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Holidays in Santa Ponsa
Santa Ponsa, situated on the south west coast of Majorca, is a busy family-orientated resort with a cheerful friendly atmosphere. Developed in the 1960’s around a small village, Santa Ponsa has grown into a popular holiday destination, favoured by British tourists, especially Scottish and Irish holidaymakers. Santa Ponsa is ideally situated to explore either the west coast, with its’ dramatic rocky shoreline and picturesque villages, or venture east and sample the infamous nightlife of neighbouring Magaluf.
Holidays in Santa Ponsa – Great beach for families
The long sweeping bay of Santa Ponsa is home to 3 beaches, with the main beach boosted by artificial sand to accommodate the growing numbers of tourists. The beach at Santa Ponsa is ideal for families - the water is clear and clean, and the waters shallow and warm – and a shaded park can be found behind the beachfront. Boats depart from both the beach and the marina, and take sightseers along a cruise around the south west coast, and a wide range of watersports are available on Santa Ponsa beach. A wide promenade behind the beach is lined with bars and restaurants, and there is a wide selection of souvenir shops in which to browse whilst holidaying in Santa Ponsa. The resort is home to a vast selection of good quality apartments, and there are hotels to suit all tastes and budgets.
Holidays in Santa Ponsa – Activities away from the beach
The atmosphere in Santa Ponsa is lively and bustling, with plenty of bars and restaurants serving up everything from authentic Spanish cuisine to British favourites. Many bars play live music and the clubs and discos are generally busy, but nothing like the 18-30 scene at neighbouring Magaluf. Santa Ponsa boasts 3 golf courses within the area, with one open to the public, tennis is widely available and there is a dive school in the resort. Nearby, popular day trips include Marineland at Palma Nova, Golf Fantasia, one of the best mini-golf courses on Majorca, and the Aqualand Water Park at Magaluf. Also in Magaluf is a go-kart track and soft-play area for children. The nearest weekly market is at Andratx, accessible by special bus, and Palma, with its’ culture and history, is a short trip away. Those visiting Santa Ponsa in September can join in the islands’ largest festival, The Fiesta of Rei en Jaume, a week-long celebration ending with a fantastic fireworks display.
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