Santanyí

Santanyí lies a few kilometres inland and therefore does not live solely from day tourism. Sandstone from the local quarries also shapes the cathedral in Palma; in the town itself it creates a very uniform streetscape. As a base, Santanyí works for travellers who want to drive to a different cove each morning and return in the evening to a town with restaurants and everyday life – provided you have a car.

Is Santanyí right for your holiday?

Well suited to

• Cove-hopping in the south-east
• Markets, galleries and food
• Couples and the low season
• Holiday homes and fincas

Less suited to

• Holidays without a hire car
• A beach right outside your accommodation

At a glance

Region

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

From the airport

51 km · approx. 45 min

Without a car

2/5

Nearby beaches

Cala Llombards, Cala Mondragó (Font de n'Alis), Caló des Moro, S'Amarador, Cala S'Almunia, Cala Santanyí, Caló des Màrmols, Platja des Caragol

Coordinates

39.3547, 3.1289

Town profile compared

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

• Beach3/5
• Peace and quiet4/5
• Nightlife2/5
• Families3/5
• Culture4/5
• Food & drink4/5

On the ground

What makes Santanyí special

Weekly market on Wednesdays and Saturdays

The market fills the square in front of the church with fruit, cheese, olives, ceramics and textiles. On Saturdays it is bigger and much busier.

Sandstone and townscape

Marès stone from the quarries around Santanyí was used for churches all over Mallorca. In the town it gives the façades a warm, uniform look.

Coves within reach

Cala Santanyí, Cala Llombards, Caló des Moro and the Mondragó Natural Park are all within a 15-minute drive – no other town in the south has so many coves this close together.

Galleries and crafts

Galleries and studios have settled around the Plaça Major, many showing works by artists who live permanently on the island.

Accommodation

Where to stay in Santanyí?

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Activities & experiences in Santanyí

Top activities & experiences

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  Santanyí weekly market

  Market & culture

  The weekly market in the historic centre is one of the defining experiences of the town.

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  Mondragó Natural Park

  Nature & hiking

  Coastal paths link pine forest and sheltered coves in the natural park.

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  Snorkelling

  Water sports

  Several coves around Santanyí offer suitable snorkelling areas when the water is calm.

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  Boat trips from Cala Figuera

  Boat excursion

  Nearby – from Cala Figuera

  Cala Figuera is the nearby starting point for boat trips along the south-east coast.

More activities in Santanyí

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  Cala Santanyí Diving / Paco's Diving

  Water sports on Mallorca

  Nearby – approx. 5 km from Santanyí

  Diving centre in Cala Santanyí with courses and dive trips along the south-east coast.

  C/ Costa d'en Nofre 15, 07659 Cala Santanyí

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Beaches

Swimming near Santanyí

• Cala Llombards

  Fine sand · approx. 55 m Fjord-like cove with a wide sandy bed, turquoise-green water and a popular beach bar. Families Snorkelling Beach profile →

• Cala Mondragó (Font de n'Alis)

  Fine sand · approx. 75 m The main beach of the Mondragó Natural Park, with fine sand and beach restaurants. Families Snorkelling Beach profile →

• Caló des Moro

  Fine sand · approx. 30 m Fjord-like rocky cove with crystal-clear, vivid turquoise water between steep rock walls. Snorkelling Beach profile →

• S'Amarador

  Fine sand · approx. 145 m Unspoilt sandy beach in the middle of the Parc Natural de Mondragó, surrounded by dense pine forest. Families Snorkelling Beach profile →

• Cala S'Almunia

  Rock · approx. 30 m Age-old fishing cove with tiny stone houses, boat ramps and crystal-clear water. Snorkelling Beach profile →

• Cala Santanyí

  Fine sand · approx. 70 m Family-friendly sandy cove with a diving school and the nearby Es Pontàs rock formation. Families Snorkelling Beach profile →

• Caló des Màrmols

  Fine sand · approx. 40 m Secluded cove with fine sand and striking marble-like rock formations. Snorkelling Beach profile →

• Platja des Caragol

  Fine sand · approx. 500 m Unspoilt sandy beach in the far south, framed by dunes. Families Snorkelling Beach profile →

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Food & drink

Restaurants in Santanyí

• €€

  El Mirador de Cala Figuera

  Santanyí

  Mallorcan

  • Sea view
  • Relaxed

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  Es Port

  Santanyí

  Fish & seafood

  • Sea view

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Plan ahead from Santanyí

• Find the right type of hotel Combine place, type of holiday and location
• Check car hire Without a car: 2/5 in Santanyí
• Choose excursions by interest, duration and season
• Travel information When to go, getting there, practical tips

Alternatives with a different character

• East (Cala d'Or, Cala Millor, Canyamel)

  Cala d'Or

  Cala d'Or is a resort on Mallorca's south-east coast made up of several small rocky coves with sandy beach…

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