Can Ferrereta

In the sun-warmed southeast of Mallorca, Santanyí unfolds with quiet grace. Its honey-hued stone buildings glow in the late afternoon light, and time slows to the gentle rhythm of cicadas, sea breeze, and the occasional chime of a church bell. Despite its popular weekly market, Santanyí is not a place that clamors for attention—it invites you in softly, like a poem found pressed between the pages of an old book.

Just beyond the quiet hum of the town’s galleries and artisan studios, Can Ferrereta offers an experience that echoes the elegance of its surroundings. The 17th-century mansion, once a private estate, has been lovingly restored into a 5-star hotel that honors both heritage and modern restraint.

Inside, materials like local sandstone, raw linen, and polished wood form a palette that reflects the land beyond its walls. Art—contemporary, considered—guides your eye from one corner to the next. Each of the 32 rooms and suites is its own retreat, where architecture and atmosphere coexist in calm dialogue.

Outside, bougainvillea trails over sun-bleached arches and the scent of jasmine drifts from the garden. Days unfold slowly—by the pool, under a canopy of palms, or in the library listening to a vinyl record from Can Ferrereta’s private collection. For moments of deeper stillness, the spa offers quiet rituals inspired by the Mediterranean’s timeless healing practices.

But it’s the feeling that lingers—the way Can Ferrereta seems to dissolve the boundary between hotel and home, between visitor and place. It does not insist on being remembered, and yet you carry it with you. Like the light in Santanyí, it becomes part of how you see.

A serene outdoor pool area at Can Ferrereta, featuring loungers, sunshades, and the beautifully restored 17th-century mansion in the background, surrounded by greenery and clear blue skies.

Pool Suite

The most exclusive room at Can Ferrereta, with an area of 140 m² divided into a room measuring 70 m² and a private 70 m² garden.

Location
Santanyí, Mallorca

Web
hotelcanferrereta.com

Photos
Arturo+Lauren