Selva: villas and village life guide

Discover Selva villas and our area guide to olive groves, Sant Llorenç, Caimari and the GR 222, with village markets and Tramuntana foothill walks.

Set at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana, Selva and its neighbouring villages offer olive groves, parish squares and walking routes, with the Caimari–Lluc section of the GR 222 and Inca nearby for wider services.

Selva

Selva is an inland municipality in Mallorca’s Raiguer district, at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana. Its main village, also called Selva, gathers around Plaça Major and the stepped parish church of Sant Llorenç; the municipal territory then extends through Caimari, Moscari, Biniamar and the much smaller hamlet of Binibona. This is agricultural country shaped by olive groves, dry-stone terraces, small holdings and the mountain road towards Lluc.

Caimari is closely associated with olive oil and its autumn fair, while Moscari and Biniamar retain a more compact village scale and traditional streetscape. The character is local rather than resort-led: mornings revolve around markets, cafés and practical village errands, and the surrounding terrain invites walking and cycling. The municipality also forms a useful base for the signed Caimari–Lluc section of the Artà–Lluc GR 222, while the larger town of Inca broadens the choice of shops and services.

At a glance

  • Azul Stays villas: 2
  • Palma airport (PMI): 42 min · 43 km
  • Palma city centre: 41 min · 39 km
  • Best for: Couples and small groups, Walkers and cyclists, Food-minded visitors

Approximate driving times without traffic, measured with Google Maps on 12 October 2026.

Part of Central Mallorca

Staying here

A private stay in Selva suits travellers who value space, a rural setting and access to the Tramuntana foothills over being on the shore. The countryside between Selva and Moscari is particularly well placed for couples, walkers and small groups wanting an unhurried base; Selva village brings the broadest choice of dining and the Wednesday market, while Caimari is the natural choice for olive-oil culture and the route towards Lluc. Families can use the village markets, short local explorations and the open landscape, provided they are comfortable with a car-dependent stay.

Golfers can plan a round at Golf Pollença, and food-minded visitors have serious regional cooking in both Selva and Caimari. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable periods for walking, cycling and meals outside; June and November add the Herbs and Olive fairs. Summer is warm and busier on the mountain approaches, while winter is notably quiet and some village restaurants operate reduced days.

A car is strongly advisable for shopping, beaches and excursions. Selva has no beach or marina; for a coastal day, look towards Alcúdia Bay and Port d’Alcúdia. Expect narrow village streets, winding mountain roads and a deliberately low-key evening rhythm rather than resort nightlife.

Towns, villages and coast

  • Selva — The municipal seat centres on Plaça Major and the Gothic-fronted parish church of Sant Llorenç. It has the municipality’s Wednesday morning market and the widest local dining choice.
  • Caimari — A village at the Tramuntana foothills known for olive-growing, Sa Tafona and the Fira de l’Oliva. The old route towards Lluc and the GR 222 pass through its landscape.
  • Moscari — A compact inland village with the parish of Santa Anna and a small pharmacy service. The Ajuntament lists it as one of Selva municipality’s constituent localities.
  • Biniamar — A small village with Santa Tecla parish, a Tuesday market and listed local heritage including its communal land, water cisterns and lime kilns.
  • Binibona — The municipality’s smallest settlement, described by Mallorca’s official tourism foundation as having only a few inhabited houses. It offers a very rural edge to the municipal territory.

Highlights

The places we would not miss, from landmarks and beaches to walks and viewpoints.

  • Església de Sant Llorenç (Landmark) — Selva’s parish church has a Gothic façade reached by 42 steps; the Balearic tourism authority identifies it as one of the village’s principal sights.
  • Creu de Valella (Landmark) — The carved limestone figures of this Baroque cross are protected as an Asset of Cultural Interest, according to the Balearic tourism authority.
  • Ses Rotes de Caimari (Nature) — A landscape of dry-stone olive terraces, huts and walls on the road out of Caimari towards Lluc, with a viewpoint and parking.
  • Camí Vell de Lluc and GR 222 (Activity) — The historic Caimari–Lluc route forms part of the Artà–Lluc GR 222; the Consell identifies both the Inca–Caimari and Caimari–Lluc sections as open and signposted.
  • Sa Tafona de Caimari (Activity) — This working oil mill at Caimari offers olive-oil tasting, a shop and visits to millenary olive groves; its restaurant is by advance reservation.
  • Caimari old church and village streets (Village) — The municipality lists the Església Vella, the Immaculate Conception church, olive terraces and the old Lluc path among Caimari’s places of interest.
  • Selva weekly market (Market) — Every Wednesday morning, Plaça Major fills with stalls selling produce, legumes, flowers, plants, clothing and footwear.
  • Biniamar heritage walk (Village) — The Ajuntament’s list of local sights includes Santa Tecla church, the Comuna de Biniamar, cisterns, lime kilns and the old cemetery street.

Events and festivals

What the municipality is known for through the year. Dates change every year, so check the official programme before you travel.

