Santa Ponça

Santa Ponça is a coastal resort town nestled in a sheltered bay on southwestern Mallorca. The shoreline features a sandy beach backed by pine-covered hills and mountains that frame the bay's natural setting.

The site marks where King James I's forces landed in 1229, beginning the Christian conquest of Mallorca. This event shaped the island's future and remains central to local historical identity.

The name derives from Saint Pontius, and the place serves as a gathering point where beachgoers and families experience traditional Mediterranean leisure. Local celebrations in September showcase regional customs and traditional dances that connect visitors to island traditions.

The town is well connected to Palma airport by regular bus services taking about half an hour. Most pathways along the coast and through the town are flat and easy to navigate on foot.

A stone cross stands near the beach as a lasting monument to the 1229 landing, visible from the shoreline. During festival times, this landmark becomes a focal point where local traditions and visitors gather together.

Location: Calvià

Elevation above the sea: 27 m

GPS coordinates: 39.51500,2.48267

Latest update: December 17, 2025 09:30