Cala Santanyi
A paradise on the southeast coast of Mallorca
Cala Santanyi is located in the southeast, or what the Mallorcans call the “Migjorn” zone, which means something like “south wind” or “south”. A stunning combination of natural beauty of the landscape around, breathtaking natural beaches, water sports of all kinds and the town of Santanyi in the near distance with its top venues and culinary
Cala Santanyi
Surprises. This place will simply enchant you, whether you want to spend your vacation in one of the beautiful vacation homes or purchase your new dream home here.
Santanyi
The town of Santanyi and a varied gastronomy
Cala de Santanyi is less than 10 minutes away by car, making it the perfect combination outside of Santanyi close to the sea, but still enjoying the advantages of the town. Santanyi is always worth a visit, with its well-preserved old town, with small streets and many boutiques. Strolling through the streets of Santanyi often turns into a little shopping tour through the many boutiques with interesting products (both international and local products, such as textiles, decoration, gourmet…). After all the walking you can then choose one of the delicious restaurants (where you have a lot of variety), and first eat something in peace or drink a “Cafe con Leche” or “Carajillo”.
just 10 minutes away by car
Picturesque atmosphere in the old town and its history
The picturesque streets in the old town of Santanyi are dotted with beautiful houses and town palaces, with natural stone cladding and large wooden doors in typical Mallorcan style. Scattered throughout the streets you will also come across traces of Bronze Age megaliths.
The church “Sant Andreu Apostol” was built in the 18th century by the master builder Antonio Mesquida. As you enter the interior, you will immediately notice the beautiful organ that stands here. This was handcrafted by Jordi Boschs, who was the organ builder for the Spanish crown.
Santanyi Drone Image
The main plaza, the Plaza Mayor, is also home to the old town hall building and the 14th century Chapel of the Rosary.
The Porta Murada in Santanyi
The old town fortifications of Santanyi are still partially preserved today, and tell many storybook tales of pirate attacks and the history of Santanyi (which also explains a lot about the construction of the harbor and bays such as Cala Santanyí).
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The beautiful beach of Cala Santanyi
Cala Santanyi (the beach of the same name as the resort of Cala Santanyí) is a bay overgrown with palm trees and pine trees, with a 130 meter long sandy beach. Fine sand and crystal-clear blue water characterize this natural beach, making it the perfect bathing spot. A perfect place to relax with friends and family, or to enjoy some water sports such as snorkeling and diving to explore the underwater world. Also “Paddle Surf” becomes the last years more and more popular in the subject of water sports. This beach is also a culinary surprise, as there is not just one beach bar or beach bar here (we mean the typical ones where there is only a few water ice or cheese sandwiches, of course there are also mega beach bars with top cuisine on Mallorca! Hostal Playa in particular is famous for its “fideua” (the pasta version of paella), which we can personally recommend (especially in spring/early summer, it’s a great way to relax and enjoy a glass of white wine right on the beach in Cala Santanyi).
Fine sand and crystal clear blue water
Beach volleyball and pedalos are also popular on this beach, which gives the whole place a great vacation atmosphere. In addition, the beach itself is known for being very clean and placing a high value on the environment (it is also marked with a blue flag).
Location and arrival to Cala Santanyi
From Palma and the airport you can get to Santanyi and Cala de Santanyi within 45 minutes (a distance of about 56km), you just have to drive south on the highways Ma-10 and Ma-19, where you will pass Llucmajor and Campos. There are also several public buses that take you to Santanyi and Cala Santanyi, which is a great option, especially if you are on vacation and don’t have a rental car.
If you want to get to the village by boat, you can either anchor on the beach in the deep water or go to the nearest harbor, which would be Cala Figuera.
Restaurants in Cala Santanyi
There are several beach bars, restaurants and cafeterias in Cala Santanyi. Family-friendly beach food as well as local dishes are on offer. Hamburgers, fish and chips, paella, tortilla or fideua. As already mentioned, we recommend the restaurant “Hostal Playa” which is located right next to the beach.
Many restaurants also offer take-away food, so you can also eat directly on the beach for a romantic beach picnic. The small supermarkets are also perfect for this.
If you are looking for upscale restaurants with international cuisine, we recommend a short trip to Santanyi.
Other interesting locations in the area
The Mondrago Nature Park
This nature park and its beaches are a true paradise, especially for nature lovers. The flora and fauna have been able to
Cala Mondrago beach
of this zone spread freely, and that’s what makes this pristine touch. You can also get around the park on foot or by bike, and there are also catering and accommodation options (small hotels or hostels).
Here is a drone shot of the two beaches in Çala Mondrago
Es Pontás
A real hotspot for influencers and vacation hobby videographers, and just 10 minutes from the center of Cala Santanyí. Es pontàs means something like “gateway to the sea” and is located on the coastline of Santanyi, between Cala Santanyi and Cala Llombards. The natural stone bridge is located directly in the sea, and was formed by the slow wear and tear of the waves, the wind and the weather and the coast.
Es pontas in Cala Santanyi
Snorkeling and swimming at Es Pontàs
The area around Es Pontàs is particularly popular for snorkeling and diving. This zone is also a good swimming spot for advanced swimmers, with the highlight of swimming through the gate.
There are many more great hotspots in the Cala Santanyi area, we are happy to recommend our personal highlights! Just follow us on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram and ask in our comments or send us a message.
Conclusion about Cala Santanyi
Cala Santanyi is a very beautiful and quiet area in the southeast of Mallorca. The place is small, but offers everything your heart desires. You are also just a few minutes away from the town of Santanyi with its many gastronomic options, as well as harbors and marinas such as Cala Figuera or Cala d’Or. For golf lovers there are also some options through the Vall d’Or Golf Club near Cala d’Or and
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Have you ever been to Cala Santanyi? If so, how did you like it?
