Things to do in Santa Ponsa

Beaches in Majorca are renowned for their stunning beauty, featuring crystal-clear turquoise waters, fine golden sands, and picturesque coves nestled amidst rugged cliffs.

With powder-white sands and Caribbean-worthy sea, Santa Ponsa has some of the best on the island. The main town beach, Blue-Flag Playa de Santa Ponsa, is an umbrella-studded crescent backed by shady pine trees and well-served by shops, cafés and restaurants. Its shallow waters make it perfect for families.

If you prefer something a little more secluded, seek out Caló d'en Monjo. This tiny stone and pebble cove is worth the walk down a 1km track from the parking area. Pack a picnic, get there early and you’ll have the place to yourself - a rare thing in Mallorca during summer.

Zip through the trees, balance on a tightrope 10 metres above the ground, and sail through the clouds on a pirate ship at Jungle Parc. Just 500m from the beach and set in 9 hectares of woodland, this adventure park is a top destination for the best things to do in Majorca for families.

It offers three circuits: Explorador, with bridges, nets, swings, a skateboard, and a bike; Piratas, providing over an hour of thrills for kids aged 4 to 12; and the daring Extremo, featuring snowboards, tightropes, and 100m ziplines for the bravest adventurers. It's an exhilarating experience, though not recommended for those with vertigo.

Just off the bay of Santa Ponsa, a cluster of islets known as Es Malgrats forms an alluring sight. In 2004, this area was declared a marine reserve, and today it is abundant with sea life, including barracuda, octopus, grouper, damselfish, red coral, and sea grass.

Several companies in Santa Ponsa offer snorkelling boat trips, a hands-down highlight among water sports in Majorca. It's crucial to choose a reputable company for these excursions.

The guided trips, typically lasting between 1 and 3 hours, provide all snorkelling gear, ensuring a memorable experience exploring the vibrant marine life.

Designed by Philippe Starck, Port Adriano is one of the glitziest spots to hang out in Santa Ponsa. Take your pick of places to eat, from pizzerias and seafood to haute cuisine.

There’s places to party too - from wine bars to nightclubs. If shopping is more your bag, there are plenty of glamorous fashion boutiques and concept stores. This being a marina, watersports abound: sailing, jet skiing, scuba diving and SUP.

Port Adriano also holds several cultural events throughout the year, from short film contests to street food festivals and the Aftersun Market, which has installations quirkily displayed inside shipping containers. Get your glad rags on and take a cultural pre-dinner stroll. You may even spot a celebrity or two.

If you want a bit of historical bang for your holiday buck, Santa Ponsa holds an important place in Mallorca’s past. This is where King Jaume I of Aragon landed in 1229 and liberated the island from the Moors after 300 years of Muslim rule.

The spot where he landed, at the entrance to the marina, is marked by a cross. But Santa Ponsa’s history goes even further back. It is believed to have been inhabited since the Bronze Age; it traded with the great city of Carthage in the 6th century BC, and was occupied by both Romans and Almohads.

Archaeology buffs will love the Puig de sa Morisca Archaeological Park, just outside town which has 15 sites, including the fascinating remains of the original Iron Age fortifications. Entry is free.