Sant Elm holidays

Holidays to Sant Elm have the holiday backdrop sorted, with sandy beaches, Dragon Island views and Tramuntana peaks.

Swap the daily slog for sea views

Sant Elm’s got the cute fishing village set-up nailed – the kind of place that says ‘relaxing seaside holiday’ without having to raise its voice. It sits on Majorca’s south-western edge, with the Tramuntana foothills behind it for when you fancy swapping flip-flops for trainers. If you’re more here for lazy blue-water days, though, you’re in luck. The bay’s lapped by water that looks like it’s had a fresh lick of blue paint, with Dragon Island and Es Pantaleu doing the scenic posing on the horizon.

Claim your patch of blue

Come to Majorca or the beaches, they said. Blue-water fans get a few picks of the bunch here. Sant Elm’s main beach scene comes in two parts – Sa Gran is the bigger sandy number, while Sa Petita is its smaller, quieter sidekick with more of a sand-and-pebble feel. Both come with the kind of clear, shallow water that practically waves you in. Rocky coves and inlets edge this coastline, too – and because the waters here sit within the protected Sa Dragonera Marine Reserve, snorkellers and scuba fans have plenty to eye up below the surface.

Follow the dragon-shaped skyline

You’ll spot Sa Dragonera – or Dragon Island – in pretty much every seafront snap around here – it’s the jagged island on the horizon, casually stealing the background. But it’s well worth seeing up close, too. Boats usually nip across from Sant Elm to this uninhabited natural park, where walking trails, lighthouse views and lots of little lizards replace beach towels and parasols. Those sea views come with a dash of drama, too – pirates, smugglers and old lookout points all crop up in Sa Dragonera’s story.

Swap sandals for scenery

Sant Elm’s got the Serra de Tramuntana – or Tramuntana Mountains – on its doorstep, so it’s a great pick if walking shoes are making it into the suitcase. The route towards Cala en Basset and the 16th-century Torre de Cala en Basset watchtower pairs piney paths with ‘look-at-that’ views over Sa Dragonera. The tower itself dates back to the 16th century and was built to help protect the coast from pirate raids. Prefer your exploring with a marina and a menu? Port d’Andratx is about 10 minutes away by taxi, bringing smart waterside restaurants, bobbing boats and a dressier dinner scene.