Without having to give up its customs and traditions, Calvià has managed to adapt to the times and to become a pioneer and avant-garde municipality. The history of Calvià has marked, to a great extent, the history of Majorca. It was in this municipality where King Jaume I disembarked on 10th September 1229, beginning the conquest of the island for the Catalan-Aragonese kingdom. After the king's death in 1276, his kingdom was divided among his sons, which led to the establishment of the independent kingdom of Majorca.
The first evidence of population goes back to the Bronze Age, from which many megalithic monuments are preserved in Calvià. After establishing trading relations with the Phoenicians, Greeks and Carthaginians, the Romans occupied the island in the year 123 BC, founding the cities of Pollentia and Palma. The Vandals arrived thereafter, followed later on by the Arabs who took over Majorca in 902, leaving an indelible cultural imprint for three centuries. The continued Arab attacks on trade and shipping in the Mediterranean precipitated the conquest of the island by the troops of the Aragonese kingdom, which began on Santa Ponça beach (Calvià). Finally, after the triumph of the Bourbon monarchy in the War of the Spanish Succession in the 18th century, Majorca was fully integrated into the Spanish state.
Nowadays, Calvià encompasses citizens from over 100 nationalities. All together make up a multicultural and open society that coexists in perfect harmony.
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THE START OF THE REI EN JAUME FESTIVITIES
Calvià commemorates with its popular festivities, the 781 years of the Rei en Jaume disembark in Santa Ponça, from 27th August ...
Puig de sa Morisca archaeological park
This natural park, located in Santa Ponça, showcases archaeological remains of huge historical value and delights with spectacular views over the municipality. One of the park's most important ...
Calvià for the climate
Calvià is Majorca's only municipality to have an office specifically dedicated to encourage everyone's commitment towards the protection of the environment. This office promotes and develops several initiatives ...
Passeig Calvià promenade
With a length of 32 km, Calviá's Promenade is a modern pedestrian, sports and thematic promenade that runs through the municipality. The promenade connects and runs through most of ...
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Calvià holds a rich and varied historic legacy that has been witness to the different civilisations that have populated the municipality from the beginning until nowadays.
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Without having to give up its customs and traditions, Calvià has managed to adapt to the times and to become a pioneer and avant-garde municipality. The history of Calvià has ...
Beaches in Calvià
Rugged coastlines, breathtaking seabeds, virgin islets and beaches with clear waters. Calvia was born and raised in contact with the sea. 54 km of coastline of great natural value, with ...
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Marine Reserves Malgrats Islands / El Toro Island
The high ecological and fish stock value and the diversity of habitats and communities have made the Malgrats Islands a place worthy of a high degree of protection. Hence, both ...
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