Coach trip to Santanyí market and Es Trenc (Wednesdays)
Wednesday coach excursion combining Santanyí market with Es Trenc beach, no driving needed.
Towns of Mallorca · Migjorn & the south
Santanyí
Also known as Santañí
Golden marès sandstone, a gate that stood up to corsairs and a market that fills the streets twice a week.
- Things to do
- 22 in town · 9 nearby
- Best time
- Wednesday or Saturday, market days
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Things to do in Santanyí
Santanyí stone, porous and easy to carve, gives the town that honey colour that glows in the afternoon sun, and stonemasons still work it today. The Porta Murada is all that remains of the wall built after the 16th-century corsair raids. The town’s name was already written down in 1236.
Santanyí market on Wednesdays and Saturdays
Market on Wednesday and Saturday mornings on Plaça Major and nearby streets, with over 150 stalls per Govern tourism; walking around is free.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Transparent kayak in Cala Figuera
A one- to two-hour paddle in a see-through kayak from Cala Figuera to watch fish and seabed without needing to snorkel.
Boat from Cala Figuera: Es Pontàs, Cala Llombards and Cala Màrmols
A 2.5-hour route along the Santanyí coast with swim and snorkel stops at Cala Llombards, Caló des Moro and Cala Màrmols.
Small-group speedboat: Caló des Moro, S'Almunia and Cala Màrmols
Two options from Cala Figuera: 1 h 50 to Caló des Moro and S'Almunia, or 2 h 50 extended to Cala Màrmols, always with a maximum of 11 people.
Guided kayak from Cala Figuera to Cala Llombards and Es Pontàs
Paddle along the Santanyí coast from Cala Figuera past Cala Llombards and Cala Santanyí to the Es Pontàs arch.
Cabrera by sailing boat with food and drinks
Sailing trip to the Cabrera archipelago with food and drinks included; the listing shows EUR 140 per adult and EUR 98 per child (0-12).
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Cala Llombards and Es Pontàs by van with paddleboarding and snorkelling
A van day to Cala Llombards, with Cala Santanyí and the Es Pontàs arch as the fallback, with paddleboarding, snorkelling and a guide.
4-hour boat trip along the south-east coves from Cala Figuera (Redstar)
A 4-hour trip for at most 9 people with a professional skipper past coves, caves and spots reachable only by sea.
Parc Natural de Mondragó (Govern de les Illes Balears)
Mondragó Natural Park
Natural park in Santanyí with five short marked trails and free guided visits by appointment.
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Cala des Moro and S'Almunia by van with paddleboarding and snorkelling
A guided van day for up to 8 people to the south-east coves: Caló des Moro and S'Almunia, with paddleboarding, snorkelling and umbrellas.
GoFurgo Mallorca · Atlas pick: Local operator we know and recommend; nobody pays for it.Atlas pick: What’s this?
Mondragó, S'Amarador and Barca Trencada by van with paddleboarding and snorkelling
A paddleboarding and snorkelling day in the Mondragó nature park: S'Amarador, Cala Mondragó and an optional walk to Barca Trencada.
Starfish Glass Bottom Boats Mallorca
Glass-bottom catamaran dolphin search from Portopetro
A cruise along the east coast in a glass-bottom catamaran looking for dolphins, with a 45-minute stop at Mondragó.
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Horse ride in the Mondragó Natural Park
Horse rides on the trails of the Mondragó Natural Park from Porto Petro, for beginners and experienced riders.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Jet ski tour from Cala d'Or to Cala Mondragó
A guided jet ski outing from Cala d'Or to the coves of Mondragó Natural Park, with a sunset option.
Discover scuba diving at Cala Santanyí
A two-hour session to try diving in the clear waters of Cala Santanyí, run from a base in Cala d'Or and aimed at beginners.
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Starfish Glass Bottom Boats Mallorca
Glass-bottom catamaran from Cala d'Or to Cala Figuera and Mondragó
Glass-bottom catamaran route from Cala d'Or or Portopetro with a swim in Mondragó nature park and an hour in Cala Figuera.
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Cooking class with wine in Cala d'Or: tapas and paella at the Culinary Lab
A hands-on class of about 4 hours: groups prepare a five-course menu of tapas and paella and eat it with local wines.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Mallorcan hierbas workshop: tasting and your own bottle of liqueur in Cala d'Or
A 1.5-hour adults-only workshop on the Balearic herbal liqueur: tasting three types and filling and labelling a 0.25 l bottle.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Bike hire in Cala d'Or: road, gravel, e-bike and family bikes
Wilier and Merida road bikes, gravel, e-bikes, trekking and kids' bikes at a shop in Cala d'Or open all year.
