Santa Ponsa - Majorca - Opinions?

Question

Im off to Santa Ponsa in Majorca in 4 weeks. Was just wandering if anybody has been? liked it? where did you stay? and suggest anything to do whilst there?

Thanks :)

Answer 1

I don't agree that Santa Ponsa is a Hellhole. I stayed there ten years ago when it was very quiet and went again last september. It has become quite a bit busier but still lovely. It's very clean and there are some nice bars where you can sit outside. If you are exploring, the caves of Arte are far better than the caves of Drach. They are better lit and less comercialised. I think Drach were closing this year for restoration work check before going. Whatever you do you'll have a great holiday.

Answer 2

Book somewhere else. Santa Ponsa is a HELLHOLE.

Answer 3

well we went there a good few years ago and had a great holiday its what you make of it yourself really stayed in apts called verdemar basic but clean cant tell you what they like now do a few trips to make the most of your hols.

Answer 4

The first thing I'll say is Santa Ponsa is famous for its high-rises.  Although it's been cleaned up in recent years, as a resort it's still a little bit on the brash side, what I mean is full of plenty of bars, Irish pubs and "Full English Breakfast" type establishments.  If it's a lively resort you're after then Santa Ponsa is definitely for you.  If you're looking for something a little different  from your holiday in Majorca, I suggest renting a car and going exploring the off the beaten track beauty spots.  Santa Ponsa is a really good base for discovering  the island.

Have a look around the web, car hire brokers such as http://www.arguscarhire.com/ have some good deals for the summer.  

Places you should visit with your rental car include the beautiful villages of Tramuntana, Alcudia and Porto Cristo.

Answer 5

I don't agree Santa Ponsa is a h**l hole..I have stayed there on many a time when in Majorca...we made it a base for travelling around and always enjoyed it very much..lovely beach, shops, bars, and tons of places to eat...I don't know the place you are staying in but I'm sure if you are near the beach it will be just fine...we always stayed down at the big square at the quieter end....it just happen that's where we got our accommodation..you will enjoy Santa Ponsa very much but try get out and see the rest of the beautiful island..

Answer 6

The last time I was there was over 20 years ago.  Was it really that long?  Anyway, I was in my 20s and went with a female friend and we had a blast.  I don't know what it's like these days.

Answer 7

Santa Ponsa is a lovely place.  We stayed in the Santa Ponsa Park.  Much nicer than most resorts - superb places to eat, lovely beach.   If you google the name of your hotel, you will find loads of reviews (trip advisor, holiday truths etc)  forewarned is forarmed :)

Go see the Pirates show in Magaluf while you are there.  Not to be missed.  Caves of Drach is another must see.

Edit:  Sounds nice !

http://www.holidaywatchdog.com/1778-Sant...

Answer 8

I was there last year and loved it but I am 50 years old, it is great for families with young kids, it is not a very busy place and I wouldn't recommend it for groups of teenagers. I stayed at the Hesperia, it is opposite the beach, entertainment could have been better but was good and food good.

Answer 9

I have owned a home in Santa Ponsa for 30 yrs and watched the place grow in to a popular holidays resort. First thing I must say is that I think Fiona H is mixing up SP with somewhere else when she said about the high rises. There are NO high rise flats in SP. It actually became law in the early1980's that you could not build more than 4 levels high. A few buildings older may be one or 2 levels higher but definitely no tower blocks as in Magaluf or Benidorm.  SP is a busy holiday resort and without knowing your age group, circumstances as in a family going or whatever it is hard to advise. The bay if you can imagine is like the letter U and the middle part is the sandy beach, along each side of the U is rocky and there are lots of apartments/apartamento hotels along here.  I think SP has something to suit everyone but if you chose the wrong area for the type of holiday you want it could be a bit of a disaster. Down town SP is where there are Irish Bars and other lively pubs which can get pretty wild in summer  to say the least . Fantastic if you are young and wanting to stay out all night. There is a big square at another part of SP which is great for families, starts off around 9 pm with a childrens disco and then there is different tribute acts each night to entertain the adults. It is away from traffic so very safe for children.  There are numerous restaurants in SP, some very reasonable and others more for special nights out. Most restaurant advertise their Menu del Dia or Menu of the Day at an inclusive price and this can be great value, if not shown you can ask for it. There is also your usual MacDonalds and Burger King for those inclined. On the whole it is still cheaper than UK but with the Euro so strong against the £ everything all over Europe is dearer just now.There is a wooded area near the big roundabout and the paraquets have became a bit attraction there, people sit, watch and listen to then chirping all the time.  Plenty of buses to everywhere. If going as far as Palma, unless you want to go all over the coast take the 102 express bus which comes every 30  mins in summer. Loads of the usual souvenir shops etc and pedalos, water scooters etc for hire on the beach. Also carbaret type entertainment around.  There is Tourist Information place near the beach and there are leaflets on just about everything Mallorca has to offer, including nice walks etc.  If you want to add an edit to your question of age group, people going and where you are staying I would be glad to tell you all I can. PS Well if you are staying in the Hisperia really good news as you are very, very central for everything. Can't tell you anything about what goes on inside the hotel but it is right across the road from the sandy beach, just down from the wooded area etc. For your age group, walk up by MacDonalds, Burger King, turn right at the roundabout with the Olive tree and you are in the lively part. If you walk through this part, a bit further along and upstairs there is a  pub called Burlington Berties which has great facilities for little ones if you say there is a 4 yr old,.That age group love it and there's serveral more like that.  The big square is about a 15 walk away as it is at one side of SP. You go to the Olive Tree roundabout, turn left and you basically walk and walk until you reach, anyone in the shops will tell you where it is.  Again as you turn in to the lively are of SP there is a bar called Steps which could be good for the 40 + although younger people go to. It is normally a married couple who own it who are also carbaret singers. However, the lady has just had a baby so it's new partner but I imagine along the same lines.  If you turn left along the beach when you come out your hotel you will come to the really big roundabout where you can get the buses for almost everywhere around.  On a Wed there is a market at Andraitx for perhaps the mums and dads with you. Don't pay trip prices as the local buses are plentiful on a Wed fom the roundabout and very cheap.  Be warned it is a morning market and best to hit the bus by 9 am and expect crowds. Just filled you in a little although I am sure you will find out loads for yourselves. Hope you enjoy your holiday.

Answer 10

A few years ago, I stayed in Santa Ponsa for a weeks holiday.  Back then it was a quiet resort, pub-wise, with only the Irish quarter that was full of pubs, and odd pubs here and there.  Definitely not like Palma Nova or Benidorm where the streets are lined with pubs.  

Earlier this year, I stayed in Palma Nova and travelled by bus for a day out in Santa Ponsa.  I was surprised at how busy it was with tourists compared to a few years ago.  

The Beach has had a makeover and is absolutely beautiful.  The walk beside the beach is lovely and picturesque.  Right at the far end, be warned there is a slight bank up-hill.  There seems to be a few more English bars then there used to be, but not as tacky as Magaluf etc.

What I liked about Santa Ponsa was the bus station.  From there you can travel to Palma, Palma Nova, Magaluf etc for days out.  Its a good base to see other places from.

All in all, a holiday is what you make it, and I think you will enjoy it.

Have a lovely holiday..........