Santanyí: Apartments and Holiday Homes

On Plaça Major, the social centre of Santanyí, you will find the town hall and church; weekly markets are held there on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

You can rent a holiday apartment in Santanyí.

Geographical location

Santanyí is located in the southeast of Mallorca; the municipality is near Mondragó Natural Park.

Coastline and landscape

The municipality of Santanyí has more than 40 kilometres of Mediterranean coastline; its coastal area also includes places with clear turquoise water.

Culture

Santanyí has an artistic and bohemian atmosphere. The small streets are home to galleries and art workshops.

Nature and excursions

The regional tourism authority describes coastal walks that include Mondragó Natural Park, Cala Llombards, the Ses Salines lighthouse and the port of Cala Figuera. These are destinations within the municipality or in nearby areas of southeast Mallorca; they are not all located in the town centre.

The municipality includes numerous well-known coves and coastal towns, including Cala Figuera, Cala Santanyí, Cala Mondragó, Portopetro and the coves of Cala d'Or.

In the immediate vicinity of Santanyí are the Es Pontas viewpoint, Playa Santanyí, Playa Llombards, the Santuari de la Consolacio and Playa Amarador.

In the surrounding area of Santanyí are Playa Mondrago, Santueri Castle and the Closos de Can Gaià archaeological site.

History and townscape

The historic centre of Santanyí preserves remains of medieval walls; Plaza Major forms its central point.

Santanyí is used as a starting point for exploring Mallorca's southeast coast and Mondragó Natural Park; the activities mentioned include hiking and cycling.

The townscape is characterised by honey-coloured churches and buildings made of Marès sandstone.

Orientation

Santanyí can serve as a base for exploring the southeast of Mallorca; a day visit to the town can be combined with excursions in the wider region.

The historic town centre is associated with agriculture and gastronomy, as well as with the traditional weekly market.

The documented history of Santanyí goes back more than 700 years; the town was officially founded in 1300 by King Jaume II.

For getting around the wider Santanyí area, a private hire car is described as the most practical option. The road journey from Palma and the airport uses the MA-19 via Llucmajor and Campos.

View more destinations: Cala D'or, Cala Figuera, Cala Llombards, Cala Santanyi, Calonge, Cap Des Moro, Es Llombards, Portopetro, S´amarador, S'alqueria Blanca.

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