Colonia Sant Jordi is a very quiet holiday resort that was originally established in 1879 as an agricultural and fishing colony. For these reasons many of the locals still consider this to be the ‘new town’. Tourists first started to arrive in the late 1950’s, and since then the town has undergone a steady but controlled growth. The original fishing harbour still exists, and if you can get there early enough, at 9.30am everyday a small ferry sails for the short trip over to the island of Cabrera. This tiny rocky island, whose name translates into English as ‘Goat Island’, measures only 4 miles x 3 miles, was designated a National Park in 1991. As a result, there is absolutely no commercial development, not even a restaurant to grab a bite of lunch. The island of Cabrera does however have a very colourful history. It was once a haven for pirates and even served as a prisoner of war camp during the Napoleonic Wars. You can also visit the island with your own yacht, but you’ll need to obtain prior permission. Only 50 boats are allowed in the marina per day, and this is the only legal mooring place. The beach of Sa Platja des Port is located next to the marina and fishing port of Colonia Sant Jordi, and despite being quite small, offers excellent facilities. However, either side of the town are the fabulous beaches of Ets Estanys, Es Trenc, Es Dolç and Es Carbó, which are widely regarded as being the best beaches on the island.
The two 18-hole golf courses Son Antem are about 20 minutes. Palma and the international airport can be reached in about 40 minutes.