S'Hort del Rei

The Gardens of S'Hort del Rei, in Palma

The Gardens of S'Hort del Rei are charming gardens of Moorish style at the foot of the Almudaina palace, in Palma. The Palma audio-guided tour stops here to evoke these gardens of the king, heritage of the Arab and royal history of the island, a haven of freshness in the heart of the town.

The gardens of the king at the foot of the Almudaina

These small gardens of Moorish style are the S'Hort del Rei, the gardens of the king, thus named for their location at the foot of the Almudaina palace, the former royal residence. In the time of Jaume II of Majorca, at the beginning of the fourteenth century, these gardens were filled with fruit trees and were part of the domain of the palace, offering the sovereigns a place of promenade and freshness. Their design is inspired by the tradition of the Arab-Andalusian gardens, inherited from the centuries of Muslim presence on the island, before the Christian conquest led by Jaume I in the thirteenth century. Laid out around the water, central element of the art of Mediterranean gardens, they mix basins, fountains, water jets, flower beds and plant species in a peaceful and refined atmosphere. There you also find sculptures, including some modern works. A true oasis in the heart of Palma, a stone's throw from the cathedral and the palace, these gardens offer a parenthesis of calm and greenery. A haven of peace and an Andalusian heritage, the Gardens of S'Hort del Rei are a fine stop of the discovery of Palma.

What to see

Here you stroll in the charming gardens of the king of Moorish style, at the foot of the Almudaina palace, which were part of the royal domain in the time of Jaume II in the fourteenth century, heritage of the Arab-Andalusian tradition, laid out around the water with basins, fountains, water jets and sculptures, a true oasis of calm a stone's throw from the cathedral. The Gardens of S'Hort del Rei are a haven of peace of Palma. It is a fine stop, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The Gardens of S'Hort del Rei lie at the foot of the Almudaina palace, near the cathedral, in Palma, reachable on foot. It is an open-air public garden, generally freely accessible. The promenade there is particularly pleasant at the cool hours of the day.

Why are the Gardens of S'Hort del Rei so named in Palma?

Their name means the gardens of the king, due to their location at the foot of the royal palace of the Almudaina; in the time of Jaume II of Majorca, in the fourteenth century, these Moorish-style gardens, filled with fruit trees, were part of the domain of the palace.

Where are the Gardens of S'Hort del Rei of Palma?

At the foot of the Almudaina palace, near the cathedral, in Palma de Mallorca, in Spain.