At first glance Santa Ponsa, or Santa Ponça, appears to be little more than a resort for a traditional family beach holiday – yet it hides a wealth of natural and historical features and plays host to some of the most luxurious properties in Mallorca. The town centre enjoys a stunning backdrop of mountains and woods and its sprawling outskirts include world-class golf resorts and homes for the superyacht owners of the famed Port Adriano. Situated in Mallorca’s southwest, Santa Ponsa has two sandy beaches: the 560-metre stretch known as Playa de Santa Ponsa ‘the big beach’, and the smaller cove Caló d’en Pallisser known locally as Playa Pequeña or ‘the small beach’. All the facilities you need for a typical sea, sand and sun family summer holiday are here and great deal more. Our guide explores the best that Santa Ponsa has to offer and interesting things to do in the surrounding areas.
There are many modern family holiday 4-star hotels in Santa Ponsa some with privileged positions along the beach front of Playa de Santa Ponsa. If it is a 5-star luxury seafront experience with spa you are after then we have the perfect hotel for you. Indeed if you prefer a more rural quiet location nearby we have just the accommodation for you in our exclusive selection of hotels in Santa Ponsa.
Santa Ponsa is the perfect beach resort for families wanting to relax by the sea while enjoying a lively nightlight along the promenade.
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Santa Ponsa has a very international atmosphere with a mix of British, German, Spanish, Italian and Asian bars and restaurants. It is easy to grab a snack at one of the beach bars or chiringuitos. For a more haute-cuisine experience its worth a visit to Der Österreicher Restaurant in Nova Santa Ponsa or 7Fuegos, overlooking the Club Náutico.
Whether premium steak or fresh fish of the day, local cuisine or Italian classics; there’s something for the whole family at Santa Ponsa.
The main attraction of Santa Ponsa itself is Playa de Santa Ponsa around which most of the town is centred. It is included in our guide to the best beaches in Mallorca. Protected by lifeguards and dotted with popular watersports, this beach is ideal for families as it is shallow, sandy and sweeps across the entire width of the bay. Sailing, surfing, scuba and jet skiing are all within easy reach and there are also a purpose-built play areas for children.
Playa Santa Ponsa is a family friendly beach with water sports and onsite restaurants. Lifeguards, changing facilities, parking & wheelchair accessibility.
For yachters, the Club Náutico de Santa Ponsa is located in a deep natural inlet and has just over 500 berths. One of the most picturesque yacht clubs in Mallorca, it is nearly always full and is a pretty place to stop and have a bite to eat.
Arrange a diving class, hire a kayak, charter a yacht or enjoy a delicious Mediterranean meal at Santa Ponsa’s Nautical Club.
Nova Santa Ponsa is home to three golf courses (Santa Ponsa I, II and III), making this an ideal area for golfers to holiday and own property.
With two 18-hole courses and a 9-hole course, Santa Ponsa is not surprisingly a popular place for golfers to own property.
The prestigious Mallorca Country Club is a distinguished social and sports club located in the heart of Calvia. It is the only facility in Mallorca that has all three playing surfaces (grass, clay and hard court). Local and international members are invited to enjoy private access to the various activities and services on offer such as a health and wellness center, first-class restaurant and exclusive events hosted by the club. Santa Ponsa Tennis Club is the idyll place to learn or practice tennis while relaxing on holidays.
Finesse your tennis game, work on your fitness, nurture your wellbeing, or delight in a leisurely meal at the eminent Mallorca Country Club.
Enjoy a great game of tennis at Santa Ponsa’s Tennis Club. There are 8 courts for hire and some top instructors.
In less than 10 minutes by car you can also reach Port Adriano which is one of Mallorca’s few ports for super-yachts and has a good range of designer shops and restaurants for those in search of a more luxury lifestyle. The renowned architect Philppe Starck was commissioned for its major upgrade.
Port Adriano: The Philippe Starck designed harbour of 80 sailing and motor yacht moorings, 40 fashion boutiques, chill-out bars and restaurants. Visit now!
The most popular activity in Santa Ponsa is lazing on the beach or eating out at one of the many bars and restaurants. Because of its access to the motorway and the nearby Tramuntana mountain range, Santa Ponsa makes an ideal base for hikers and bikers. There is also the popular Jungle Parc outdoor adventure park. Nature lovers can feed the wild flock of parakeets located in the small wood by the big beach or watch the ducks wandering the town. If you are interested in archaeology the Sa Morisca nature park is well worth a visit. Santa Ponsa is also an ideal base for excursions around the island including a boat trip to the nature resort of Dragonera Island. There are three world class golf resorts in Nova Santa Ponsa which feature purpose-built homes with views over the green and surrounding mountains. You can find out more about Santa Ponsa Golf with our in-depth guide. Only golf course I, is public and the area hosts many high-profile tournaments.
Kayak to the Malgrats islands, go scuba diving to a sunken ship or simply relax on the beach; there’s plenty of fun to be had in Santa Ponsa.
