Castell de Bellver
- from EUR 4
- Ideal for a special occasion
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Why go
- Its circular form is unique in Spain, and it is one of Europe’s few circular castles.
- Hilltop views across Palma, its harbour, the Tramuntana range and the Mallorcan plain.
Opening hours
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Don't miss
- Courtyard wellheadLook for the wellhead marking the large underground water-storage cistern.Central courtyard
- Torre de l’HomenatgeA small bridge leads from the second-floor terrace to this separate tower, once a strategic lookout.Second-floor terrace and separate keep
- Calle del PolvorínApproach from El Terreno along the cobbled path, once used to haul artillery uphill.Between El Terreno and the castle
Know before you go
- Closures: Severe weather can close the castle when authorities close the surrounding parks; notice may come only a few hours beforehand.
Best time to visit
- For Diumenge de l’Àngel, visit on the Sunday after Easter, when people gather in the forest and castle.
Interesting facts3
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Bellver comes from the old Catalan words bell veer, meaning “beautiful view.”
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A coin-making factory operated inside the castle during the 19th century.
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Much of the building stone came from a quarry cave beneath the castle. Extraction during construction formed the Coves d’Avall cave system.
Castell de Bellver - Wikipedia
Shorts
History
- 1300–1311Pere Salvà and master builders built the main fortification for King James II of Majorca as a royal residence and stronghold.
- From the 14th c.The castle also served as a prison for royal opponents, including supporters of James III.
- 1343 and 1391The castle resisted two sieges, aided by its outer ravelin.
- 1394John I of Aragon stayed at the castle while fleeing plague on the mainland.
- 1521During the Germanies revolt, the castle fell to enemy forces in its only assault.
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- 1717–mid-20th c.The castle served as a military prison.
- 1802–1808Gaspar Melchor de Jovellanos was imprisoned here and commissioned its first plans and drawings.
- 1931–1932Palma received the castle and surrounding woodland in 1931; it became a museum in 1932.
- Spanish Civil WarUp to 800 Republican prisoners were held here and forced to build the present access road.
- 1976After major renovations that began in 1947, the city’s History Museum opened here.
Sources: Bellver Castle - Wikipedia · Palma de Mallorca - Wikivoyage (see) · Home - Castell de Bellver - Palma · Visit - Castell de Bellver - Palma · Accessibility - Castell de Bellver - Palma · Castell de Bellver - Wikipedia · Castillo de Bellver - Wikipedia · Château de Bellver - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026
- Website
- castelldebellver.palma.es/
- Phone
- +34971735065
Questions and answers
What are Castell de Bellver’s opening hours?
Tuesday to Saturday, 10:00–18:00; Sunday, 10:00–15:00.
How do I get to Castell de Bellver from central Palma?
The address is Carrer de Camilo José Cela, s/n, 07014 Palma. Buses 4, 20 and 50 serve the castle.
Is there parking at Castell de Bellver?
There is a visitor car park beside the castle.
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