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Small coastal town in north-east Mallorca
Set within the municipality of Arta, Colònia de Sant Pere is a small, unpretentious fishing village located on the northeast. It's one of few villages on Mallorca’s coastline to resist succumbing to tourism, which means that, even in the peak summertime, the most common language you will hear on its beach is Spanish.
Colònia de Sant Pere has all the qualities you could want from a quiet holiday retreat. Its glowing assets include a pretty traditional style harbour and a promenade lined with restaurants overlooking a small sandy beach. This place is a world away from resort life, so don’t expect large scale hotels, commercial activities or nightlife, instead just a few tourists enjoying the Mallorcan sunshine in an authentic Spanish village.
In the summertime, families tend to inhabit some of the large villas in this region and there are quite a few internationally-owned boats mooring in the harbour. Lovers of the great outdoors, particularly cycling and hiking enthusiasts are also fond of the area.
The biggest festival in Colònia de Sant Pere is celebrated in honour of the village’s patron saint, Sant Pere, on the evening of 29 June. In true Mallorcan style, the locals come out in full force with music, dancing and fireworks.
As part of the “Evolution Mallorca International Film Festival”, Port Adriano will collaborate with four movies screening in a very special way. You only need to come with your car, tune in the indicated radio channel and enjoy the movie as never before!
Since its launch in 2004, the Festival of Classical Music in Port de Sóller has become one of the outstanding events for the lovers of classical music in Mallorca.
The Halloween spirit invades Katmandu Park with millions of adventures, new attractions, contests, spooky monsters and much more.
BCM is guaranteed to host one of the biggest parties on the island this Halloween. Expect fearsome costumes, extravagant theatre shows and exceptional entertainment at this particular spooky rave.
Pueblo Espanol provides the perfect setting for a frightful evening on Halloween, so dress up in your scariest attire and join in the fun.
Palma Aquarium is organising a very special Halloween event for children aged five to 11, a sleepover surrounded by sharks!
The present-day Colònia de Sant Pere was founded in the early 19th century. In 1820, after one of the last and deadliest outbreaks of the bubonic plague in nearby Artà, many survivors sought refuge along the coast and established the settlement. Before this, the area around Colònia de Sant Pere was said to be known for wild boar hunting according to local legend.
There’s a lovely little sandy beach in Colònia de Sant Pere, which is about 80 metres long and child-friendly thanks to a man-made breakpoint. On the other side of this breakpoint, there’s a popular surf area. Sun loungers and parasol rentals are nowhere to be seen, which means there are more locals and fewer tourists visiting this particular beach.
A lovely sandy beach to soak up the rays, away from the large scale tourist resort beaches in the north of Mallorca.
Renowned as a wonderful, “locals’” beach close to Colonia de Sant Pere, Cala Tono is a small cove full of golden sand, enclosed by the azure sea with views up towards the hills of Cap Ferrutx.
Situated between the towns of Can Picafort and Colonia de Sant Pere at the eastern end of Alcudia’s bay, lies the small seaside resort of Son Serra de Marina. The beach here is called ‘Sa Canova’ and is often referred to as a ‘Dreamland’ thanks to its hazy mountain views and luminescent sea.
Stretching along the coastline between Son Serra de Marina and S’Estanyol, is one of Mallorca’s most beautiful and natural beaches. Due to its slight inaccessibility and the fact that it is relatively unknown by tourists this gem of a beach is quiet even in the peak of summer.
There is a 5km patch of isolated coast between Playa Son Baulo and Son Serra de Marina in North Mallorca that is known as Playa de Son Real. It is a rough stretch of coastline that is mostly made up of pebbly inlets and rocky outcrops, but interspersed with them is a scattering of the holy grail of beaches – tiny perfect white sandy coves with easy access to the turquoise sea.
The beach at Son Baulo is a good antidote to the heaving masses and consumerism of neighbouring Ca’n Picafort. Still busy and still boasting everything you need, Son Baulo has managed to retain some character and a bit more class than its larger and better-known neighbour.
With over a dozen restaurants in Colònia de Sant Pere, there’s more than enough options for dining out whilst holidaying in the area. Being an authentic fishing village, it should come as no surprise that there are plenty of good seafood restaurants.
There are no nightclubs, late-night dance venues, or bars open past 01:00. The atmosphere is family-friendly, with local bars, casual dining, seaside walkways, ideal for a few drinks evening under the stars .
There is certainly the typical Spanish laid-back approach to life in Colònia de Sant Pere. The area is particularly attractive to families looking for a tranquil, unpretentious holiday on the island. While many use this quiet spot as a place to unwind, if you do get itchy feet there are some fun activities available to get you moving.
Other than a supermarket, pharmacy, a bakery you won’t find much in the way of shopping in Colònia de Sant Pere. There is a small weekly market on Saturday mornings, which is worth checking out. For more shopping, you could head into Artà for their weekly craft market on Tuesdays or just browse some of the artisan, interior décor and boutique stores here.
While there are no commercial water sports companies based in Colònia de Sant Pere, the northeastern coastline boasts stunning coves, dramatic rock formations, and crystal-clear turquoise waters ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving. Surfers will also appreciate the consistent easterly winds along the northeastern end of the beach, which often create excellent conditions for catching waves.
