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Description

The Poblat de Navetes des Turassot – also known as Talaies de Can Quiam – is a prehistoric navetas settlement in Costitx, Mallorca.

A Prehistoric Settlement Under Restoration

The site is one of the best-preserved navetas ensembles on the island. Since 2015, a programme of clearance, excavation and restoration work has been under way, led by the Ajuntament de Costitx and the Consell Insular de Mallorca. The site dates to the naviform period, spanning roughly 1600 to 1050 BC – the phase during which the earliest traces of settlement in this area have been recorded.

What to Expect

The settlement takes its character from the distinctive navetas themselves: boat-shaped stone structures that define the layout of the complex. Active research campaigns make this a living archaeological project rather than a static monument. It also forms part of the Ruta Arqueológica Sencelles-Costitx, a trail connecting several prehistoric sites across the surrounding area.

Getting There

The site sits close to the former Observatorio Astronómico de Costitx (Planetarium). From the car park there, it's roughly a five-minute walk. You cannot drive directly to the site – access is on foot only.

Facilities & services

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Families with children

Opening Hours

Open continuously

Opening hours according to Google, as of 30/07/2026

Services

  • Guided city sightseeing tour

Good to know

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get to the Poblat de Navetes des Turassot?
Access is on foot only – you cannot drive directly to the site. From the car park at the former Planetarium de Costitx, it's roughly a five-minute walk.
Is the site part of a larger archaeological route?
Yes, the Poblat des Turassot is stop number 4 on the Ruta Arqueológica Sencelles-Costitx, a trail linking several prehistoric monuments across the region.
Are excavations currently taking place?
Yes, ongoing clearance, excavation and restoration campaigns have been running since 2015, supported by the Ajuntament de Costitx and the Consell Insular de Mallorca.
What type of archaeological site is it?
It is a settlement made up of navetes.
What are navetes and what shape do they have?
They are dwellings built with large stone blocks and roofs made from perishable materials. Their floor plan resembles a boat or an inverted ship, which is the origin of the name.
How were the navetes used?
Each naveta housed a kin group. Inside, people ground grain, cooked, fired ceramic vessels, melted bronze and hardened bone awls.
Which period does the archaeological context belong to?
The context belongs to the Naviform period, from 1600 to 1050 BC. The earliest evidence of settlement in this area dates from this period.
At what times is it open?
Open around the clock, every day of the week.
How do Google users rate the business?
Google users rate it 4.5/5 on average (10 reviews).

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