Port d'Andratx - Sant Elm GR 221

Port d'Andratx - Sant Elm

Port d’Andratx is modern port town, with approximately 3,000 inhabitants, and enjoys a picturesque setting located around 5km from Andratx town. Port d’Andratx is one of the most spectacular natural harbours in Mallorca. It’s a stylish port, with a well-maintained and equipped yacht club. It offers a variety of activities related to the sea. Although it has many restaurants to suit the yachting set, Port d’Andratx is still a working fishing port where one can sit outside one of the many cafés and bars watching the bustle of daily maritime life.

Sant Elm (also known as San Telmo in Spanish) is a charming coastal village in the far south-west corner of Mallorca. With the foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains behind it and the uninhabited island of Sa Dragonera in front, it is a beautiful spot.
Sant Elm was named after the patron saint of sailors. Formerly known as Palomera, this is the spot where the Christian troops of Jaume I arrived in 1229 to conquer the island of Mallorca from the Arabs, before heading to Santa Ponça. Over the centuries, Sant Elm has seen many attempted invasions, which led to Cala Basset watchtower being built in 1585 as an observation point from which to view attackers. Until the beginning of the 20th-century it was a quiet fishing village. There is still very much a local feel to Sant Elm even if the village is receiving more attention from holidaymakers visiting the island. The winters here are particularly quiet with many restaurants closing for their annual break at this time of year. In the summer, Sant Elm receives a good influx of day visitors due to its beautiful location. Many spend the day on the pretty sandy beaches or enjoy a lunch in one of the seafood restaurants on the coastline. Others travel to Sant Elm to catch a boat over to Sa Dragonera for the day.