The estate was granted status as a 'possessió' in 1750, a term for large Mallorcan rural properties.
The interior showcases a collection of traditional Mallorcan clothing and artisan crafts typical of the 18th and 19th centuries.
The cellar contains massive wooden wine presses and vats that were essential to the estate's historical wine production.
Visitors can observe native animal breeds including the Mallorcan black pig and various species of poultry in the exterior pens.
The manor’s architecture displays the typical defensive and functional layout required for isolation in the Mallorcan countryside.
Els Calderers is a traditional 18th-century Mallorcan estate preserved as an ethnological museum showcasing rural life on the island. The property features a main manor house spread over three floors, displaying original furnishings, period tools, and antique farming equipment. Visitors walk through the noble apartments, the servants' quarters, the kitchen, and the wine cellar. The grounds include an outdoor area housing local farm animals and native crop plantations. The estate highlights the historical agricultural importance of the Pla de Mallorca region. It provides insight into the self-sufficient nature of large estates during the 1700s and 1800s. The site remains a private, family-run heritage project.
The main stone facade of the manor house and the rustic courtyard entry with its traditional archway.
Wear comfortable, closed-toe walking shoes, as the estate includes uneven stone paths and rustic terrain.
Allocate extra time to wander the gardens and farm animal enclosures located behind the main house.
Bring a bottle of water, as the expansive outdoor sections lack frequent shade.
Do not attempt to walk to the estate from the main road, as it is located on a long, unshaded country path unsuitable for pedestrians.
Open daily year-round, but outdoor areas may be restricted during extreme weather events.
Respect the displayed antiques by not touching furniture or historical artifacts; maintain a quiet demeanor in the manor house.
