Quiet lane in the centre of Campos in Mallorca with a sandstone church, a natural stone wall and the farmland of the south

South (Es Trenc, Colònia de Sant Jordi, Santanyí)

Campos

Campos is the agricultural centre of southern Mallorca and the municipality in which most of the natural beach of Es Trenc lies – a place without mass tourism, but with high-quality thermal spa and finca hotels.

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Campos is a farming town – the beaches are a few kilometres away.

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Campos lies in the flat south between Llucmajor, Felanitx and the coast. The town itself is a working town with a market, bakeries and cheese dairies; the municipality's holiday side is Es Trenc, the salt pans and the fincas in the surrounding countryside. The only natural thermal healing spring in the Balearic Islands is in this municipality.

Is Campos right for your holiday?

Well suited for

  • Beach days at Es Trenc without a row of hotels
  • Finca and thermal spa hotel holidays in the south
  • Cycling on flat country lanes

Less suited for

  • Holidays without a car
  • Going out in the evening

At a glance

Region
South (Es Trenc, Colònia de Sant Jordi, Santanyí)
From the airport
45 km · approx. 40 min
Without a car
2/5
Nearby beaches
Platja d'Es Trenc, S'Arenal de Sa Ràpita
Coordinates
39.4306, 3.0189

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Editorial rating from 1 to 5 – for comparing places, not as a review.

  • Beach4/5
  • Peace and quiet4/5
  • Nightlife1/5
  • Families3/5
  • Culture2/5
  • Food & drink3/5

On the ground

What makes Campos special

Es Trenc

The island's best-known natural beach lies mostly within the municipality of Campos; the southern access is via Colònia de Sant Jordi.

Salinas d'Es Trenc

The salt pans between Campos and the coast are where the Flor de Sal is produced.

Farming instead of rows of hotels

Cheese dairies, bakeries and fields shape the municipality – there is no mass tourism here.

Sights

What to see in Campos

  • Salinas d'Es Trenc / Flor de Sal ↗

    Salt gardens/natural monument

    Traditional salt production since the Middle Ages, shop and guided tours on site

    Well-known gourmet salt brand, guided tours

    Ctra. Campos a Colònia de Sant Jordi Km 8,7, 07630 Campos

    Admission: see the official website

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Accommodation

Where to stay in Campos?

Around Campos there are 5-star thermal spa and boutique hotels as well as finca resorts. The municipality is one of the largest agricultural finca areas on the island.

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Getting around locally

The town can be explored on foot, but Es Trenc and the salt pans are several kilometres away – without a car, you depend on seasonal buses.

Bus connections: TIB buses connect Campos with Palma, Llucmajor, Santanyí and the south coast; seasonal services run to Es Trenc.

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Beaches

Swimming near Campos

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Location of Campos and the nearest beaches.

Beaches

Beaches near Campos in detail

  • Platja d'Es Trenc ↗

    Natural beach, dunes · Campos (access partly via Ses Salines/Colònia de Sant Jordi)

    Location:
    approx. 9 km south of Campos
    Ground:
    Sand
    Families:
    very high
    Facilities:
    paid car parks, wooden kiosks instead of chiringuitos (beach bars)
    Food & drink:
    simple kiosks
    Parking:
    paid, limited
    Bus:
    seasonal beach buses
    Special feature:
    Mallorca's best-known natural beach; the beach lies mostly within the municipality of Campos, southern access via Colònia de Sant Jordi
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Food & Drink

Restaurants in Campos

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Bars & cafés

Coffee, aperitifs and evenings in Campos

Traditional bars & cafés

Everyday places for coffee, breakfast, tapas and an afternoon beer – explicitly not nightlife.

  • Pastisseria Pomar ↗

    Traditional bakery/patisserie

    Well-known family bakery tradition on the island for ensaïmadas, featured several times in the local press

    Clientele: everyone, including day-trippers

    Ronda de Jaume II 2, 07630 Campos

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Market

Market days in Campos

  • Campos market ↗

    Thursday & Saturday · 08:00-13:30

    The Saturday market is one of the largest in the south, including a flea market

    Carrer de Jaume II / Plaça Major

    all year round

Culinary discoveries

Specialities around Campos

The Salinas d'Es Trenc lie within the municipality – this is where Flor de Sal, the island's best-known salt product, is harvested.

Topics around Campos

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Frequently asked questions about Campos

Is Es Trenc in Campos?

Mostly, yes. The beach lies mainly within the municipality of Campos; the southern access is via Colònia de Sant Jordi in the municipality of Ses Salines.

When is market day in Campos?

The market is held on Thursdays and Saturdays from 08:00 to 13:30 around Carrer de Jaume II and Plaça Major, and the Saturday market is the larger one.

Is Campos worth it as a base?

Yes, for finca and wellness holidays in the south; if you want to be within walking distance of the beach, you are better off staying in Colònia de Sant Jordi.

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