Santa Ponsa is a resort fifteen kilometers (nine miles) west of Palma on the island of Mallorca in Spain’s Balearic Islands. It first became popular with British tourists, then with Scots and Irish. There are a number of Scottish and Irish bars in the community. The principal attraction is the beautiful sandy beach, and it is very much a family friendly place to go for a vacation or a weekend. Santa Ponsa events for children include a dolphin show in the marineland and a pirate adventure show. Santa Ponsa also has an excellent golf course. Visitors staying in Santa Ponsa hotels might like to take a walk through the nearby fishing port.
Guests of hotels in Santa Ponsa have all of the fascinating island of Mallorca to explore. In nearby Palma they can see the awe-inspiring Palma Cathedral, which took almost four hundred years to build. In the cathedral’s museum is a jewel encrusted artifact said to contain a piece of the True Cross. The Museu de Mallorca has an excellent collection of Moorish art as well as exhibits from archaeological digs. Across from the cathedral is the Palau de l’Almudaina; once an Arab citadel, then a royal palace. For visitors who like to get out in the countryside, Mallorca offers spectacular scenery, much of it within a short distance of Santa Ponsa. For information on Santa Ponsa cheap hotels, discount hotels, Santa Ponsa vacation packages, go to EasyToBook.com for details.