Convent de Sant Agustí
Tucked behind the bustling streets of Felanitx lies the tranquil Convent de Sant Agustí, a 17th-century monastic complex that once housed the town’s Augustinian friars. Though no longer in religious use, its graceful Baroque architecture and quiet cloister reflect a period of deep spiritual and cultural influence in the town’s history.
A Centre of Faith and Learning
Construction of the convent began in 1603, when the Augustinian order established a presence in Felanitx. Over the decades, the complex expanded to include a church, cloister, library, and dormitories, becoming both a religious sanctuary and a place of education. The attached Church of Sant Agustí, with its simple stone façade and arched entrance, was completed in the early 18th century.
The friars remained until the mid-1800s, when the convent was secularised during the Spanish confiscation of church property (desamortización). Since then, the building has served various civic and cultural functions.
Peaceful Cloister & Historical Appeal
The highlight of the site is its inner cloister, a rectangular courtyard surrounded by arched walkways and stone columns. It offers a peaceful escape from the surrounding town and is sometimes used for temporary exhibitions, concerts, or local events.
Though not always open to the public, the convent is still visible from the outside, and visitors can often step inside the main courtyard during local cultural events or open-door weekends. The site remains a symbol of Felanitx’s monastic past and Baroque heritage.
Address: Carrer d'es Convent, 35, 07200 Felanitx, Illes Balears, Spain