I especially like the small driveway with the creaking gate: it signals that you should slow down here. The location at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana is both convenient and beautiful. You sit on the terrace and look out over a patchwork-like mosaic of fields, olive trees and scattered farmhouses. Morning birdsong here is not a cliché but the norm. Still, the finca is not remote: Palma is about a 20-minute drive, and the beaches of Santa Ponsa are only a short drive away. The hosts speak English, Spanish and German — which makes communication easy, especially when arranging activities (hiking or riding trips, balloon flights or cycling routes). For me, Can Estades is a place where you experience old stone architecture with modern comfort: solid, cosy and without frills. Small extras like the honesty bar and the option to borrow bikes free of charge for stays of three nights or more round off the picture. It is precisely the kind of finca you like to return to because it feels familiar while offering plenty of space to discover the island.