  • Fira de les Herbes, second Sunday in June — Selva’s herb fair fills Plaça Major and nearby streets with aromatic herbs, local uses, food and the distillation of myrtle.
  • Santa Anna, 26 July — Moscari’s official municipal calendar marks the feast of Santa Anna on 26 July.
  • Festes Patronals de Sant Llorenç, 10 August — Selva’s patronal celebrations surround the feast day of Sant Llorenç; the 2026 municipal programme ran from 1 to 11 August and scheduled the saint’s day on 10 August.
  • Santa Tecla, 23 September — Biniamar’s official municipal festivities calendar marks Santa Tecla on 23 September.
  • Fira de l’Oliva de Caimari, third Saturday and Sunday in November — Caimari’s olive fair focuses on olives, oil, the old mill and local produce, with tastings, music and traditional activities.

Where to eat

Restaurants checked as open in 2026. Michelin distinctions are taken from the 2026 Michelin Guide.

  • Miceli (Selva · Traditional Mallorcan cuisine · Michelin Bib Gourmand) — A small family restaurant in a 19th-century Mallorcan house, with a daily-changing menu shaped by seasonal market produce.
  • Ca na Toneta (Caimari · Seasonal Mallorcan regional cuisine · Selected by the Michelin Guide) — Two sisters run a single seasonal tasting-menu experience using produce from their organic garden and other local ingredients.
  • Selvatge (Selva · Local-produce Mediterranean sharing menus) — The restaurant at Plaça Major presents dishes for sharing, built around ingredients from local and sustainable producers.
  • Foc i Caliu (Selva · Charcoal-grilled aged meats, fish and stone-oven pizza) — A Selva grill specialising in certified matured meats cooked over charcoal, alongside fresh fish and house-made stone-oven pizzas.
  • Es Parc (Selva · Grilled meat) — At Selva’s recreational park, Es Parc focuses its menu on grilled meats and has a terrace facing the Tramuntana.

Practical services

Markets, health care, golf, marinas and everyday essentials.

  • Weekly market: Mercat Setmanal de Selva — Every Wednesday, 08:00–13:00, in Plaça Major de Selva; stalls include produce, legumes, flowers, plants, clothing and footwear.
  • Weekly market: Mercat Setmanal de Caimari — Every Monday, 08:00–13:00, in Plaça Major de Caimari.
  • Weekly market: Mercat Setmanal de Biniamar — Every Tuesday, 08:00–13:00, in Plaça Major de Biniamar.
  • Pharmacy: Apotecaria de Moscari — A municipal-listed pharmacy at Carrer Sor Maria dels Dolors, 25, Moscari; its published opening times are limited, so check before visiting.
  • Health centre: UBS Selva — Local primary-care unit at Carrer Germanes Sastre Font, 0, Selva; it is administered under CS Inca (So Na Monda).
  • Health centre: CS Inca (So Na Monda) — The official reference centre for UBS Selva, and the named centre of health for local primary-care follow-up.
  • Hospital: Hospital Comarcal d’Inca — The public regional hospital at Carretera Vella de Llubí s/n, Inca, with an urgències (emergency) service.
  • Golf: Golf Pollença — A nine-hole course with club and trolley hire, lessons, a restaurant and specialist shop; its official site gives seasonal visitor hours and booking contacts.
  • Marina: Alcudiamar — The Port d’Alcúdia marina has 745 moorings, a boatyard, sailing-school activities and nautical services.
  • Wine shop: Sa Tafona de Caimari shop — An olive-oil producer’s shop at the entrance to Caimari, offering its oils, tastings and Mallorcan artisan products; it is an oil shop rather than a wine specialist.

Getting there

  • Palma airport (PMI): 42 min · 43 km
  • Palma city centre: 41 min · 39 km

Approximate driving times without traffic, measured with Google Maps on 12 October 2026.

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Photo credits

Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, resized and in some cases cropped, used under the licences shown.

Sources

Facts checked on 12 October 2026.

Questions guests ask

How far is Selva from Palma de Mallorca Airport?

About 42 minutes by car (43.4 km) from the centre of Selva to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), measured on Google Maps without traffic. Allow extra time in July and August.

How far is Selva from Palma?

About 41 minutes by car (39.1 km) from the centre of Selva to Palma city centre, measured on Google Maps without traffic.

Does Moscari belong to Selva municipality?

Yes. The Balearic tourism authority expressly identifies Moscari, alongside Caimari, Biniamar and Binibona, as a village belonging to the municipality of Selva.

When are the weekly markets in Selva municipality?

Selva holds its market on Wednesday, Caimari on Monday and Biniamar on Tuesday; all three run from 08:00 to 13:00 in their respective Plaça Major.

Is Selva suitable for a beach holiday?

Selva is an inland mountain-foot municipality, so it is better suited to village, countryside and walking stays than a beach-front stay. For a coastal outing and marina facilities, Alcúdia Bay is the relevant alternative.

Where can visitors walk from Caimari?

The historic Camí Vell de Lluc is part of the Artà–Lluc GR 222. The Consell de Mallorca lists the Caimari–Lluc section among the open, signposted parts of the route.

When is the Caimari olive fair?

Fira de l’Oliva takes place on the third Saturday and Sunday in November, focusing on olive oil, local products and the traditional mill.

Can golfers play near Selva?

Yes. Golf Pollença offers a nine-hole course, lessons, equipment hire, a restaurant and a specialist shop.

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