The beach at Santa Ponsa is a lovely golden sandy beach in the heart of the resort, backed by shady pine trees for when you need some respite from the heat.
Santa Ponsa Beach, South-West Mallorca
Blue Flag beach in popular holiday resort in the south west of Mallorca
Santa Ponsa beach is a relatively large resort style beach featuring sun-loungers and parasols, toilet and shower facilities in the summer months. At the edge of the beach, there is a is path that winds around pine trees through a small area of parkland, perfect for escaping the peak heat of the day. Some chiringuito style beach bar restaurants can be found on the beach, perfect for breaking up a day of sun worshipping on the sand.
Behind the promenade you'll find shops with beach toys and inflatables, and further bars, cafes and restaurants, many of which are geared towards families, with soft play facilities inside.
Every year, within the first two weeks of September, the beach plays host to one of the areas biggest festivals the Rei en Jaume which celebrates the successful landing of King Jaime I in 1229 and his subsequent conquering of the Moors. On the eve of Sant Joan, on the 23rd July, the beach comes alive with beach parties, bonfires and devils.
Find out more about Santa Ponsa by looking at our Guide to Santa Ponsa.
Setting & Location
The hills that surround the bay and beach are covered in hotels and holiday apartments, so if you are staying in resort, it is unlikely it will take you very long to walk to the beach.
Water Safety & Clarity
The sea is clear and shallow and thanks to its sheltered position in the bay, it's nice and calm. There is a high presence of life guards on duty.
Beach Quality
The beach is 1.3 km long and 100 metres deep and sandy, so even in the peak summer months, you should be able to find a space for your towels.
Watersports Nearby
Some water sports facilities are available, including pedaloes.
Directions
Free parking is available on the streets behind the beach, and there is a regular bus service from the other close-by resorts like Portals Nous, Palma Nova, Port Adriano, and Palma.
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Casa Oasis Townhouse
Casa Oasis is a beautifully renovated 4 bedroom townhouse set in the heart of Pollensa’s historic old town. With contemporary interiors, a sunny private terrace and plunge pool, and easy access to the town’s charming restaurants and main square, it’s an ideal base for guests who want style, comfort, and the convenience of being able to walk everywhere.
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Villa Esquina
This spacious five-bedroom villa near Pollensa is ideal for families and groups looking for comfort, relaxation and plenty of entertainment. Set within a peaceful area close to Pollensa Old Town, the property offers five en-suite bedrooms, bright open-plan living spaces, a fully equipped kitchen and a dedicated TV and games room with a pool/snooker table, air hockey, board games and streaming entertainment.
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Sa Punta de S'Aguila Villa
Spacious five-bedroom villa with private heated pool, classic Mallorcan features, and a wealth of thoughtful facilities.
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Villa Esquina
Located in the highly sought-after area of La Font, at the foot of the stunning UNESCO-listed Tramuntana mountains in Pollença, Villa Esquina is just a 15-minute walk from the beautiful historic town centre and a ten-minute drive from Port de Pollença and the surrounding beaches, making it ideal for large families or two families with children. This stunning family holiday home has five bedrooms, five bathrooms, three balconies with amazing views of the surrounding area, and a large heated saltwater pool (fifteen metres long).
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Estrella del Calvari Villa
This stylish contemporary stone villa overlooks the traditional town of Pollensa to the mountains beyond.
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Son Balagueret Villa
Historic four-bedroom villa with a unique bedroom set in a turret, private heated pool, and stunning coastline views.
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Son Bunyola Hotel
Historic manor house set within Mallorca’s stunning natural beauty
Son Bunyola Hotel offers an intimate stay, providing the perfect base to explore Mallorca’s vineyards, olive groves, and charming countryside.
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Ca's Xorc - A Country Hideaway
Luxury retreat nestled in an idyllic mountain setting
Ca's Xorc is the place to stay if you're looking for somewhere rich in history with all the modern amenities. Breathtaking views, gourmet cuisine and a tranquil setting make it the ideal base for a peaceful stay in one of Mallorca's most beautiful corners.
