Sant Elm, Mallorca
Pretty beach resort in the south west corner of Majorca

Sant Elm is a lovely spot, located in the far south west corner of Mallorca. With the foothills of the Tamuntana mountains behind it, and wonderful crystal clear waters to the front, it has a certain Caribbean-esque feel, with a scattering of palm trees and lush countryside. 

It's a laid back resort with a couple of hotels, none of which are brilliant, but there are apartment rentals available. Most people come here for the views of the natural park, Sa Dragonera. You can take a boat to the island from the jetty at the end of the main street, or sit outside the fish restaurants on the same jetty.

A popular walk from Sant Elm leads to the abandoned Trappist monastery of Sa Trapa. Set out on Avinguda de la Trapa and climb through coastal maquis and pine, with fine views of Sa Dragonera. The round trip takes about three hours; a shorter route is signposted beside the cemetery on the Sant Elm to Andratx road. Near here is the village of S'Arraco, built by Spanish settlers returning from the American colonies, with houses in colonial Indianos style.

There is also an excellent restaurant, Es Moli, which serves wonderful food in contemporary surroundings - drive through the village and you'll find it on the other side.