Esporles () is a municipality in Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, Spain. Situated around the zone of the Serra de Tramuntana, it is located approximately from Palma de Mallorca. The town is divided into Vilavella and Vilanova. It also includes small developments, such as Ses Rotgetes de Canet y Es Verger.
Its economy was traditionally based on agriculture and animal husbandry, which is displayed at the rural estate museum La Granja. Tourism, like in most of the Balearic Islands, is now the base of its economy. The textile industry was historically very important economically, but in the present day, only traces of the factories remain. Some to this day remain empty but most have been transformed into housing. One of the biggest factories was turned into the local library Sa Fabrica, which opened in 2010.
Administration Constitutional mayors (2015–1979) Legislature Mayor's name Political party 2015– Maria Ramon Salas MÉS-APIB 2011–2015 Miquel Ensenyat PSM 2007–2011 Miquel Ensenyat PSM 2005–2007 Miquel Ensenyat PSM 1999–2005 Jaume Pou Reines PP 1996–1999 Jaume Pou Reines PP 1995–1996 Pere Trias Auli PSM 1991–1995 Guillermo Bosch PSOE 1987–1991 Vicenç Matas PSOE 1983–1987 Vicenç Matas PSOE 1979–1983 Bartolome Bosch Independent
Monuments Parochial church of Sant Pere Cor de Jesús Ermita de Maristella Parochial church of Esgleieta La Granja Son Tugores Canet
Culture Public school Gabriel Comas i Ribes Public institute Josep Font i Tries
Sports Football pitch in Son Quint (home of the local team C. E. Esporles). Municipal pavilion for Basketball Tennis court in Son Quint (Currently abandoned and not maintained) Indoor Volleyball in Colegio Gabriel Comas i Ribas Rhythmic gymnastics in Colegio Gabriel Comas i Ribas Public open roof Swimming pool (only open in summer and spring) Festivities (23 to 30 June) is one of the most important celebrations. The popular correfoc, which has been a part of local events since the late 20th century and early 21st century, is not typical of any town in the Balearic Islands. Its origins go back to the ancient (), whose first dated written records are from 12th-century Tarragona.
() is held on the first Sunday of October. Confections are the focus of the fair, held in Esporles since 2005. Traditional products like crespells, a biscuit of Jewish origin which today is made in the shape of stars, flowers or circles, and other, more modern products, like cupcakes are presented. The festival also features craft stalls, expositions, contests, baking workshops for children, an area dedicated to embroidery and an area for craft beer.
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External links
Town Hall's website (in catalán) Informació de l'Institut Balear d'Estadística