Things to do in Santanyí

Santanyí: the essentials

1. The Baroque organ of Sant Andreu

   The parish church holds an organ by Jordi Bosch, the Mallorcan organ builder to the court of Charles III, made in the mid-18th century for the Dominican convent in Palma. It came here after the church lands were sold off, and it is played at summer concerts.

2. Sa Porta Murada and the Roser chapel

   The surviving gate of the old town walls and, beside the church, the Gothic Roser chapel, once part of the defences and now home to the parish museum. Two reminders of the days when this coast kept watch for pirates.

3. Walk round Cala Figuera

   A path of about 800 metres loops round both arms of the inlet, past boathouses cut into the rock and fishermen's nets. It takes under an hour; there is no sandy beach for swimming.

4. Beach-to-beach walks in Mondragó

   The park's trails link s'Amarador and Cala Mondragó through pine woods, farmland and clifftop viewpoints. Start at the visitor centre, where you can pick up trail maps.

5. The Es Pontàs arch

   From the clifftop viewpoint between Cala Llombards and Cala Santanyí, you look down on the great rock arch standing in the sea. Afternoon light turns it gold; there are no high railings, so mind children.

6. Jump in at S'Almunia

   A cluster of fishermen's huts above a rocky, sandless cove with very clear water. Steps lead down and you swim from the rocks, so bring water shoes.

7. Clay pots from Ca na Mel

   A village pottery selling ceramics and greixoneres, the clay casseroles of Mallorcan cooking, since the 1940s. A souvenir you will actually use.

8. Sant Jaume fiestas in July

   In the second half of July, Santanyí celebrates Sant Jaume with the town band, xeremiers pipers, open-air dances, horse traditions and fireworks on the main day. On 30 November it celebrates again for Sant Andreu, its patron saint.