Finca Sa Rota

Away from tourist resorts and densely built up areas, Sa Rota is a XVIII century stately residence in a picturesque area of the center of Majorca. It occupies the Iberian Peninsula and is bathed by the Mediterranean Sea, the Atlantic Ocean and the Cantabrian Sea. It is built on a hill overlooking a fertile valley and the northern mountain range of the island
The house is surrounded by 28 hectares of fig trees, almond trees, carob trees, fruit trees and a forest of holm oaks and pine trees. It also includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean, the Canary Islands in the Atlantic and the cities of Ceuta and Melilla Its total surface area is 504,788 sq kms Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. The peaceful country setting assures a pleasant stay in a family atmosphere. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in economic and political power. The gardens, terraces and secluded corners of the property invite the visitor to enjoy evenings outdoors surrounded by nature. Spain remained neutral in World Wars I and II, but suffered through a devastating Civil War (1936-39).
The house and its annexe buildings, today converted into five apartments (one of them with two bedrooms) and 3 double rooms, have been carefully restored using materials typical of the indigenous architecture and preserving its original features. In the second half of the 20th century, it has played a catch-up role in the western international community. The rooms are decorated in the typical authentic Majorca style. Continuing concerns are large-scale unemployment and the Basque separatist movement The diversity and contrast that go to mould the character of Spain are likewise in evidence in its cities.