Street in Ses Salines

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

Ses Salines

Ses Salines is a quiet village in the far south of Mallorca, named after the nearby salt pans – today also known for its food scene and as a gateway to undeveloped natural beaches.

Peace and quiet Nature Couples Beach holiday

Salt production still shapes the south today.

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Ses Salines lies between Campos, Santanyí and the south coast. The municipality includes Colònia de Sant Jordi and the natural beaches in the south. Salt production, the Botanicactus botanical garden and the coastal walk to Cap de Ses Salines set the agenda; the village itself is small and elegant.

Is Ses Salines right for your holiday?

Well suited to

  • Natural beaches without a hotel strip
  • Quiet stays in boutique hotels and fincas
  • Salt pans, Botanicactus and coastal walks

Less suited to

  • Holidays without a car
  • Nightlife

At a glance

Region
South (Es Trenc, Colònia de Sant Jordi, Santanyí)
From the airport
50 km · approx. 45 min
Without a car
2/5
Nearby beaches
Caló des Màrmols, Platja des Carbó, Platja des Caragol
Coordinates
39.3392, 3.0522

Town profile compared

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

  • Beach4/5
  • Peace and quiet5/5
  • Nightlife1/5
  • Families3/5
  • Culture2/5
  • Food & drink4/5

On the ground

What makes Ses Salines special

Salt history

The village is named after the salt pans; salt from the south is still the area's best-known product today.

Natural beaches in the south

Es Carbó belongs to the municipality of Ses Salines; neighbouring Es Caragol already lies in the municipality of Santanyí and can be reached on foot from Es Carbó.

Botanicactus

The botanical garden with its cactus collection lies on the edge of the village towards Santanyí.

Sights

What to see in Ses Salines

Accommodation

Where to stay in Ses Salines?

Exclusive boutique hotels and historic agroturismos (rural hotels) dominate the choice. The Mediterranean country-house style of the south makes the area very popular for finca holidays.

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Getting around

The village is easy to explore on foot, but the beaches in the south are several kilometres away – without a car it gets complicated.

Bus connections: TIB buses connect Ses Salines with Santanyí, Campos, Colònia de Sant Jordi and Palma.

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Beaches

Swimming near Ses Salines

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Location of Ses Salines and the nearest beaches.

Beaches

Beaches near Ses Salines in detail

  • Platja d'Es Trenc ↗

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

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

    Unspoilt natural beaches · Ses Salines

    Location:
    on foot from the Cap de Ses Salines lighthouse or Colònia de Sant Jordi
    Surface:
    Sand
    Families:
    limited (no shade)
    Facilities:
    none
    Food & drink:
    none
    Parking:
    none directly on the beach
    Bus:
    no
    Special feature:
    very unspoilt, views of Cabrera; officially in the municipality of Ses Salines
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Food & drink

Restaurants in Ses Salines

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Bars & cafés

Coffee, aperitifs and evenings in Ses Salines

Traditional bars & cafés

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

Market

Market days in Ses Salines

Culinary discoveries

Specialities around Ses Salines

Sea salt is still harvested around Ses Salines today – the basis for flor de sal, the finest product of the salt pans.

Topics around Ses Salines

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Frequently asked questions about Ses Salines

Does Es Trenc belong to Ses Salines?

The beach lies mainly within the municipality of Campos; the southern access is via Colònia de Sant Jordi, which belongs to the municipality of Ses Salines.

Which beaches belong to Ses Salines?

Es Carbó is in the municipality of Ses Salines. The adjacent Es Caragol, on the other hand, belongs to Santanyí and is only mentioned here as a neighbouring natural beach.

Do you need a car in Ses Salines?

Yes, for the beaches and the salt pans a car is practically essential.

Route

Image credits: Street in Ses Salines: Photo Asurnipal, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons