There are plenty of day excursions and activities to suit everyone in Santa Ponsa, many available from the beach itself.
Why not try a fantastic day trip on an impressive 3 deck catamaran?
The main deck with bar, boutique and tropical style tables and chairs can cater for 156 passengers, while the upper deck has capacity for 140.
You can depart from the beach of Santa Ponsa at 11:00 and return back at 16:00, enjoying the sun, sea breezes and beautiful views of the southwest coast both above and below sea level. The boat stops at sea during the trip so passengers can cool off in the blue seas with snorkel gear provided at no extra cost. The ticket price also includes a buffet lunch with sangria to be enjoyed while listening to some live spanish music. The prices ranges from 56 Euros for an adult and 28 Euros for a child. Children under four years go free.
There is another boat trip departing from Santa Ponsa, which is a 5 hour day trip and is worth checking out. The trip takes you to Dragonera Island, home to many lizards and San Telmo. This is a more budget friendly trip at a low cost of 22 Euros per person, for which you can enjoy delicious paella and sangria onboard. The tickets can be easily purchased from the two kiosks located outside McDonalds and Burger King.
If your looking for a bit of adventure then you will enjoy a day at the Jungle Parc, located in Santa Ponsa. The adventure course with high ropes, swings, zip wires and bridges has courses available at different levels from beginners to experienced, including a kids course and it has top qualified instructors with safety being a priority. The cost averages from 12 to 25 euros with a group package on offer.
There are other activities to be found close by such as Western Park, which is a popular themed big water park. It is located ten minutes away in Magalluf and it provides a great day out for all ages. Tickets can be bought at the gate and sometimes from the reception of your hotel.
If you venture a little further out to Portals Nous, which is on the Palma bus route you can visit the dolphins, sealion and parrot shows at Marineland, along with all the other sea creatures that live there. It is a great day out especially if you have young children.
There is a free shuttle bus to Marineland and Western Water Park that picks passengers up twice a day from Santa Ponsa at various points. You can ask at your hotel which pick up point is closest to you.
If you are staying at Holiday Park in Santa Ponsa your pick up point is right outside the hotel!
Many people also enjoy to get out and see some of the most picturesque scenery of the island by taking a drive along the stunning north west coastline. The village of Valldemossa is a charming place to see and the port of Soller is also worth a visit. An old wooden train runs from the centre of Palma to Soller every day, and the train ride itself is a unique experience, as it passes by orange and lemon groves to reach it´s destination. Tickets can be purchased at the station itself in Palma.
The imposing gothic cathedral of Palma is another place to visit if you are planning to go into the capital city. It is open to the public between 10:00-18:15 on week days during the height of the summer season, and from 10:00-14:15 on Saturdays.
If you want to do a bit of celebrity spotting head down to Puerto Portals which is only a 5 minute taxi ride away from Santa Ponsa. Here at the most luxurious port of Europe you can dine, shop and people watch. The numerous yachts are an impressive sight and you may get lucky and see a familiar face as it is a regular haunt for the rich and famous, including royalty. If you do not want to spend too much you can sit at one of the cafes and watch the well heeled world go by over a cappuccino.
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