Capdepera in Majorca, SpainSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Capdepera_-_Carrer_Major_02_ies.jpg
Author: Frank Vincentz
Capdepera is a small municipality on the island of
Majorca in the
Balearic Islands, Spain. Located on the eastern coast of Majorca, just 8 km from Artá, it covers 54.92 sq km (21.20 sq mi) and has a population of 12,000 people (2012 estimate).
The history of Capdepera goes back to the 14th century. Due to regular pirate attacks on the town, King James II of Aragón ordered the construction of walls to protect the town. Remnants of the medieval walls exist to this day.
Castell de CapdeperaSource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Capdepera_-_Castell_de_Capdepera_06_ies.jpg
Author: Frank Vincentz
Visiting Capdepera
From
Palma, take the Carratera de Palma a Manacor highway across Majorca to reach Capdepera.
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