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Finca Son Jorbo Hotel
Charming rural estate offering tranquillity, natural beauty and authentic Mallorcan hospitality
Run by a German couple and set in a rural location in central Mallorca with views over the local countryside and mountains, Finca Son Jorbo offers style and comfort in a restored 17th century country house. With the convenience of bed and breakfast and the added benefit of fully equipped self-catered apartments, Finca Son Jorbo is the perfect combination.
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Santa Clara Urban Spa & Hotel
Stylish urban retreat offering prime location, contemporary design, and stunning rooftop terrace views
This charming hotel is located in the historical old town, in the very heart of Palma de Mallorca. It is within easy walking distance of attractions such as the 10th century Arab baths and Palma's breathtaking gothic Cathedral.
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Melia Cala d'Or Luxury Hotel
Elegant boutique hotel near Cala d’Or beach with gardens and wellness facilities
Set in one of Mallorca’s most popular coastal areas, Meliá Cala d’Or Boutique Hotel offers a relaxed and elegant stay close to the beach. Surrounded by lush gardens, it provides a quieter setting while still being within easy reach of Cala d’Or’s shops, restaurants and coves.
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Palacio Ca Sa Galesa Hotel
Historic boutique hotel in Palma’s old town with elegant design and sea views
Set in a restored 16th-century palace in the heart of Palma’s old town, Palacio Ca Sa Galesa is a boutique hotel that combines historic character with modern comfort. Overlooking the bay, its central location places you within easy reach of the city’s main sights, while offering a quieter, more refined place to stay.
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PADI Diving Courses
From beginner dives to professional certifications in the heart of Mallorca’s underwater world
Discover a full range of PADI diving courses for all levels, from first-time beginners to professional instructors. Learn, progress and explore the underwater world with experienced guidance in a safe environment.
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Kayak Hire
Single and double kayak hire for families or groups of friends
Paddle around the southwestern coast of Mallorca in kayaks, exploring at your own pace and enjoying the stunning scenery this beautiful coastline has to offer.
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Stand Up Paddle Board Hire
SUP hire for all ages, fitness levels and within easy reach of beautiful locations
Discover the southwest coast of Mallorca on a stand-up paddle board at your own pace, and enjoy stunning scenery while practising an outdoor sport.
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Discover Scuba Diving Experience
Introductory scuba diving experience course, suitable for anyone aged eight and above
Your first underwater experience, designed for a safe and fun introduction to diving.
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Marine Reserve Snorkelling Boat Trip
Motor boat trip to Malgrats with swimming and snorkelling
Discover the beauty of Mallorca’s underwater world on a snorkelling boat trip to the Malgrats Marine Reserve, home to a wide variety of marine wildlife and crystal-clear waters. This experience is suitable for the whole family and offers an easy, enjoyable way to explore the sea.
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Guided Kayak Tour
Kayak tour around the Malgrats Islands, perfect for families or groups of friends
Paddle along the coast and between islands on our kayaks, discovering some of the most interesting spots in this beautiful part of Mallorca, including a cave and a natural pool where you can snorkel or swim in crystal-clear waters.
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Adriana Restaurant
Authentic Mediterranean flavours with sea views in Port Adriano
Adriana Restaurant, located on the ground floor of the Pure Salt Luxury Hotel in Port Adriano, Mallorca, offers an authentic taste of Mediterranean cuisine inspired by salt and the sea air. Guests can enjoy a warm and welcoming experience in two inviting spaces: the main restaurant and the adjoining bar, both designed to combine comfort with elegance.
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El Ceibo Restaurant
Grilled meats, steaks courtesy of Uruguay in a rustic, homely restaurant
El Ceibo Restaurant in Santa Ponsa is a true haven for lovers of grilled meats, offering a taste of Uruguay in the heart of Mallorca. Named after Uruguay’s national flower, this rustic and homely restaurant has built a culinary reputation over 35 years, specialising in premium cuts cooked over an open fire ‘parrilla’.
