Willa Raixa in Majorca
Willa Raixa is a real charm on the island. Once I saw a beautiful picture from it’s garden I decided that visiting this place is really worthy. The only downside was that the willa Raixa can only be visited from 10:00 to 15:00, and it is closed on Mondays and Sundays. So there is little time to explore this place fully. Admission is free, which is a huge plus.
Willa Raixa is located near the capital, Palma de Mallorca. The villa was even visited by the King himself with his family. The area is very picturesque. Orchards of fruit trees grow around the villa. The villa itself is very impressive. Palms and conifers are planted around it. At first glance, you can see that the villa has beautiful balconies and is substantial.
Willa Raixa is especially known for its gardens
From the Willa Raixa, the views extend over the orchards and gardens of the ‘dels Tarongers’, ‘de la Galeria’ and ‘d’Entrada’. One of them has a pond, overlooking the orchards and mountains. You can admire them from the view terrace. Another impresses with its monumental stairs, around which beautiful bushes are planted. It adds beautiful contrast to the photos. Another garden captured me how well-groomed it is. The gardeners carefully cut the bushes into a labyrinth. In the middle of the paths there is a small fountain. A beautiful staircase leads from the villa to the garden, which adds beauty to this place. At the end of the trip, it is worth going to the lookout tower. The view from it stretches over orchards and cities.
A very interesting place is the grand entrance gate, built in 1898.
In 1910, the villa was sold to the entrepreneur Antoni Jaume. Willa Raixa has an unique appearance, thanks to the neoclassical renovation completed in the eighteenth century by Cardinal Despuig. The Cardinal was one of the key figures in the Majorcan enlightenment. The villa is currently only used as a public place. Everything is for free, so you can expect that not everything is in perfect condition. However, it is definitely worth going there for the views. It is an ideal place to relax, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. And definitely the perfect place to explore in the winter.
Willa Raixa’s website: https://raixa.conselldemallorca.cat/en/home
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