Anna's Guidebook for Colonia Sant Jordi
Sport
Sports and recreation facilities
Superb world class Olympic 50-metre pool which attracts top squads from all over the world for training camps. Limited lanes available for public swimming and one to one coaching available. Highly recommend for keen swimmers.
BEST Centre
35 Carrer RoadaSuperb world class Olympic 50-metre pool which attracts top squads from all over the world for training camps. Limited lanes available for public swimming and one to one coaching available. Highly recommend for keen swimmers.
Food scene
Firm traditional favourite next to the port beach with varied menu including fish, paella, pizza and pastas.
Port Blau
67 Carrer Gabriel RocaFirm traditional favourite next to the port beach with varied menu including fish, paella, pizza and pastas.
Superb fish and paella. Booking essential in the season as it gets extremely busy and people travel from Palma to eat here.
23 yerel halk öneriyor
Restaurante Antonio
5 Carrer Alexandre FarneseSuperb fish and paella. Booking essential in the season as it gets extremely busy and people travel from Palma to eat here.
A personal favourite. Laid back beach bar and restaurant serving a wide range of drinks and snacks, often with live music. Need a car to get here from CSJ or walk along the beach if you’re feeling energetic.
10 yerel halk öneriyor
Bar Esperanza
A personal favourite. Laid back beach bar and restaurant serving a wide range of drinks and snacks, often with live music. Need a car to get here from CSJ or walk along the beach if you’re feeling energetic.
Best ice cream in town, or arguably, on the island including dairy free options. Also serves snacks, great coffee and a wide range of speciality teas and gins.
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Hostal Colonial
9 Carrer Gabriel RocaBest ice cream in town, or arguably, on the island including dairy free options. Also serves snacks, great coffee and a wide range of speciality teas and gins.
High-quality food with award young award-winning local chef who won the Spanish equivalent of MasterChef. Creative, well-presented food and excellent wine list. Booking essential as far in advance as possible, especially in July and August.
18 yerel halk öneriyor
Restaurant Sal de Cocó
s/n Carrer PescadorsHigh-quality food with award young award-winning local chef who won the Spanish equivalent of MasterChef. Creative, well-presented food and excellent wine list. Booking essential as far in advance as possible, especially in July and August.
Popular restaurant serving fish, steaks and local favourites in Ses Salines, which is a 10-min drive from Colonia Sant Jordi.
63 yerel halk öneriyor
Bodega Barahona - Casa Manolo
2 Plaça Sant BartomeuPopular restaurant serving fish, steaks and local favourites in Ses Salines, which is a 10-min drive from Colonia Sant Jordi.
Sightseeing
Stunning marine reserve 20km off the coast of CSJ made up of a group of islands. Abundant marine life and spectacular scenery. Daily day trips including snorkeling depart from the port. Highly recommend.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Cabrera Archipelago Maritime-Terrestrial National Park
Stunning marine reserve 20km off the coast of CSJ made up of a group of islands. Abundant marine life and spectacular scenery. Daily day trips including snorkeling depart from the port. Highly recommend.
Great market held here in this historic town every Wednesday and Saturday from approx 0800-1400. Parking can be tricky so good to arrive early. Nice to have breakfast or coffee in the Plaza Mayor, which is the centre of the action. Approx 20 min drive from CSJ.
141 yerel halk öneriyor
Santanyí
27 Plaça MajorGreat market held here in this historic town every Wednesday and Saturday from approx 0800-1400. Parking can be tricky so good to arrive early. Nice to have breakfast or coffee in the Plaza Mayor, which is the centre of the action. Approx 20 min drive from CSJ.
Local boat rental company run by friendly Guiem. Small boats available fir daily and half-day rates with/without license.
Excursion Boat
12 Carrer PríncepLocal boat rental company run by friendly Guiem. Small boats available fir daily and half-day rates with/without license.
Drinks and sundowners
Spots to have a drink with great views
Great views, stylish decor and good spot for sundowners. Booking essential in the season. Home decor store next door.
39 yerel halk öneriyor
CASSAI Beach House
21 Carrer MajorGreat views, stylish decor and good spot for sundowners. Booking essential in the season. Home decor store next door.
Great rooftop views with pool right in front of the port beach, and perfect for a cocktail sundowner.
Hotel Honucai
1 Carrer BonançaGreat rooftop views with pool right in front of the port beach, and perfect for a cocktail sundowner.
Fabulous Mediterranean views for drinks and sundowner. Also serves food. Booking recommended. Approx 30 mins drive from CSJ.
15 yerel halk öneriyor
Pura Vida
25 Carrer TomarinarFabulous Mediterranean views for drinks and sundowner. Also serves food. Booking recommended. Approx 30 mins drive from CSJ.
Good spot for sundowners overlooking Es Trenc. Recommend for drinks rather than food.
7 yerel halk öneriyor
5illes BEACH&SUNSET
Good spot for sundowners overlooking Es Trenc. Recommend for drinks rather than food.
Groceries
Friendly local supermarket with fresh fruit/veg and deli/bakery opposite for freshly prepared meals including tortilla, meatballs and roasted chicken.
14 yerel halk öneriyor
Miquel Supermercat
5 Carrer Ramon i CajalFriendly local supermarket with fresh fruit/veg and deli/bakery opposite for freshly prepared meals including tortilla, meatballs and roasted chicken.