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Santa Ponsa – The Unsung Majorca Holiday Resort
By Daniel Eyre
So you want to book a hotel in Majorca, don’t want to be a part
of the wall-to-wall partying of Magaluf or Palma Nova, but still
want to be within easy reach of the south’s attractions? That’s
understandable, but where’s the best place to go? You may want
to consider Santa Ponsa. Hundreds of holiday makers choose this
wonderful resort each year for their family holidays to Majorca,
and it’s not short of reasons why:
Clubbing’s Just Around the Corner
Magaluf (and to a lesser extent Palma Nova) is very much a
clubbing Mecca for the island, and if that’s your thing, then
you’ll be delighted to know that you’re not too far from it’s
internationally known clubs and bars. In this part of the
island, it’s not uncommon for clubs to stay open until the very
early hours (no kicking out at 2, like in some UK
establishments!) so it’s good to know that a warm cosy Majorca
hotel bed isn’t too far away – even if you’re staying in Santa
Ponsa. A taxi will take you all of 10 minutes to get between the
two, and if you’re not completely exhausted, the early morning
walk can be truly invigorating!
It’s Family Friendly
Away from the noise and debauchery of Magaluf and Palma Nova,
Santa Ponsa is the ideal location for a family holiday in
Majorca. It’s within easy reach (10 minutes) of the clubbing
towns’ daylight attractions (Aqualand, the Pirate Show, Go
Karting and Golf Fantasia to name just a few) while having many
of its own to shout about. Western Park is a relatively new one
– a cross between a wild west theme park and a water park, with
some impressive live shows for good measure. Then there are the
golf courses – sadly only one of which is open to non-members,
but you can forgive it for being well designed and offering a
damned good game of golf. The area also has some excellent
diving opportunities for the brave, allowing you to see the life
that lies beneath the blue waves.
Its Beautiful Beaches
Santa Ponsa boasts three outstanding beaches. The main one has
had its white sands extended to make more space for the huge
influx of tourists, though in high season this sometimes isn’t
enough and it can be a little overcrowded. Fortunately there are
two others – a smaller beach within its own cove off the Avda
Rei Jaume I, and Castellot which is not really known to the
tourists. Those on a family holiday in Majorca should be happy
with the safety - the beach has shallow, gentle waters with few
strong currents, though be sure to watch the flag system for
updates on safety.
Even for clubbers, Santa Ponsa isn’t a bad choice. Just 10
minutes away from the bright lights of Magaluf, it’s a great
choice for those who want a Majorca hotel somewhere that bit
more sedate before the all night party begins. And for a family
holiday in Majorca’s south, it’s hard to imagine you doing
better with the facilities and charming beaches - all the
advantages of Magaluf with few of the downsides – to me, it’s an
obvious choice.
About the Author: Daniel Eyre is the Product Manager of Search
Travel Online
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