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Harbour Grill Restaurant
Dry-aged steaks and marina views with a relaxed, family-friendly feel
Set in the heart of the marina, Harbour Grill Restaurant is a go-to spot in Mallorca for anyone who appreciates exceptional grilled food in a relaxed, waterside setting. The star of the show is the impressive US Southbend Grill, which reaches temperatures of up to eight hundred degrees Celsius. This intense heat sears steaks in seconds, locking in flavour and tenderness while creating a beautifully caramelised crust on the outside.
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Trattoria Vino del Mar Restaurant
Italian elegance by the marina with signature dishes and stunning Port Adriano views
Trattoria Vino del Mar is a signature dining destination in the prestigious Port Adriano, widely regarded as one of Mallorca’s finest harbours. Renowned for its elegant Italian cuisine, this restaurant has earned a reputation as one of the island’s best spots for pasta and classic Mediterranean dishes.
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La Terraza Restaurant
Classic Mediterranean dining with marina views at Port Adriano
La Terraza de Port Adriano is a long-standing Mediterranean restaurant with a privileged setting overlooking one of Mallorca’s most exclusive marinas. Opened in nineteen ninety-two by Ignacio Doiztua Calero, it has evolved over more than three decades while staying true to its original aim: improving year after year with care, consistency and a lot of heart.
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Coast by East Restaurant and Bar
Sushi, grill and cocktails with stunning marina views
Coast by East Restaurant and Bar sits in a prime spot overlooking the luxurious yachts of Mallorca’s marina, offering a sophisticated dining experience with a focus on fresh sushi, sashimi, and Robata-grilled dishes. Led by sushi chef Jampa Thupten, the kitchen delivers creative and colourful dishes, from unusual sushi rolls to light, low-carb options and vibrant salads. For a full taste experience, diners can trust the staff to curate a spread served family-style, allowing you to sit back and enjoy the best the menu has to offer.
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Eolo Bar
Casual waterfront bar in Santa Ponça serving breakfast, lunch, and sunset cocktails
Eolo Bar is a casual and welcoming spot on the edge of Santa Ponça’s marina, perfect for a relaxed meal or drinks by the water. With a friendly and informal atmosphere, it’s an ideal place to start the day, enjoy a leisurely lunch, or watch the sunset over the harbour.
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Uppereast Nightclub
Exclusive nightlife and immersive LED experiences in the stylish marina of Port Adriano
Uppereast Nightclub is an exclusive nightlife destination located in the stylish marina of Port Adriano. Complementing the dining experience at coast by east, this sophisticated venue brings a touch of international club culture to Mallorca’s southwest coast.
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CCA Andratx Art Centre
Largest contemporary arts centre in Mallorca
The CCA Andratx Art Centre is dedicated to the creation and exhibition of contemporary art and is one of the largest centres of contemporary art in the Balearic Islands as well as the rest of Europe. The art gallery displays paintings, sculptures, installations, graphics and photographs from international and local artists, some of which are also for sale.
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Fundacio Pilar i Joan Miro
Art gallery & museum devoted to the famous Spanish painter
The painter and sculptor Joan Miro spent most of his life in Barcelona, but both his wife and mother were Mallorcan and he always longed to return to the scene of his childhood holidays to draw inspiraton from what he called "the light of Mallorca".
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Bodegas Son Puig
A family-run winery nestled in Mallorca's Serra de Tramuntana, producing limited-edition wines from estate-grown grapes.
Bodegas Son Puig is a small family-run winery producing wine from the Son Puig estate in the Puigpunyent valley, located within the Serra de Tramuntana in Mallorca. A limited series of wines are made from manually picked grapes grown exclusively onsite.
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Castell de Bellver Castle
Fabulous and unique round castle in Palma overlooking the city
A well-preserved 14th-century royal fortress with fragrant pine woods, an interesting museum and superb views over Palma Bay.
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Pueblo Español - Spanish Village
A 'show village' featuring a range of Spanish architecture
Spain gets the theme-park treatment at this 'village' in the outskirts of Palma, where reproductions of famous buildings from Cordoba, Toledo and Madrid are gathered together with typical houses from the Spanish regions.
