Ses Covetes
Traditional beach resort in the south of Majorca
Ses Covetes is on the south east coast of Mallorca, and is a purpose built little resort with just a couple of cafes and some holiday accommodation.
The village itself is small and peaceful, but was at one time the centre of an environmental and legal controversy. There are couple of bars and restaurants but nothing too crazy goes on here. The area seems to have suffered from the economic difficulties of recent years - sadly, there are a number of half-finished developments along the coastline.
History & Culture in Colonia de Sant Jordi
The name Ses Covetes translates to ‘the small caves’ in Catalan, likely referencing the natural rock formations in the area. Historically the surrounding area was rural and agricultural, sparsely populated used mainly for fishing, farming and the like.
Much of the land around here is a designated protected natural zone, which limits development. In the nineties a large complex was planned, and following environmental protests and years of legal battles the Spanish Supreme Cour upheld the area's protected status and any buildings were torn down.
Beaches in Colonia de Sant Jordi
People come here for one thing - to get to Platja Es Trenc, a 3km stretch of fine white sand backed by gentle dunes. Es Trenc is one of Mallorca's most famous beaches. It is in a natural setting, south facing and very beautiful.
On the other side of the town is the equally nice Sa Rapita beach.
Beaches in Mallorca
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Sa Rapita Beach, South Mallorca
Located <1 km away
Also known as Platja de Sa Ràpita, an alternative to Es Trenc is the beautiful neighbouring beach at S’Arenal de sa Rapita in the southeast of Majorca. It is much quieter than Es Trenc, and is popular with families, surfers and windsurfers.
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Es Trenc Beach, Ses Covetes
Located 1.5 km away
Unassigned to any of the island’s numerous holiday resorts, the stunning beach of Es Trenc is geographically fairly isolated with a wonderful wild and natural feel. With 2km of bleached white sand and transparent water, it's often referred to as more Caribbean than Mediterranean in characteristics.
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Es Raco de S'Arena Beach, South Mallorca
Located 4.9 km away
Es Racó de S'Arena offers a complete escape from the bustle of tourists and is great for exploring or walking. If you're lucky, you could find yourself completely alone here. Even when there are other people, there is enough space to carve out an area which feels private.
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Es Carbo Beach, Colonia de Sant Jordi
Located 6.4 km away
If you are looking for a beach where you can get away from it all, then Es Carbo may be the one for you. A 30 minute walk east from Colonia St Jordi in the south of Mallorca, it is a vast stretch of white sand that sits in a protected bay.
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Playa Es Caragol Beach, South Mallorca
Located 10.8 km away
Found on the west side of Mallorca’s most southern tip, Es Caragol is wonderful if you enjoy sunbathing somewhere a little more remote than your usual tourist spot.
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Cala Pi Beach, South Mallorca
Located 11.7 km away
Sheltered and protected from the winds, Cala Pi sits nestled between two tall rocky cliffs, with its name 'Pi' deriving from the pine trees bordering its clifftops. You can often see yachts moored at the end of the cove, further enhancing its already picture-perfect visual appeal.
