Visit the chic port of Andratx and stroll along the front admiring the fabulous yachts where you will be spoilt for choice by the array of great restaurants and wine bars that are on offer. From here you can take an excursion by ferry boat up the magnificent coastline or hire your own boat to explore the little bays only accessible by boat or on foot.
www.samsaracharter.com
Drive ten minutes the other direction and you arrive at the beautiful sandy beach of St. Elmo .From this pretty village you can catch a boat to Isla Dragonara –a spectacular natural park –and a must for hikers and bird watchers.
For pampering and total bliss spend the day at Gran follies beach club ,spa and restaurant .Only 10 minutes drive from the hotel and you can pass the time relaxing under swaying palms, cocktail in hand , dipping your toe in the pool with the cool sea breezes washing over you .
Every Wednesday Andratx hosts a bustling market patronised by visitors from all over the island and if you miss that one you can hang out with the locals and soak up the atmosphere at S’arraco’s own little market every Saturday morning
Our local vineyard of Santa Catarina is only a short scenic drive into the countryside and here you can taste some of the finest wines in Spain or have a picnic in the marvelous surroundings of an ancient Mallorquian bodega.They also have a special Sunday tasting with tapas and Gregorian music
Available for weddings and functions-please contact the vinyard directly for more details
Situated at the base of the Tramuntana mountains Andratx cultural centre offers the opportunity to enjoy contempory art and nature at the same time
La reserva is a unique nature reserve in Mallorca .An easy 3.5 km walk leads you past waterfalls and through flourishing vegetation to a recreation area where you can enjoy a BBQ and a dip in the refreshing mountain waters
Walkers are spoilt for choice by the various treks all within easy reach of L’Escaleta including several circular walks from the hotel ,ranging from 45 minutes to a 6 hour excursion to the famous monastry of Sa Trapa.
We can provide walking maps ,books and packed lunches to help you on your way,and for those who really want to switch off, we can arrange an experienced walking guide who has extensive knowledge of all of the island and who will also provide transport to other treking locations if required
If its golfing you are interested in ,there are 6 golf courses within 20-30 minutes drive of the hotel see www.simplymallorcagolf.com for more information
Ideal temperatures from September to June make Mallorca the perfect place for active visitors who want to enjoy the beauty of the island at a slower pace. Mountain bikes or road bikes can be rented and delivered to the hotel
For those who enjoy experiencing life under the sea the warm waters of the Mediteranan are at their best between June and October when the visability is good and the sea life abundant.For more information see
To enjoy the magnificent coastline at sea level the best way is by kayak.
For more information see www.kanu-adventure-mallorca.com
Known as the pearl of the Mediterranian Palma offers fabulous shopping , marvelous cultural activies and endless opportunites for wining,dining and people watching.See www.palmademallorca.es for more information and a calender of the fiestas and events
Step back in time at La Granja-a beautiful 10th Century mansion where one can glimpse into the past and soak up some history of ancient Mallorca.
For an unforgettable evening out you can experience a spectacular dinner show at the Son Amar located near Palma.Its a world class show and not to be missed
Palma can now boast one of the biggest and best aquariums in the world where you can discover the secrets of the underwater world from the shallow coral reefs to the mysterious deep blue.