Towns of Mallorca · Migjorn & the south

Ses Salines

Also known as Las Salinas

Salt, light and the southern tip of Mallorca: a white lighthouse facing Cabrera.

Ses Salines · 39°20′N · 3°03′E
ATLAS DE MALLORCA Ses Salines 39°20′N · 3°03′E Nº 48 / 53

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Things to do in Ses Salines

Carthaginians and Romans were already harvesting salt here, and the salt pans by Colònia de Sant Jordi still produce flor de sal. At the end of the road stands the Cap de ses Salines lighthouse, a white tower of 1863 on reddish rocks at the island’s southern tip; on clear days you can see Cabrera.

Coves and beaches in Ses Salines

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When to visit Ses Salines, and tips

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    When to go

    In low light, early or late in the day, for the lighthouse and the salt pans; in spring, bring binoculars for the birds. 24 August is Sant Bartomeu, and the Festa des Cavall follows the next weekend.

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    A local tip

    There is no café, shade or proper car park at the lighthouse: bring water and park without blocking the road. Boats to Cabrera National Park leave from the harbour at Colònia de Sant Jordi.

Quick facts

Lighthouse
Cap de ses Salines, 1863
Own municipality
Since 1925
Festival
Sant Bartomeu, 24 August

Where to stay in Ses Salines

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Near Ses Salines

Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.

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Artestruz: ostrich farm

Educational ostrich farm in Campos: a visit to learn about them, feed them and try ostrich egg at the café.

According to Google, open only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays

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Questions about Ses Salines

What is there to see and do in Ses Salines?

Carthaginians and Romans were already harvesting salt here, and the salt pans by Colònia de Sant Jordi still produce flor de sal. At the end of the road stands the Cap de ses Salines lighthouse, a white tower of 1863 on reddish rocks at the island’s southern tip; on clear days you can see Cabrera. Atlas de Mallorca lists 16 experiences in town and 9 nearby: Cabrera National Park boat trip from Colònia de Sant Jordi (express or classic), Cabrera boat trip with swim stop (5 hours), Road, e-bike and mountain bike hire in Colònia de Sant Jordi, Cabrera by 12-seat semi-rigid boat from Colònia de Sant Jordi, Snorkel boat trip towards Es Trenc from Colònia de Sant Jordi (3 h), Boat trip with snorkelling stops along the Colònia de Sant Jordi coast and Cap de ses Salines.

When is the best time to visit Ses Salines?

In low light, early or late in the day, for the lighthouse and the salt pans; in spring, bring binoculars for the birds. 24 August is Sant Bartomeu, and the Festa des Cavall follows the next weekend.

Any practical tips for visiting Ses Salines?

There is no café, shade or proper car park at the lighthouse: bring water and park without blocking the road. Boats to Cabrera National Park leave from the harbour at Colònia de Sant Jordi.

Sources

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