100,000 cyclists cannot be wrong. Mallorca is one of the most popular and idyllic islands for cycling with it's plentiful flat farm roads and challenging hill climbs.
Combining nature, bird spotting and a bit of exercise with a cycle round the nature reserve by the holiday resort of Puerto Alcudia.
Although parts of this route can be tricky to negotiate for the less seasoned bikers it is worth the effort to enjoy the beautiful beaches.
A great way to explore this part of the coast and easy enough for the whole family to enjoy...especially with beach breaks along the way.
An intermediate route for those used to climbing steeper sections of road on a bike, with stunning views of the coastline.
Beginner (or intermediate if you want to ride it at pace!) cycle route that uses the purpose built paths around the Alcudia area.
A coastal walk in this part of the island is a must, with routes ranging from relaxed strolls to more challenging hikes, there’s something for every level of ability and enthusiasm. One particularly scenic trail runs between Son Serra de Marina and Colònia de Sant Pere, stretching 5km and forming part of the GR222 route. For those looking to go further, the hike can be extended by an additional 6km by including Son Bauló.
This is a small part of the GR222 walking route which will eventually link Arta and the Llevant Peninsula with Lluc and the world heritage site that is the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range.
Arta is located in the far north-east of Mallorca.
A beautiful 6km coastal hike from Can Picafort to Son Serra de Marina taking in stunning sea views, archaeological sites, deserted beaches, ecological areas and the occasional nudist.
A beautiful 6km coastal hike in the north of Mallorca taking in stunning sea views, archaeological sites, deserted beaches, ecological areas and the occasional nudist.
The east coast of Mallorca is well worth exploring with its blue flag beaches, Llevant Natural Park and hiking trails for all levels. There are several signposted walks which can be accessed from both Cala Mesquida and Cala Agulla.
Capdepera is located in the far north-east of Mallorca. In the village of Capdepera itself, before beginning the hike, you can visit the gloriously restored Castle of Capdepera.
Karakorum offer hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing and canyoning throughout Mallorca.
A fantastic and fun way to explore the Mallorcan coastline with friends and family!
Enjoy great diving in Mallorca with Albatros Diving, based on the east coast in Cala Bona.
Totally private, beautifully finished, uniquely located: in these 3 features lies the authentic soul of the spectacular Villa Comella. Perfectly located just 2km from Arta and 10km away from some of the best beaches of the island (such as Cala Torta, Cala Agulla, Cala Ratjada), sheltered by mature trees, surronded by more than 3000sqm of private gardens and built to an exceptionally high standard, Villa Es Comella is set to impress.
Villa La Corbaia is a beautiful villa away from home perfectly located in the green, unspoilt countryside of Artà. Sleeping up to 6 guests in 3 spacious bedrooms (in two bedrooms upstairs, the downstairs bedroom has a fan), this villa provides superb views and easy access to the sandy beaches and golf courses of the region.
Villa Es Mirador is located in Artà, Mallorca. This detached vacation rental property is air-conditioned and sleeps up to 6 people with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a private pool, it is quiet rural area near Arta , Mallorca.
Villa Son Tord, with its amazing rural location, great privacy and high quality finishing, is the perfect holiday villa for all those guests looking for peace and relaxation, yet being in close proximity to the pretty town of Arta and the sandy beaches of Cala Torta, Cala Ratjada etc.
Beach Villa Catalina is a delightfully pretty, holiday home with private pool located within easy walking distance to the sandy beach and shops of Can Picafort. Sleeping up to 8 guests in 4 bedrooms, the villa offers unbeatable value for money in a location where a car is not essential. The interiors are welcoming and beautifully decorated, the gardens are inviting, the newly installed swimming pool inviting: all the ingredients for an unforgettable holiday!
Fantastic villa with swimming pool located in Can Picafort, just 450 meters from the beach, where 7 guests can stay.
In Colònia de Sant Pere, accommodation is all about villa and apartment rentals. You'll find a variety of options in and around the village to suit all budgets, from charming whitewashed villas to traditional Mallorcan homes built from rustic stone.
Carrossa is located on one of the gentle Llevant hills in the authentic north-east of Mallorca, not far from the romantic little town of Artà. The magnificent country estate, offers a fabulous view of the surrounding bays from Alcùdia to Cala Millor.
Car hire is a viable option in Mallorca and Colonia de Sant Pere being on the opposite side of the island is just over an hour's drive from Palma airport. Or take the worry out of getting from the airport and book a transfer.
There are no direct buses from the airport.
Experience luxury and convenience with this company. Arrive at your yacht charter, sunset tour or boat trip in unparalleled style in a Rolls Royce Ghost.
The established company have been offering a reliable, reasonably priced, private transfer service in Mallorca since 1993.
This taxi company offers 24-hour service from the airport to your accommodation all around Mallorca.
With offices in Alcudia and the airport, Majorca Airport Transfers has a large fleet of taxis, minibuses and coaches to suit all group sizes.
Multilingual company offering transfers from the airport to your destination.
This taxi & transfer company operates out of Palma, covering the whole of Mallorca Island.
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