A few kilometres from the island's capital lies Santa Ponsa. It is framed by impressive cliff faces and offers dreamlike sandy beaches.

Like hardly any other European island, Mallorca is the epitome of summer, sun, and beach holidays. It's no wonder, then, that the town of Santa Ponsa has developed into one of the most popular bathing resorts on Mallorca's southwest coast. The town, with just 11,500 inhabitants, scores well with white sandy beaches directly on the azure blue Mediterranean Sea and a variety of great leisure attractions. The magnificent holiday destination is located 25 minutes from Palm removed, in the island section predominantly characterised by exclusive tourism Calvia. Nestled in a glorious natural scenery of vast mountain ranges, ...Santa Ponsa shines with historic buildings, tasteful hotels, and glamorous Property. As many wealthy people from around the world also visit the location because of the luxury marina Port Adriano In the summer months, the Mallorcan seaside resort benefits from a pleasant international atmosphere.

Enjoy the summer on Santa Ponsa beach

There isn't just one beach in Santa Ponsa, there are actually two! Beach Number One in Santa Ponsa is about 550 metres long and is simply called ‚Santa Ponsa Beach‘. Sansa Ponsa Strand Nummer zwei is situated in the idyllic Caló d’en Pallisser cove and is named ‚Small beach‘ The stretch of beach is around 20 metres long and not crowded, even during peak season. In addition to plenty of beach and swimming fun, there is also a wide range of different water sports activities available on the beach. Via Zip across the azure Mediterranean Sea or when Scuba Diving experiencing Mallorca's fascinating underwater world are just as much a part of it as Stand-Up Paddleboarding, which is currently very popular in VIP circles.

Just around the corner: Mallorca's luxury marina

Yacht owners love the southwest of the island, primarily due to the picturesque bays, but also because of the numerous exclusive marinas for mooring. The marina, which opened in 2012 Port Adriano is not only Mallorca's newest marina, but also impresses with an avant-garde flair. The renowned Harbour designed by fashion designer Philippe Starck the ideal mooring for all superyachts between 23 and 60 metres in length. And during the peak season in the summer months, megayachts up to 100 metres long can even dock here. What's more, Port Adriano is a true shopper's paradise, offering plenty of boutiques, bars, exclusive restaurants, and galleries for art lovers.

Glamorous golfing on a world-class course

Anyone who would like to improve their handicap and is looking for relaxation while golfing in a noble ambience should definitely visit the Santa Ponsa Golf Course to pay a visit. Opened in 1977 18-hole Santa Ponsa I course is located on a 73-hectare site. The extensive and exclusive area impresses with wide fairways, which are set in a magnificent landscape with fragrant pine trees, old olive groves, almond trees and small lakes.Here, amateur golfers get their money's worth just as much as professional golfers: because Santa Ponsa I is not only one of the most popular golf greens in Mallorca, but also the venue for national and international tournaments – for example, the European Tour This is the sixth time I've stopped here.

Spanish history was made at Santa Ponsa beach.

Santo Ponsa is nestled in a picturesque mountain range, culminating in the 119-metre high Puig de Sa Morisca. At the summit of the mountain is the Archaeological Park, a very worthwhile site for anyone interested in archaeology. Over hiking trails with a total length of six kilometres, the island's past is brought back to life here, passing by historical remains and interesting excavation sites.The summit of Puig de Sa Morisca is crowned by a cross that commemorates a very special historical event. In the year 1229, King Jaume I – also known as James of Aragon – landed with his troops in the Bay of Santa Ponsa to liberate Mallorca from Moorish rule. This made him one of the most important monarchs of the Spanish Middle Ages and he founded the Golden Age of the seafaring nation.Even today, the inhabitants of Santa Ponsa beach celebrate the ‚Fiesta del Rei en Jaume‘ annually. This festival involves not only eating, drinking, and dancing, but also a reenactment of historical events.

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