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Es Baluard Museu
Wonderful contemporary art gallery in a 16th-century fort
Es Baluard Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art was opened in 2004 as a cultural institution for research and dissemination of Balearic & Mediterranean art from the 20th and 21st centuries.
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Canyamel Golf Course
18-hole golf course in north-east Mallorca
This golf course, situated in Canyamel in the nort-east of Mallorca, is renowned for being one of the most beautiful on the island.
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Son Servera Golf Course
Established golf course in north-east Mallorca
This golf club is located next to the sea in beautiful natural surroundings. The course was designed by John Harris and opened originally as a 9-hole course in 1967.
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Alcanada Golf Course
Rated 18-hole golf course in Mallorca - beautiful coastal situation
Looking to play golf by the sea, then Alcanada might be the course for you. It's situated in the north of Mallorca on the peninsula of Alcudia. The golf course opened in 2003 and was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
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Golf Park Mallorca Puntiro Golf Course
Championship 18-hole golf course in Mallorca designed by Jack Nicklaus
This golf club opened in 2006 and was designed by Jack Nicklaus' firm, Nicklaus Design Company. The 18-hole course is a par 71 and has been integrated into the local environment to provide an immersive golfing experience - the course has been likened to a links course.
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Son Antem Golf Course
Two 18-hole golf courses in central Mallorca
There are two courses at Son Antem Golf Club - the masterpieces of Francisco López Segalés, one of Spain’s leading course designers. Since 1990, he has designed courses in all the major resort areas of Spain. With Son Antem, Segalés has garnered rave reviews from professional golfers and vacationing ones alike.
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Pula Golf Course
European Tour golf course in Mallorca, in the north-east
This golf club was opened in 1995, originally designed by D.Santiago Sota. Between 2004-2006, the course was redesigned by Jose Maria Olazabal to prepare it for use on the International Pro-Tour.
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Santa Ponsa 
Santa Ponsa
Holiday beach resort in the south west of Mallorca
Santa Ponsa, also known as Santa Ponça, is a holiday resort situated in a beautiful sheltered cove in the south-west of Mallorca. Despite being a favourite among British visitors for over 40 years, it’s remarkably avoided too many of the high-rise developments seen in some of Mallorca’s neighbouring coastal resorts. Santa Ponsa bay sits against a gorgeous mountain backdrop, dotted with well-designed villas and apartment buildings that blend in nicely with the scenery.
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Port Adriano 
Port Adriano
Luxury marina close to Santa Ponsa
Port Adriano is a luxury marina perched on the southwestern coastline of Mallorca. Designed by French architect Philippe Starck, it opened in 2012 and currently stands as one of the most modern marinas in the Mediterranean.
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Peguera 
Peguera
Holiday beach resort in the south west of Majorca
A small beach resort in the south west of the island, Peguera – also known as Paguera – sits on the coast near Andratx. It offers idyllic blue flag beaches, along with a good selection of hotels and restaurants catering for a full range of budgets.
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Magaluf 
Magaluf
Holiday beach resort in the south-west of Majorca
Magaluf is arguably one of Europe’s most well-known beach resorts. Over the past couple of decades, significant investment and revitalisation efforts have been made to transform its image from a budget-friendly party hotspot to a more upscale and refined destination.
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Palma Nova 
Palma Nova
Holiday beach resort in the south-west of Mallorca
There are still people who can remember when Palma Nova was just a village. Then, along came the tourist boom and the 'new Palma' was established as one of the first purpose-built tourist destinations on the island. Now we see Palma Nova moving towards high-quality tourism, becoming ‘the’ up-and-coming spot on the southwest coast.
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Calvia 
Calvia
Traditional rural town in the south-west of Mallorca
Calvia town is the administrative centre for the southwestern region of Mallorca. The region is said to be the richest municipality in Spain. It hit the jackpot when tourists discovered the nearby beaches, and developments like Magaluf and Palma Nova were built.
