The Es Raco d’Arta Hotel is adjacent to the Llevant Mallorquin nature reserve, in an environment that has been kept as wild as possible to preserve its original essence, where its 220 hectares have 34 rooms. Two old friends saw its potential and decided to realise their vision of it as a luxury country retreat hotel. These two friends happened to be one of Mallorca’s most respected architects, Toni Esteva, and master builder, Jaume Danús. Arrival at the retreat is via a long private driveway, about two kilometers northeast of Artá, where you pass through vineyards, lush pastures under almond trees, citrus gardens, and an olive grove – all part of the extensive Es Racó estate.
The retreat is made up of the beautifully restored main house, characterized by local marès stone and broad heavy timber doors, plus tidy gardens carpeted with lawns and dotted with palm trees, and the newly built ‘casitas’ scattered around the grounds. From the subtly textured softly rounded walls to the calming palette that drifts between sandstone, jute, and various shades of unvarnished woods, interiors are a picture of tranquillity. Serenity seems to radiate from the old stone walls, encouraging reflection and meditation. Heavy linens, curtains of hand-woven hemp, unique carpets, and artworks by Mallorcan artists, Es Racó is also a study in good taste.
