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King James Festival in Santa Ponsa
Celebrations rule the roost for the first two weeks of September in Santa Ponsa. This big knees up is to remember the day King James I arrived in Santa Ponsa in 1229, when he defeated the Moors and became ruler of the island. Arguably the best part of this festival is at the end of the fortnight. A colourful parade sweeps through the streets, and in the evening, there’s a concert that attracts top international musicians. It ends with a bang, too, as a fireworks display lights up the sky.Western Park comes with all the bells and whistles. This Wild West-themed waterpark is a 10-minute drive from Cala Vinas, and it’s loaded with rides and slides that are fun for all the family. Little ones have their own splash park, while big kids can ride The Beast – a kamikaze slide with an almost vertical drop of over 30 metres. You’ll also find your usual multi-lane racers, tube slides and dinghy rides. It’s open from May until September.
Read MoreYou’ll find a couple of gift shops dotted around the town, but the real deal in Majorca is its street markets. There’s a well-trodden number in Andratx every Wednesday morning. To get there, drive northwest on the Ma-1 motorway and you’ll arrive in 20 minutes max. Stalls line up along Paseo de Son Mas and flog everything from locally grown fruit and veg to fresh flowers, handmade clothes and leather goods. Things kick off bright and early at 8am, so morning people will scoop the best bargains.
Read MoreCala Vinas’ beach is slotted into a cove sheltered by low, pine-topped cliffs. The water’s glass-clear, the sand’s talc-soft, and there are shade-providing palapas scattered across it. If you fancy mixing it up, you’ll be glad to know there are beaches for all tastes within reach. Cala Falco is a winner for divers, Portal Vells is a quieter number, and El Mago is a naturist beach, where you can soak up the sun without getting any pesky tan lines.
Read MoreThe streets of this pint-sized town aren’t crammed with bars and restaurants, but it’s a real case of quality over quantity here. One of the most popular is pitched up right on the sandy beach. Head to Il Chiringuito for tapas-style dishes like garlic king prawns, mild green peppers called pimientos de padrón and spicy potatoes known as patatas bravas. Or, opt for bigger plates, such as juicy hamburgers and well-stuffed tortilla bowls. And afterwards, you can wash your meal down with a jug of sangria or a colourful cocktail
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