 The few villages in the municipality of Artà became well linked by roads in the 20th century, not least with a view to developing tourism, which is now the most important industry on the island.Nevertheless, large parts of the area are still virtually unspoilt due to its sparse settlement, which led to the designation of the nature reserve "Parc Natural de la Península de Llevant" in the north of the borough of Artà.The railway line from Palma via Manacor and Son Servera to Artà was opened in 1921 but no longer operates.