Caballos de Rolf Schaffner
Caballos de Rolf Schaffner is a sculpture site on the Ma-6100 near Santanyí, Mallorca. The 1963 work “Caballos” consists of seven stone horses, each almost 3 metres tall. A visit takes about 10 minutes and admission is free. From the roundabout it is roughly 15 to 50 metres away, with roadside parking or a small bay nearby. There is no marked path, and access may involve stepping over a low fence.
Frequently Asked Questions
The sculptures are in Santanyí on the Ma-6100 / 6100 road towards Llombards. Several visitors place the access point near a roundabout, with the walk from the road being about 15, 30 or 50 metres depending on the approach. As signage is limited, Google Maps and review photos are often useful for finding the entrance.
The sculptures are in Santanyí on the Ma-6100 or 6100 towards Llombards. Several visitors describe the access as being near a roundabout; depending on how you arrive, it is about 15, 30 or 50 metres on foot. As there is often no clear signpost, Google Maps and photos from reviews help with finding the way.
Visitor reports indicate that parking is limited and usually found in a small bay or along the roadside near the access point. One review mentions a parking bay right after the roundabout, while another places parking about 100 metres further on the right. If you arrive by car, it is best to expect only a small number of spaces.
According to visitor reports, there is only limited parking directly by the access point, usually in a small lay-by or at the roadside. One review mentions a parking area immediately after the roundabout, another about 100 metres further on the right. Anyone arriving by car should therefore expect little space.
One visitor states that the visit takes about 10 minutes, and others describe it as a short photo stop. The sculptures are not always visible from the road straight away, so finding the access point may take a little longer. For a simple on-site visit, it is usually a brief detour.
One visitor gives about 10 minutes for the walk, while others describe the place as a short photo stop. The sculptures are not always immediately visible from the road, so finding the way may take a little longer. For a simple visit on site, a short detour is usually enough.
Yes, one visitor review explicitly states that the visit is free and that no tickets are required. The official website does not list any prices. If you are only planning to see the sculptures, you should not expect an admission fee.
Yes, one visitor review explicitly states that the visit is free and no tickets are needed. No prices are listed on the official website. If you only want to see the sculptures, you should therefore not expect an entrance fee.
According to visitor reports, access is often via a short walk through bushes or over a low, sometimes broken fence. There is frequently no marked path and no clear signposting. Some visitors recommend sturdy footwear, as parts of the approach can include scrub, stones or thorns.
According to reviews, access is often via a short path through bushes or over a low, partly damaged fence. There is often no marked path and no clear signage. Some visitors recommend sturdy shoes, as the area is in places overgrown with scrub, stones or thorns.
Several visitors describe the horses as almost 3 metres tall, and one note mentions seven stone sculptures. The work is repeatedly identified in reviews as the 1963 piece “Caballos” by Rolf Schaffner. This makes it a clearly documented large-format artwork.
Several visitors describe the horses as almost 3 metres high, and one note mentions seven stone sculptures. In the reviews, the works are referred to as Rolf Schaffner’s 1963 piece “Caballos”. This is therefore a clearly documented artwork of large scale.
The official website does not list opening hours, and the reviews do not mention fixed visiting times. As access is short and outdoors, daylight is helpful for finding the sculptures and the entrance. If you are arriving by car, it is sensible to come outside busy periods because parking is limited.
No opening hours are listed on the official website, and no fixed times are mentioned in the reviews. As the access is short and outdoors, daylight is helpful for finding the way. Anyone arriving by car should rather come outside peak times because parking is limited.
Yes, many visitors reach the site by car, but the final approach is not always obvious. Reviews mention the Ma-6100 / 6100 road and a 40 km/h sign near the entrance. Using Google Maps or the photos in reviews usually makes the exact access point easier to identify.
Yes, many visitors reach the place by car, but the final stretch is not always immediately obvious. The reviews mention the Ma-6100 / 6100 road, as well as a 40 km/h sign near the access point. With Google Maps or the photos from the reviews, the exact spot is usually easier to find.
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Location
Ma-6100, 07650 Santanyí
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