Migjorn de Mallorca Voyage Tips and guide

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Map of Migjorn de Mallorca

Migjorn is the southernmost region on Mallorca. The name means "midday" in Catalan and refers to the southerly position of the sun at noon in the same poetic way that southern regions of France and Italy are called le Midi / il Mezzogiorno. It has numerous beaches and bays that invite you to swim and sunbathe so many tourist centres have developed in the region. However, the main source of income for the residents of Migjorn comes from agriculture. There are even still fishermen, but here, as in many other places, the Mediterranean is very empty of fish.

In the meantime, the need for nature conservation has been recognised and efforts are made to combat environmental crime. Many areas, especially on the coast, have been declared nature reserves. Some are even closed to private traffic. The hotel ruins on Es Trenc show that they are serious. Here a court ruled that the building was unlawful, stopped the construction and ordered the demolition. Unfortunately, there is still no money for this today.

As on the whole island, the locals speak Mallorquí, a dialect of Catalan that is only very distantly related to the standard Spanish language. Mostly Spanish, English and German are spoken in the tourist centres. Off the beaten track, people tend to be understood only when they speak Spanish, and even then, they may not understand the dialect answer.

The area includes the following municipalities:

• Campos
• Felanitx
• Llucmajor
• Ses Salines
• Santanyi

Migjorn can be reached via the international airport of Palma de Mallorca (PMI ^IATA).

From Palma de Mallorca the MA-19 motorway leads to shortly after Llucmajor, then it becomes the main road MA-19, which leads through Campos to Santanyí. The MA-5020 leads from Campos to Felanitx, the MA-14 from Santanyí to Felanitx. This leads further north and you can reach Manacor.

From Santanyí the MA-6102 leads to Cala Figuera and the MA-6100 to es Llombards and on via Ses Salines to Colonia St. Jordi.

Migjorn has a well-developed bus network that is tailored to the needs of the residents. It is assumed that tourists take guided trips by coach, rather than public transport. If you really want to explore Migjorn by bus, you should definitely get an up-to-date timetable for all bus routes and pay attention to the special features of the bus routes, because not every bus stops at every location. You also have to be prepared for the fact that the buses are not air-conditioned.

For shorter distances you can also take a taxi.

The road network in Migjorn is well developed and in fairly good condition. Many small towns are very narrow, but that can get a lot worse in other places on Mallorca. With a rental car you can explore the whole region in two days.

• Santuari de Sant Salvador, at Felanitx. Fortress-like pilgrimage site and lookout point.
• Botanicactus, in Ses Salines. Garden with 12,000 different species of cactus.
• Cabrera centre, in Colonia de Sant Jordi near Ses Salines. Visitor centre in which the natural world of the national park on the island of Cabrera south of Mallorca is modelled.

• Ona Cala Pí Club, ☏ +34 971 123 010, [email protected]. Spacious, well-furnished and well-equipped apartments for up to 6 people. The whole complex is well-equipped, with a spacious restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a children's activity club. The restaurant serves various Mediterranean delicacies, but for a better culinary experience, you are advised to find a local restaurant in Cala Pí, which can be easily found by a short walk outside the apartment complex. The swimming pool is huge and easily accessed, and has a poolside bar. The staff speak passable English. Apartments for 6 people from €190. 
• Son Lladó, Campos, ☏ +34 971 652572, fax: +34 971 651233. Small farm-stay accommodation near Campos. 
• Sa Posada d'Aumallia, Camino Son Prohens 1027, Felanitz, ☏ +34 971 58 26 57, fax: +34 971 58 32 69, [email protected]. A spacious and elegant historic finca in the relaxing countryside. From €140. 
• Son Julia Country House Hotel, Crta. De S'Arenal a Llucmajor, ☏ +34 971 669 700. Hotel Son Julia is a stunning country hotel in an exquisite 15th-century Majorcan mansion. Feature two restaurants, two swimming pools and a wellness spa. Bed and breakfast: €220-490, half board: €310-580. (updated Nov 2020)
• Mar Senses Ferrara Blanca, C sa Partió 1, ☏ +34 971 657 515. Good all-round hotel, some minor niggles eg over catering. Adults only. B&B double €320. (updated Jul 2024)
• AluaSoul Resort, Ave de Cala Egos, ☏ +34 912 186 256. Hotel on two sites - "Gardens" is the annex west across the cove. Adults only. (updated Jul 2024)
• Cala D'Or Gardens is a family friendly hotel by AluaSoul Resort.
• Palia Dolce Farniente, Ave de Cala Egos, ☏ +34 971 659 411. Value for money central hotel. B&B double €140. (updated Jul 2024)
• Palia Puerto del Sol, Ave de Cala Llonga, ☏ +34 971 657 620. Clean, somewhat rambling hotel at the head of Cala inlet. B&B double €150. (updated Jul 2024)
• Inturotel Cala Azul, C Caló des Corral, ☏ +34 971 648 184. Spacious self-catering apartments. Double (room only) €200. (updated Jul 2024)
• Inturotel chain have three other hotels in town.
• MarSenses Nature Olea, C des Forn 29, ☏ +34 971 022 286. Good chain hotel by the Cala Ferrara inlet. B&B double €200. (updated Jul 2024)
• Monsuau is a peaceful place at the edge of town 200 m north of Nature Olea. Adults only.
• Gavimar La Miranda, Ave d'es Fortí 18, ☏ +34 971 658 211. Smart resort hotel in Spanish Colonial style. B&B double €200. (updated Jul 2024)
• Gavimar Cala Gran Costa, Ave Cala Gran 2, ☏ +34 971 657 101. Slick hotel by Cala Gran inlet. B&B double €220. (updated Jul 2024)
• Gavimar Ariel Chico Club is a block inland from Cala Gran Costa and less expensive.
• Sentido Fido Tucan, Bvd d'Or 4 (between the Gavimars), ☏ +34 971 657 200. Comfy hotel let down by mediocre catering, poor choice for vegetarians. (updated Jul 2024)
• Prinsotel Alba, C de sa Conillera, ☏ +34 971 706 076. Family-friendly hotel with entertainment, splash pools and the like. B&B double €200. (updated Jul 2024)
• Barceló Aguamarina, Ave Felanitx, ☏ +34 971 657 860. Occasional lapses, but overall good value. B&B double €250. (updated Jul 2024)
• Hotel Cala d'Or, Ave de Bèlgica 49, ☏ +34 971 657 249. Pleasant relaxing hotel. (updated Jul 2024)

• Hotel Honucai, C Bonança 1, ☏ +34 971 655 178. Pleasant setting in gardens near the waterfront. B&B double €200. (updated Jul 2024)
• 39.322072.995091 Blau Colònia Sant Jordi, C de Sa Síquia 3 (near Es Trenc beach), ☏ +34 971 656 577, toll-free: +34 971 928 714, [email protected]. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. The hotel spans 80,000 m² and is located , providing a variety of services and facilities. B&B double €800. (updated Jul 2024)