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Santa Ponsa

SouthwestCalviàAbout 20–25 min from Palma

The bay of Santa Ponsa, with the headland and the mountains behind
Bahía de Santa Ponça · Photo: Rafael Ortega Díaz, public domain

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Southwest · Calvià · 20–25 min from Palma

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New developments in Santa Ponsa

Off-planCompletes Q4 2028

Santa Ponsa apartments

Santa Ponsa, Southwest Sample

  • Homes24
  • Type2–3 bed apartments
  • FeaturesCommunal pool, sea views from upper floors, underground parking
  • PriceOn request

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Living here

Santa Ponsa is one of the largest residential areas in the Southwest, built around a sheltered sandy bay about 20 to 25 minutes west of Palma. It has its own beach, marina and golf courses, a long-established British and Irish community, and enough shops, restaurants and services to stay busy all year.

Santa Ponsa feels more like a small town than a resort. The beach at the head of the bay is wide and shallow, which makes it popular with families, and the promenade and main avenue have a mix of cafés, supermarkets, banks and pharmacies that stay open through the winter.

There is a marina, the Club Náutico Santa Ponsa, and three golf courses on the inland side of town. The headland at the mouth of the bay is where King Jaume I landed in 1229 to take Mallorca from the Moors, and a stone cross marks the spot.

Next door, Nova Santa Ponsa and Costa de la Calma offer quieter streets with more villas, while El Toro and Port Adriano are a few minutes to the south.

Who buys here

Families, retirees and second-home owners, mostly from the UK, Ireland, Germany and Scandinavia. Many buyers already know Santa Ponsa from holidays. The community is well established, so it is an easy place to arrive without knowing anyone.

Property

The streets closest to the beach are mainly apartments and townhouses, many built in the 1970s to 1990s and now being renovated. The hillsides around the bay and the golf courses have detached villas with gardens and pools, many with sea views. Larger plots and newer villas are found towards Nova Santa Ponsa and the golf area.

Getting around

Approximate times by car.

  • 20–25min

    Central PalmaBy the Ma-1 motorway

  • 30min

    Palma airport

  • 10min

    Puerto Portals and Bendinat

  • 15min

    Port d’Andratx

  • 15min

    International schoolsSeveral within 15 minutes, in the Calvià area and western Palma

Pros and cons

For

  • Busy all year with full services
  • Family-friendly beach, marina and golf
  • Easy to settle in, large English-speaking community
  • Wide choice, from apartments to villas

Against

  • Beach and promenade crowded in July and August
  • Some older apartment blocks need updating
  • Feels less “Spanish” than villages inland
  • Sea-view villas are in high demand and rarely cheap

Questions buyers ask

Is Santa Ponsa a good place to live all year?

Yes. It has one of the largest year-round foreign populations in Mallorca, and most shops, restaurants and services stay open in winter.

What is the difference between Santa Ponsa and Nova Santa Ponsa?

Santa Ponsa is the main town around the bay and beach. Nova Santa Ponsa is the quieter, mainly residential area on the south side of the bay, towards El Toro, with more detached villas.

How far is Santa Ponsa from Palma?

About 20 to 25 minutes by car along the Ma-1 motorway, outside rush hour.

Which municipality is Santa Ponsa in?

Calvià.

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