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Church with tower in Petra, Mallorca. Mike Lehmann, Mike Switzerland 13:53, 19 November 2006 (UTC), CC BY-SA 3.0

Petra

Mallorca

3,231Population
70.13 km²Area
111 mElevation
07520Postal code

Petra is a small town located in the Pla de Mallorca region of Mallorca, known for its charming streets lined with traditional golden-brown stone houses. The town is also recognized as the birthplace of the famous missionary Junípero Serra, who founded several missions in California.

02Geography

Situated approximately 44 kilometers from Palma, Petra lies along the main road MA-3320, connecting Manacor to Inca. The municipality encompasses an area of 70.13 km² and features a landscape typical of the Pla region, characterized by its agricultural surroundings.

Patron saint
Santa Praxedes
Climate
Average rainfall in July: 8.8 l/m²; in October: 101.3 l/m²
Market day
Every Wednesday
Wine region recognition
1993

03History

Petra was founded by the Arabs, who named it after the radiant city in Jordan. During the Moorish period, it was part of the Yiynaw-Bitra district, which later came under the control of King James I after the Catalan conquest. The town became an independent municipality in 1982 after attempts to separate from Ariany.

Petra, a quaint town in Mallorca, is known for its historic architecture and as the birthplace of missionary Junípero Serra.

04Economy and Attractions

Petra's economy has evolved, particularly with the resurgence of its wine industry following its recognition as a wine region in 1993. The town attracts tourists interested in the life of Junípero Serra and the local wine production.

Church with tower in Petra, Mallorca, Spain.
The church in Petra with its distinctive tower structure in the foreground.
Wooden doors in front of a stone facade with baroque decoration and sculpture above the entrance.
Entrance portal to the San Pere parish church in Petra, with carved wooden doors and baroque stone decoration.
Petra · Data
Region
Pla de Mallorca
Island
Mallorca
Population
3,231
Area
70.13 km²
Elevation
111 m
Postal code
07520
Website
http://www.ajpetra.net/
Coordinates
39.6142, 3.1118

Photos

Large church with rose window and palm trees outside.
San Pere Parish Church in Petra with a large rose window, surrounded by palm trees and greenery.
Entrance gate to the monastery with columns and mosaics, surrounded by trees.
Santuari de la Mare de Déu de Bonany monastery near Petra, surrounded by trees and palms.
Map of Petra and nearby municipalities on Mallorca.
Map of the municipality of Petra in Pla de Mallorca, with surrounding municipalities and the Mediterranean Sea.
Petra station with a diesel train heading to Manacor.
Petra station with a diesel train heading to Manacor.
Close-up of a man in brown habit, looking to the right, short hair.
Close-up of a portrait of Junípero Serra printed on a Detroit Publishing Company postcard between 1913 and 1930

Map

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View of the church and market in Sineu with blue sky
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Own text, written with AI assistance from the facts in Wikipedia · Petra, Spain · Data: Wikidata Q611123 · Photos: Wikimedia Commons, see individual licenses. · CC BY-SA 4.0