Santa Ponsa is one of the most popular and dynamic resorts in Mallorca . It is located near the eponymous bay, 20 kilometers from Palma de Mallorca. The Santa Ponsa resort is the best solution for a family vacation, unlike the youth Magaluf , which is only 6 km away. Even in the "high" season, the resort of Santa Ponsa (Mallorca) is characterized by a calm, almost home atmosphere - despite the overcrowding of tourists.
This resort is very popular with Irish and Scots, so in many bars and cafes in the evenings you can hear "live" Irish folk music.
Santa Ponsa is a historical place. Here, first settled the ancient Romans, then there were Saracen settlements. It was here that the conqueror of Majorca, King Jaime, landed along with his troops, in memory of what a large cross was erected at the place of his landing in 1929.
Beach holidays
The main beach in the bay of Santa Ponsa is the beach of Playa de Santa Ponsa; it stretches along the coast 1,3 km. It is also called a "big beach".
The second, "small" beach, is called Playa d'en Pellicer, or Little Beach. It is a 15-minute walk from the large, towards the port. There is also a yacht parking lot, a playground for children, and a "portable library" works in the summer season.
If you like water excursions, from Santa Ponsa from these two beaches you can go on a modern coastline trip on modern comfortable ships. Each ship has a toilet and a small bar. Normally, captains of ships give their passengers the opportunity to swim in the open sea. The cost of such an excursion is 15-20 euros per person.
On these beaches you can rent everything you need for diving, taking up other water sports.
The third beach is called Playa de Castellot. The fourth, quite small beach, is at some distance, near the Costa de la Calma and called Cala Blanca.
The water in the bay is very clean. Due to the almost complete absence of waves, swimming here is absolutely safe. The only thing on the beaches of Santa Pons you will not find - so this is the locker room.
Historical sights of the city
The most famous sights of Santa Ponsa are:
- Chapel of St. Stone, which contains relics brought by the conqueror of Mallorca, King Aragon of Jaime I and used by him during the first Christian holiday that took place on the island;
- a castle with a defensive tower built in the XIV century - rising to its summit, you will see the island of Conil.
Also to the attractions can be attributed to the local villages surrounding the town.
If you want to hear the story of a professional about local attractions - contact the tourist information center of the city, located at Via Puig des Galatzó. The center works without days off, from 9-00 to 18-00.
Holiday of "Moors and Christians"
Every year in September, from the 6th to the 12th, in Santa Ponsa there is a holiday dedicated to the landing on the island of King Jaime I. It is called the holiday of Rei en Jaume. A lot of people in the costumes of that era depict the landing and battle of Christian Aragonese warriors with the Moors. This holiday in Santa Ponsa attracts many tourists. The main action takes place on the Playa de Santa Ponsa - in fact, where the disembarkation took place.
Activities in Santa Ponsa
Almost in the urban area of Santa Ponsa is the largest golf club of Mallorca - Urbanización Golf Santa Ponsa. At the disposal of the players are 3 fields for 18 holes. The club is surrounded by a coastline.
The cost of one game is about 85 euros.
Both adults and children enjoy visiting the tropical amusement park Jungle Park. You can walk along a route laid ... at a height of several meters above the ground. On a total area of 9 hectares you will find 100 platforms with obstacles. There are several routes here - both for adults who prefer extreme sports, and for children from 4 years.
In the evening, life in Santa Ponsa is allowed and does not break with the key, as in Magaluf, but it is still quite active. For example, at 20-30 on Square, first performances for children, and then for adults (usually it is a tribute show dedicated to a famous artist).
There are also discos for teenagers. The most popular are nightclubs Disco Inferno, Kitty O'Sheas and Fama (it mostly enjoys the attention of youth) and disco bars of Greenhills, Manhattans and Simplys. Of the Irish bars, the most famous are Shamrock, Durty Nellys and Dicey Reillys.
Where to live?
Hotels in Santa Ponsa (Mallorca) are in abundance, they are all located quite close to the beaches. The best reviews were received by hotels such as Port Adriano Marina Golf & Spa 5 * (adults only, located next to the golf club), Plaza Beach 4 *, Iberostar Suites Hotel Jardín del Sol 4 * (also for adults only), Spa -hotel Sentido Punta del Mar 4 * (for adults), Jutlandia 3 *, Casablanca 3 *, Holiday Park Santa Ponsa 2 *.
How to get to the city?
It is easy to reach Santa Ponsa from Palma de Mallorca (the cost of the trip is less than 3 euros) and from any other nearby resort - the municipal transport is well developed and the buses run every half hour.