Colònia de Sant Jordi, Coastal village in Ses Salines, Mallorca, Spain.
Colònia de Sant Jordi is a village on Mallorca's southeastern coast defined by several beaches with fine white sand and clear Mediterranean waters. The settlement spreads along a sheltered bay with a small harbor at its center.
The village was founded in 1879 when Marqués del Palmer established an agricultural colony that gradually transformed into a tourist destination. Salt production in the bay, however, reaches back centuries and shaped the economy long before modern settlement.
The village takes its name from Saint George, reflecting its historical ties to fishing and salt production. Today, whitewashed houses line the waterfront and shape the appearance of a traditional seaside settlement with its particular way of life.
The best time to explore is outside peak season when beaches are less crowded and the village keeps its quieter character. The harbor is easily accessible and provides direct access to various waterfront activities and services.
The area contains prehistoric sites like Talaia Joana and Es Talayots de Na Mera, stone structures from the Bronze Age that reveal ancient agricultural practices. These remains show the region was inhabited and worked long before modern settlement began.
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