Where does the name Can Picafort come from? There is a knocking around that “picafort” is the combination of the verb “picar”, meaning to bite or to itch, and the adjective-adverb “fort”, meaning strong. Can Picafort was, until the 1960s, a tiny, sleepy fishing village. The onset of mass tourism changed all that, making Can Picafort what it is today, a purpose-built and modern holiday resort. Can Picafort is a part of the municipality of Santa Margalida, this town being some 9 kilometres inland.

Santa Margalida is an ancient town, called “hero” by the roman and “ Abenmaaxo-bar” by the Arabs. In common with much of Mallorca, Santa margalida has a history associated with invaders and occupying forces. Out of season, Can Picafort remains a small place in terms of population, the whole municipality of Santa Margalida barely boasting 10.000 residents. In season, Can Picafort is a popular resort with nearly 50 hotels in what is a relatively small place.

Restauration

• Bakers shop
• Butchers shop
• Delicatessen
• Fish shop
• Other activities
• Supermarkets