South (Es Trenc, Colònia de Sant Jordi, Santanyí)
Colònia de Sant Jordi
Colònia de Sant Jordi is a quiet harbour town in the south of Mallorca and the main starting point for Es Trenc, the salt pans of Ses Salines and boat trips to the Cabrera National Park.
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The boats to the Cabrera National Park leave from here.
The south is flat, bright and far less built up than the coasts in the east and south-west. Colònia de Sant Jordi has a fishing harbour, several small town beaches and a modest promenade. People who stay here come for the natural beaches, the salt and Cabrera – not for hotel entertainment programmes.
Is Colònia de Sant Jordi right for your holiday?
Well suited to
- Natural beaches such as Es Trenc without a long drive
- Boat trips to Cabrera
- A quiet beach holiday in the south
- Salt, salt pans and regional produce
Less suited to
- Nightlife
- A wide choice of restaurants outside the season
- Mountain views
At a glance
- Region
- South (Es Trenc, Colònia de Sant Jordi, Santanyí)
- From the airport
- 42 km · approx. 45 min
- Without a car
- 3/5
- Nearby beaches
- Platja d'Es Trenc, Platja des Carbó
- Coordinates
- 39.3182, 2.9949
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Editorial assessment from 1 to 5 – for comparing places, not as a rating.
- Beach5/5
- Peace and quiet4/5
- Nightlife1/5
- Families4/5
- Culture2/5
- Food & drink3/5
On the ground
What makes Colònia de Sant Jordi special
Es Trenc
The island's best-known natural beach begins a few kilometres to the west – with no strip of hotels and limited parking.
Cabrera boat trips
The licensed trips into the national park leave from the harbour; places are scarce in summer.
Salt pans of Ses Salines
Sea salt production shapes the landscape – flor de sal from this region is a typical souvenir.
Town beaches
Es Dolç, Es Port and Es Carbó offer shallow, clear water at varying distances from the town.
Accommodation
Where to stay in Colònia de Sant Jordi?
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Harbour / centre
Restaurants, boat jetty and bus stop within walking distance.
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Towards Es Dolç
Quiet apartment areas by the dune beach.
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Ses Salines / inland
Fincas and country hotels – not practical without a car.
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Getting around
The town beaches, harbour and restaurants are within walking distance. For Es Trenc and the salt pans, a bike, the beach bus or a car is more practical.
Bus connections: Buses to Palma, Campos and Ses Salines; in summer, beach buses towards Es Trenc.
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Activities & experiences in Colònia de Sant Jordi
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Es Trenc
Beach & nature
The natural beach of Es Trenc lies a few kilometres west of the town.
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Salt pans of Ses Salines
Nature & culture
The salt pan landscape shows traditional sea salt production in the south of Mallorca.
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Snorkelling
Water sports
The clear stretches of coast around the town offer snorkelling opportunities when conditions are right.
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Aventura IB
Water sports in Mallorca
Diving school in Colònia de Sant Jordi with courses, try dives and diving trips.
Carrer Gabriel Roca 24, 07638 Colònia de Sant Jordi
Beaches
Swimming near Colònia de Sant Jordi
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Platja d'Es Trenc
Fine sand · approx. 2.0 km Natural sandy beach with shallow, turquoise water and dunes. Family Beach profile →
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Platja des Carbó
Fine sand · approx. 1.4 km Long, unspoilt sandy beach with views of offshore islands south of Colònia de Sant Jordi. Family Snorkelling Beach profile →
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Excursions
Activities around Colònia de Sant Jordi
Location of Colònia de Sant Jordi and the nearest beaches.
Food & drink
Restaurants in Colònia de Sant Jordi
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Salicornia
Colonia Sant Jordi
Mediterranean
- Couples
- Romantic
Topics around Colònia de Sant Jordi
- South region Natural beaches, salt pans, little development
- Es Trenc Getting there, parking and the best time of day
- Flor de Sal Salt production and where to buy
- Visiting the salt pans Guided tours and opening hours
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Frequently asked questions about Colònia de Sant Jordi
How do you get from Colònia de Sant Jordi to Es Trenc?
By bike in a good 20 minutes, in summer by beach bus or boat, by car via the car parks at Ses Covetes – these are often full from late morning.
Is a Cabrera boat trip worth it?
Yes, if the weather and sea conditions are right. The number of visitors to the national park is limited; tickets should be booked in advance in high season.
Is the town suitable for children?
Yes. The town beaches shelve gently and are sheltered; waves and currents are less often an issue than on the north-west coast.
How far away is the airport?
Around 42 kilometres, about 45 minutes' drive.
Image credits: Coast near Colònia de Sant Jordi: Photo Strubbl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · Es Trenc beach with clear water: Photo Yaroslav Syubayev, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons