What to see in the South of Mallorca: natural landscapes, coves and picturesque towns

El southern tip of Mallorca It is a well-preserved and rarely visited territory if we compare it with other better-known areas of the island.

However, there we can find numerous places of interest that make it a good destination in a tourism trip to the island of Mallorca.

Here we will not see the most famous towns and landscapes, but we will be able to enjoy very well preserved natural sites, towns that maintain their rhythm a little traditional life, Some prehistoric remains y picturesque covess with which to succeed in Instagram.

We will also see the lighthouse which is located at the southern end of the island and is the starting point for a walk along an intact stretch of coastline.

The best to see and visit in the South of Mallorca

Next we are going to discover the most interesting places What should I visit in your route through the south of the island of Mallorca, one of the main holiday destinations in the Balearic islands.

Ses Salines and its centenary manor house, now a boutique hotel

When exploring this southern area of ​​the island of Mallorca I'm sure we passed through the nucleus many times. Ses Salines.

Due to the nearby salt flats, in this area there has been some stable population on the small hill that it now occupies. Ses Salines.

However, the town we know today is not very old.

What is several centuries old is the main building of the Hotel Ca'n Bonico.

In this four-star boutique hotel. created from a centenary manor house which has belonged to the same family for many generations.

In fact it is said that the population of Ses Salines He grew up around this mansion, which controlled a good part of this southern end of the island.

The ideal would be to stay at this hotel.

If not, it would be a good idea to at least visit the reception area to get an idea of ​​the ancestral architecture of the south of Mallorca.

En Ses Salines There are also some exceptional restaurants in their quality-price ratio such as Casa Manolo, located next to the church.

Antigors town in Ses Salines

El Talayotic town of Els Antigors is located in the outskirts of Ses Salines and it is a good place to discover this type of prehistoric settlements of Mallorca.

It is considered to be a characteristic example of this type of town, which was completely surrounded by a wall.

The place is always open, which encourages visits; On the other hand, the information provided by the explanatory panels is not very complete.

There is a main talaiot, known as Sa Joana, attached to the wall.

It would be a santuario but it is unknown what rites could be carried out in the place.

If you are in Ses Salines and want to visit it, it is advisable to ask for the address since the navigation instructions are not correct and indicate a non-existent path through private estates.

Some neighbors know the complex by the name of Sa Joana, the main structure.

Salinas des Trenc, lagoons and coves in a natural park

La exploitation of the salt mines in this part of Mallorca It has been very important for more than two thousand years.

It must be remembered that for many centuries salt was essential to preserve perishable foods, and, therefore, the salt mines had great economic and cultural importance.

It is known that the Carthaginians and Romans used systems to obtain sea salt that essentially remain the same.

It involves taking salt water to shallow buckets where it evaporates due to the sun and wind, leaving a deposit of salt.

The ecosystem formed by the ponds where the salt is obtained links with different lagoons and ponds.

Along with the dunes and beaches, make up the Es Tren-Salobral de Campos natural park, which has great importance and has been declared a special protection area for birds.

Ses Salines Cape and Lighthouse: how to get there

The way to him Ses Saline Capes is one of the attractions of said natural park.

Leaving Ses Salines towards Es Llombards, you have to take a detour to the right, and from there it is several kilometers along a lonely road that passes between large farms.

There is no population in that section, and it is worth looking at the walls of the farms made using the dry stone technique, without mortar of any kind.

At the end the road reaches the Ses Salines Cape, the southern tip of the island of Mallorca.

There is a lighthouse, which now works automatically and cannot be visited.

The place attracts because of what it has of Finisterre, and except in the summer season, it is very possible that you will be completely alone in this area.

You can follow the coast on foot in both sides for as long as you want.

It is curious to see how the vegetation has adapted to the wind that blows in this area of ​​the island and thus many specimens of creeping bushes, which barely rise from the ground.

Hiking route along the coast from Faro de Ses Salines

It is possible to make a hiking route along the coast from the Ses Salines Lighthouse to Colònia Sant Jordi.

The path follows the coast so it is practically flat, with small ups and downs necessary to find the best passage in the rocky areas.

On the way you pass several coves and beaches, and specifically you will see that the Cargol beach It is wide and very busy in summer.

As you advance, the place is more solitary, although in summer the place is relatively busy despite the fact that you have to walk to get to places like the Cala in Tugores and beaches of Ses Roquetes, des Carbó and des Dolç.

The latter is already next to the Colonia Sant Jordi.

If you dare to do the full tour, which can take you some three hoursDon't forget good footwear since the path is very uneven, as well as water and sun protection.

Colònia Sant Jordi, holiday town in the south of Mallorca

In the first half of the last century, Colonia Sant Jordi It was little more than a small fishing port, but over time it has become the main holiday center on the south coast of Mallorca.

La wide range of accommodation and restaurants It makes a good base for exploring the area.

Also has good beaches in the surrounding area, such as Es Trenc, Which is the longest on the island of Mallorca without urbanization.

From its port the boats bound for the island of Cabrera.

Santanyí, picturesque town in the south of Mallorca

The first thing that stands out in Santanyí is the homogeneity of the whole, of a beautiful honey color which is the one of the sandstone area.

This quarry produced the material for several emblematic buildings in Palma, such as the market or bellver castle.

It is a delight to walk through old town, with narrow streets and pedestrian plazas, some forming very picturesque corners, such as the gate of the old wall.

The terraces of the bars, restaurants and pastry shops encourage you to stop and let the time pass peacefully.

El center of Santanyí is defined by the Plaza Mayor, where a market is formed two days a week, and the church of Sant Andreu Apostol.

Inside, the immense 17th century organ, which was originally in a convent in Palma and was transported by boat in a series of well-remembered adventures in the area.

Cala Figuera, picturesque image of a fishing village

From Santanyí There are barely 5 kilometers to the coast.

In this part there are many picturesque and attractive coves, of which good examples are one's own Cala Santanyi, Llombards cove and especially Cala Figuera.

Cala Figuera It is a really narrow and somewhat winding inlet that on the inside is divided into two arms.

As this area is quite steep, it leaves very little space for houses and many of them do not have access by land, only by boat.

El set is really picturesque and now it is a destination for those looking for the perfect photo as it was for painters decades ago.

An well marked photographic route It allows you to discover the right places although, of course, repeated by all visitors.

Although it is a well-known and visited enclave, it retains part of its essence of Fishing port.