A Wellbeing Retreat Inspired by Genuine Mallorquin Life
Nestled adjacent to a natural park in a serene valley, protected by the mountains, and only a stone’s throw from the picturesque village of Artà and the turquoise Mediterranean Sea, Es Raco d’Arta is an oasis of peace and tranquility. The hotel’s old ‘finca’ dating back to the 13th century has passed through different families over generations and was then abandoned in the 1960s when tourism got a foothold on the island. Restoring the finca brought back to life the long-lost Mallorca where nature, architecture, culture, and gastronomy were deeply rooted in everyday life.
The property is designed and built completely sustainably by owners Antoni and Jaume. All materials are natural and recycled. Energy is generated either through solar panels or by the geothermal system. The 34 suites and cottages have private terraces, some even pools, and are generously spread throughout the grounds. Minimalistic design is completed with contemporary works by Mallorquin artists.
Offering a variety of different experiences, guided by accomplished practitioners, Es Racó d’Artà combines natural beauty and unspoiled nature with a palate of sights, sounds, tastes, aromas and textures, inviting guests to connect through all their senses while embodying the healing experience of being natural. The gastronomy is seasonal and based on the produce from the properties garden as well as from local organic produce available from neighboring fincas on the island.
Mindful living is at the heart of the concept. Guests are invited to explore nature and themselves with guided meditation, yoga, hikes, nutrition and lifestyle consultations, as well as artisan workshops from pottery, art classes to medicinal plants and herbs workshops.
Es Racó d’Artà is not a hotel, but a destination for transformation. It is an invitation to being in the present moment, to discover what really is; what is authentic and what is real. Nature is an ever-present part of the experience. A place to be inspired by genuine Mallorquin life. Check in with self and with others; leaning in, deepen, returning to the body, to our senses, to our humanness, fully embodying life here on earth.
Sustainability Criteria
- Es Raco d’Arta employs local staff at a fair wage
- Hotel store with local brands
- Dedicated to bringing back a Mallorca before mass tourism, the resort purchases from local businesses
- Staff engagement in social work
- The hotel educates guests about local culture and communities
- Hotel offers solar panels to produce electritcity
- LED light bulbs across the property
- Eco sensors in rooms to regulate temperature when room is empty
- Energy saving cooling technology in guest rooms and public areas
- Energy saving equipment and appliances
- Energy efficient building (insulation, walls, windows,…)
- Mode of cooling/heating pool is geothermal
- Es Raco d’Arta operates organic farming
- Hotel Building is made with mainly natural and local materials
- Property architecture is built traditionally and adapts to the local environment
- Rooms and outlets are equipped with vintage or upcycled furniture
- Staff wears fair/organic fashion
- Es Raco d’Arta is plastic free
- Waste is separated and recycled
- Composting system
- Purchase products in bulk
- Dispensers for toiletries rather than individual packaging
- Paperless or paper-reduced communication and record keeping
- Using recycled or upcycled materials
- Reuse keycards
- Newspapers on request only
- Recycled-paper, wood, or electronic signs for guest communication signs only
- Es Raco d’Arta offers changing of towels & bed linens only every other day or upon request
- Water filter system for grey water
- Collection and use of rainwater
- Hotel offers yoga and/or meditation
- Spa offers holistic and traditional local treatments
- Actions for wellbeing & health of staff, e.g. healthy canteen, sports program
Features & Activities
- Adult only 14+
- Holiday Villa, Chalet or Cabin
- Hotel in a Historical Building
- Horseback Riding Nearby
- Hotel Close to Nature
- Pool at the Property
- Hotel offers mind, body wellness retreats
- Spa Treatments Available
- Vegan menu options or all vegan hotel
- Yoga Room and Classes
Traditional basket weaving
This workshop introduces the ancient Mallorcan technique of basket weaving. The island’s artisans use the leaves of the palm tree for their work. This traditional Mallorcan craft is known as Llatra.
Walking and hiking
The starting point is Es Racó d’Artà and then leads up to Puig des Racó, from where you can enjoy a magnificent view. At this point, participants are invited to do a meditation exercise before going back down.
Intuitive painting
This workshop guides us to connect with our inner wisdom and use the creative process to externalize feelings and sensations. Connect with art and its therapeutic power.
Meditation and yoga
You choose the style, the pace, the goal, and we will tailor the ultimate yoga and/or meditation class to the needs and desires of the day.
Art therapy with sound and tone
The meditation and art therapy workshops invite you to a time of calm in the midst of the whirlwind of everyday life, so full of stimuli, haste and stress.
Location
Racó d’Artà is located in the northeastern part of Mallorca, just outside the charming town of Artà. You can reach it by car in about an hour from Palma de Mallorca Airport, driving along the Ma-15 highway
