"SON ROIG" - This is the name given by the Majorcans from Maria de la Salut to our mansion, nowadays protected by the local authorities. This estate belonged to the noble family Font i Roig from the XIV century until 1989. The Majorcan saint Julià Font i Roig was born here on 20th February 1545, and here he spent his childhood and youth.

A source of water, still productive, built by the moors, is a sample of a much older history. The round, hand-carved stones which can be found in the area beneath the water source are reminders of even older times. The ancient Majorcans were well-known as brave warriors in the ages of the Roman Empire and Hannibal. They had the skill to use the sling with very fine accuracy. The Balearides (the stone-throwers), from Greek ballein (throwing), are considered the origin of the current name of the islands.

A part of the history of the island in the last 2.500 years, the thick walls of Son Roig, rebuilt several times, stand at the foot of a long hill. The view towards Sierra de Tramuntana is as unspoilt as the opposite view to Levante and to the plains of the Pla de Mallorca that once belonged to the mansion.

On an area of 18.000 m², with terraces and stonewalls, there are plenty of quiet places: the water source, the swimming pool, the fountain, and the shadows of the many trees scattered around.

The different buildings, 1.200 m² in total, have been carefully converted into the small hotel "Casa Girasol" between 1999 and 2002.

The hotel's own private chapel, the old water source, the round stones and the whole site bring tales of old ages, and invite us to live the present time. Almond trees, fig and olive trees, orange and lemon trees, are witnesses of the typical Mediterranean climate. A place of peace and quietness, a place inviting to stay.