Try scuba diving in Cala d'Or with Acqua Life Dive Center (half day)
A half-day SSI introduction to scuba, no experience needed, from age 10; 85 EUR per person with all equipment.
Two-tank boat dive package from Calas de Mallorca and Cala Egos (certified divers)
Two guided dives on the east coast (18-25 m and 15-18 m) with tank, weights and a divemaster included; 102 EUR per diver.
Coves and beaches in Santanyí
Santanyí on the map
The stamp marks the town; the dots are the experiences in and around it, coloured by category.
In Santanyí
- Coach trip to Santanyí market and Es Trenc (Wednesdays)0.1 km
- Santanyí market on Wednesdays and Saturdays0.1 km
- Transparent kayak in Cala Figuera3.7 km
- Boat from Cala Figuera: Es Pontàs, Cala Llombards and Cala Màrmols3.8 km
- Small-group speedboat: Caló des Moro, S'Almunia and Cala Màrmols3.8 km
- Guided kayak from Cala Figuera to Cala Llombards and Es Pontàs3.8 km
- Cabrera by sailing boat with food and drinks3.8 km
- Cala Llombards and Es Pontàs by van with paddleboarding and snorkelling4.3 km
Around
When to visit Santanyí, and tips
- 01
When to go
Wednesday or Saturday mornings, market days, with over 150 stalls of cheese, cured meats, olives, ceramics and stonework. For a quiet square, come on another day.
- 02
A local tip
On market days park on the outskirts and walk in. From here, TIB bus lines connect with Cala d’Or, Cala Figuera and Colònia de Sant Jordi.
Quick facts
- Market
- Wednesday and Saturday mornings
- Porta Murada
- In its present form since 1571
- Festivals
- Sant Jaume, in July
Live agenda
Upcoming events in Santanyí
Activities from the municipal agenda and official local holidays, taken from public sources. Before you go, check the date and time on each event’s own page.
Official local holidays
Public holidays in the municipality according to the official labour calendar.
Data: Govern de les Illes Balears, general and local labour calendar (open data, CC BY 4.0) (opens in a new tab) · checked on 23 October 2026.
Where to stay in Santanyí
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Near Santanyí
Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.
Visit to Santueri Castle
Walk around a rock castle in the Llevant hills, with a keep, walls, cisterns and views over the east of the island.
Closed on Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
18-hole golf at Vall d'Or Golf
18- or 9-hole green fee at s'Horta (Felanitx): 18 holes at EUR 132 in high season and EUR 99 in low season, with buggy and club hire.
Reiten Mallorca (Finca Libertad)
Horse ride on Es Trenc beach (VIP format)
A guided 2.5-3 hour ride mostly at the water's edge on Es Trenc beach, for any level with optional canter; now offered only as a VIP ride.
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Es Trenc SUP and snorkel day in a small group
An 8-hour day from 9:00 at Platja d'es Trenc with SUP boards, snorkels, umbrellas and coolers, for groups of up to 8.
Cabrera National Park boat trip from Colònia de Sant Jordi (express or classic)
Crossing to the Cabrera archipelago, with a short option of about 3 hours or a longer one of about 6 with more time on the island.
Cabrera boat trip with swim stop (5 hours)
About 5-hour Cabrera trip from Colònia de Sant Jordi with a swim stop.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
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What to do around here
Ways to explore Santanyí
Comparisons built from the experiences in and around Santanyí.
Nearby towns
- Ses Salines6.7 km
- Cala d'Or9.1 km
- Campos13 km
- Felanitx13 km
- Porreres20 km
- Vilafranca de Bonany24 km
In the same municipality: Cala d'Or
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What is there to see and do in Santanyí?
Santanyí stone, porous and easy to carve, gives the town that honey colour that glows in the afternoon sun, and stonemasons still work it today. The Porta Murada is all that remains of the wall built after the 16th-century corsair raids. The town’s name was already written down in 1236. Atlas de Mallorca lists 22 experiences in town and 9 nearby: Coach trip to Santanyí market and Es Trenc (Wednesdays), Santanyí market on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Transparent kayak in Cala Figuera, Boat from Cala Figuera: Es Pontàs, Cala Llombards and Cala Màrmols, Small-group speedboat: Caló des Moro, S'Almunia and Cala Màrmols, Guided kayak from Cala Figuera to Cala Llombards and Es Pontàs.
When is the best time to visit Santanyí?
Wednesday or Saturday mornings, market days, with over 150 stalls of cheese, cured meats, olives, ceramics and stonework. For a quiet square, come on another day.
Any practical tips for visiting Santanyí?
On market days park on the outskirts and walk in. From here, TIB bus lines connect with Cala d’Or, Cala Figuera and Colònia de Sant Jordi.
Sources
Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-23. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.