Explore Santanyi Mallorca : Ultimate Location Guide

About Santanyi

The town has become a hotspot for boutique hotels, luxury villas, and agritourism, attracting a sophisticated crowd looking to experience Mallorca’s authentic charm. Despite its popularity, Santanyí has managed to preserve its traditional character, ensuring that visitors can still enjoy its historical streets, vibrant market, and golden stone architecture just as they were centuries ago. Whether you're interested in history, nature, or simply soaking up the Mediterranean sun, Santanyí offers a unique blend of past and present, making it one of Mallorca’s most enchanting holiday destinations.

Best Time to Visit Santanyi

The ideal periods to experience Santanyí are during the shoulder seasons of late spring (April to June) and early autumn (September to October). During these times, the weather is pleasantly warm, and the town is less crowded, allowing for a more intimate exploration of its attractions. Summer months (July and August) are also delightful but expect higher temperatures and an influx of tourists.

Best Things To Do In Santanyi

The clear waters around Santanyí are perfect for snorkeling, diving, and paddleboarding. Equipment rentals and guided tours are available at local beaches. Santanyi offers the perfect landscape or keen adventurists; the surrounding countryside and coastal areas offer numerous trails for hiking and cycling, catering to various skill levels.

In the local port you can find plenty of boats and friendly fisherman. Local operators offer boat trips along the coast, providing unique perspectives of the cliffs, coves, and marine life. This is the perfect way to explore the coastline and picture-perfect coves.

Santanyí hosts several festivals throughout the year that reflect its rich cultural heritage: Festes de Sant Jaume: Celebrated in July, this festival honors the town's patron saint with parades, music, dancing, and traditional ceremonies. The other significant festival is Sant Antoni Abat: In January, residents celebrate with bonfires, animal blessings, and folk dances, marking one of Mallorca's most cherished traditions.

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Best Places To Go In Santanyi

Wander through the historic town centre to soak up the culture and history of Santanyi. Expect narrow cobblestone streets lined with historic buildings, art galleries, and boutique shops. The town's architecture reflects its long history, with structures dating back to the 14th century.

The Santanyi markets are held every Wednesday and Saturday morning, this bustling market is a must-visit. Vendors offer a wide array of goods, from fresh produce and local delicacies to handcrafted jewelry and artisanal products.

There are so many idyllic beaches to visit, but our top two are as follows -

Cala Santanyí: A family-friendly beach with fine white sand and clear, shallow waters, ideal for swimming and snorkeling. Calo des Moro: A secluded cove renowned for its turquoise waters and dramatic cliffs, perfect for those seeking tranquility.

Another must-visit is Parc Natural de Mondragó: A protected natural park featuring diverse ecosystems, walking trails, and pristine beaches like S'Amarador and Cala Mondragó.

Visitors should take a trip up to the famous Es Pontàs. An impressive natural rock arch emerging from the sea, popular among rock climbers and photographers.

What our guests say

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Fantastic home for a fantastic stay. We loved our time here and would recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing time away. Top tips from us - don’t stress about parking, the roads are very narrow and parking isn’t easy so use the car park on the way in to Pollensa. It’s only a 5 minute walk and is very safe. There is a lovely bakery just 2 minute walk away on the main road in and not far from the chemist. Enjoy!

Sarah J

Abulqassim Townhouse

Great villa, comfortable beds, clean and the welcome pack was really appreciated. Good location and the pool and table tennis went down very well with everyone.

Anna B

Can Venzala

Charming and lovely townhouse in the old part of Pollenca. Recently refurbished to a very high standard. House is really well equipped. ACs in all the rooms meant it was never too hot even in the August. High walls give a lot of privacy and also make the sun more bearable. Pool was lovely. We quickly got used to parking in the side streets around the house, but it is also possible to park slightly outside the town. We used a car to go Puerto Pollenca to get to the fantastic beaches. Their Internet was good enough for video calls for work Communication with the manager was easy and quick. Would clearly recommend and also go back.

Torsten W

Abulqassim Townhouse

"The villa was very well presented, spotlessly clean, and surprisingly well equipped – it even had a tea-pot! The welcome pack was probably the best and most comprehensive I’ve seen!.. Pollenca is a good base if you want to have good access to the coast without being in a coastal resort."

Robert W.

Can Jaume La Font

We had a great stay and the communication with Colin was brilliant. The villa is very clean and spacious and the beds are comfortable. The pool area is fantastic and the steps in are great for children. The pool was also really warm considering it’s not heated and the view of the mountains is fantastic. Lovely quiet area but a 25 min walk into the square in Pollenca and 5 min drive to the Port. Lovely area and lots of great restaurants and beaches nearby. We were a family of 8 (7 adults and one child) and would definitely like to return :)

Sarah S

Can Venzala