The annual fiesta of Rei En Jaume is the main festival celebrated in Santa Ponsa and includes about 60 events. The most important are two parades, a mock battle on the beach, a medieval market and all kinds of live entertainment during September. The large beach is the meeting point, while pedestrian streets attract markets, live music and pop-up bars. Another important feature of these special celebration is the Nit de Foc on the eve of Sant Joan, a celebration with traditional music and dancing which lasts until the wee hours of the morning. The NGO ‘The Lions’ also holds an annual charity event during the autumn.
Santa Ponsa’s biggest fiesta takes place over two weeks in September with plenty of traditional flavour. It culminates in an epic mock reenactment battle on the beach between the Moors and Christians.
Festes del Rei en Jaume is a day dedicated to celebrating Jaime I reconquest of Mallorca from the Moors in 1229. Come to Santa Ponça for family fun!
The eve of Sant Joan on 23rd July is a fiery fiesta which involves bonfires, devils dancing, bbq’s and partying on the beach. Sant Ponsa isn’t the only place to celebrate it, but it’s party is usually one of the largest on the island.
Santa Ponsa is an easy 30-minute taxi journey from the airport. Getting there by public transport is possible and takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes. It require a bus into Palma and another to Santa Ponsa. Download the MobiPalma app for more transport information. Transport to Santa Ponsa• Bus: Take the A1 bus from the airport to Porta des Camps. You will need to cross the road and catch the number 102 bus towards Andratx which includes a stop at Plaza Santa Ponsa. • Taxi: There are a taxi rank in the main roundabout in Santa Ponsa called Parada Pinos Santa Ponsa. The local taxi number is +34 971 134 700 • Parking: There is street parking available and at least three public car parks in the area. In high season and during September festivities it does get very busy. Distance to Santa Ponsa: 30-minute drive from the airport 25-minute drive from Santa Ponsa to Palma 12-minute drive to Magaluf 20-minute drive to Port Andratx
Santa Ponsa is famous in Mallorcan history: Sa Caleta, the inlet now housing Santa Ponsa Marina is where King Jaume I landed on September 10th 1229 beginning the re-conquest of the island from the Moors. This site is now marked with a large stone cross and this event is commemorated every year with the exciting fiesta Rei En Jaume. There are also several archeological sites to visit dating back to the Moorish and Roman occupations. The town has an interesting mix of international residents and much of the architecture is purpose-built for tourism. Within the town itself you are most likely to see families enjoying typical package holidays, but Santa Ponsa also provides a hub of amenities for the more up-market outlying areas which feature some of the most luxurious properties on the island. Nova Santa Ponsa is most famous for golf and surrounding the town are many protected, green areas plus views of the magnificent peak of the supposed magical mountain the Galatzó. For shopping, there is a wide range of boutiques and gift shops plus the Saturday market and quirky street vendors. The nearby PolÃgono Son Bugadelles is a large industrial estate with a good gym and a wide range of retail businesses attracting customers from across the island including many furniture stores, building and yacht suppliers and interior designers such as Knox Design.
Santa Ponsa has a distinctly international atmosphere with a very mixed community. It has extensive residential property areas and useful local amenities such as banks, schools and supermarkets.
Buying a property in Santa Ponsa offers luxury villas on big plots, contemporary seafront homes and ‘lock-up and leave’ holiday apartments on the beach.
Santa Ponsa tends to attract retired ex-pats, families and golf and boat enthusiasts. The area can be very quiet during low season but is still attractive for year-round living because of its amenities and easy access to Palma and Calvia village. The variety of residents that it attracts also means the facilities meet the needs of almost any budget. It is important to be careful which area you buy in if you are looking for property in Santa Ponsa. Some of the outlying areas such as Nova Santa Ponsa are very exclusive as they serve the boat and golf community and those looking for secure holiday accommodation. Other areas of the town can be rowdy and a little intimidating during peak season – great if you like clubbing in lively Irish and Scottish venues aimed at the package holiday tourists, but not everyone’s cup of tea. Because of these stark contrasts property prices in the area vary greatly. You can pick up a studio apartment in the main town for less than €200,000 but avoid the north side of the bay around Ramon de Montcada if you want a quiet night. Neighbouring Costa de la Calma is a more affordable residential area with the popular ‘Square’ which features live entertainment in summer. Seafront properties stretching from the big beach to Port Adriano fetch a premium with detached houses typically costing around €5m. For a luxury apartment in one of the gated or golf complexes (around Calle Gran Via Penyes Rotges or Calle de Chopin) you should expect to pay from €350,000 – €700,000. Very few detached villas in good order are available for less than €1m and can cost as much as €11m for a prime location. These prices are reflected in the high standard of build with well-planned gardens and luxurious pools and tight security.
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With easy motorway access everything from the liveliness of Palma Nova and Magaluf to the quiet of Andratx is within easy reach. The adjacent towns of Costa de la Calma and Son Ferrer are largely residential and the nearby Port Adriano is a Mecca for designer shopping and super-yachts.
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