The 145-metre-long S'Amarador beach combines fine white sand with a dense pine forest, a dune system and a wetland. If you would like to add a walk to your time at the beach, you can also plan a nearly circular walking trail. Near the beach, there is a public car park and a recreational area with public toilets, tables and benches.
Beach, dunes and wetland
The pine forest surrounds the beach; at the back of the beach are a dune system and a small lake at the mouth of a stream. The estanque de s'Amarador wetland is also located in the lower reaches of the S'Amarador torrent. Together, the beach, dunes and wetland shape the landscape, making time by the shore distinct from a walk through the surrounding area.
The dune system is also characterised by its vegetation. Elymus farctus, Pancratium maritimum and Eryngium maritimum grow there; these plants stabilise the sand. The dunes are therefore not just a landscape feature behind the beach, but also the place where these sand-stabilising species grow.
Time at the beach and the walking trail
The nearly circular S'Amarador walking trail starts at the Ca sa Muda car park by the beach and leads through the surroundings of S'Amarador and its wetland. This offers two different options for planning your day: time at the beach and in the recreational area, or a walk through the landscape and wetland.
The recreational area near the beach has public toilets, tables and benches; the public car park is also in the S'Amarador area. This information helps you think of time at the beach and a walk as separate options, without having to combine them into a fixed itinerary.
Mondragó Natural Park in the wider travel area
In the wider travel area, Mondragó Natural Park was declared a natural park in 1992. It is also an Area of Special Natural Interest (ANEI) and part of the Natura 2000 network: a Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA) and a Special Area of Conservation (ZEC). These designations apply to the wider park area, not just S'Amarador beach.
Free guided tours are offered in Mondragó Natural Park throughout the year by prior arrangement. Confirm the specific arrangements with the park in advance. People who cannot access nature because of physical or mental impairments can request a route using a Joëlette all-terrain wheelchair there. Check availability and arrangements directly with the park.
Santanyí: market and architectural history
In Santanyí, Plaça Major is the centre of the town; the market and festivals are held there. The parish church of Sant Andreu is one of the two main buildings on the square, alongside the town hall. Built from Santanyí stone, it houses a monumental Baroque organ from Palma's Dominican convent. Construction of the church began on 25 July 1786 and lasted 25 years.
El Roser and La Porta Murada also tell the story of Santanyí's architectural history. El Roser is the town's former parish church and was built in the first half of the 14th century in a transitional style between Romanesque and Gothic. During pirate raids, it regularly served as a refuge for the local population and was therefore fortified. La Porta Murada is a gate tower in Santanyí's 16th-century defensive walls. The narrow streets are also home to several art galleries and workshops.
Markets and festivals throughout the year
Santanyí's market is held all year round on Wednesdays and Saturdays in Plaça Major and the surrounding streets. It offers local produce, clothing and handicrafts; local products include sobrassada, oil and wine. The regular market schedule offers a way to plan your stay around a market day.
Festival dates can also help you choose when to travel. Santanyí's Sant Antoni festival takes place on 17 January; traditional bonfires and barbecues are held on the eve, and animals are also blessed. The Fira de Santanyí is held on the third Saturday in October and has an agricultural, craft and industrial character. The Sant Andreu patron saint's festival falls on 30 November and includes a solemn mass, as well as numerous social and cultural activities during the festival week. Check the dates and programme for your trip.
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