| If it's a traditional Spanish break you're looking for, | | | | the fortified church, which is surrounded by beautiful |
| you can't go wrong with a Mallorca holiday to Sant | | | | flower displays. Built in 1577, the sanctuary was |
| Jordi. | | | | established to cater for those working in the salt |
| The resort is a far cry from clubbing capitals such as | | | | flats of nearby Ses Salines. The church still retains its |
| Ibiza and has a relaxed atmosphere perfect for | | | | old battlements from when it was used as a hiding |
| enjoying some quiet time on the many beaches, | | | | place when pirates attacked. |
| which are among the most beautiful in Majorca. | | | | On your Mallorca holiday, you'll also find plenty to do |
| Formerly a fishing town, Sant Jordi was established in | | | | in the surrounding areas of Sant Jordi. Journey to the |
| 1879 and tourists only began visiting in large numbers | | | | municipal district of Ses Salines, which translates to |
| in the 1950s. Why not book a villa in Mallorca and | | | | source of salt. Findings have shown that salt was |
| experience traditional Spanish living for yourself? | | | | being extracted from the area as early as Roman |
| The area still has its old fishing harbour and there's | | | | times, but now you'll see how popular the area has |
| room for 50 moorings per day if you enjoy taking | | | | become for fishing and yachting as a result of its |
| your yacht on breaks with you. From the harbour, | | | | mainly flat land. The area's beautiful beach has also |
| you can take a morning ferry ride over to the | | | | help popularise Ses Salines with celebrities so make |
| neighbouring isle of Cabrera, which translates to Goat | | | | sure you have your camera handy. |
| Island. | | | | Other local beaches include Sa Platja des Port Ets |
| You're sure to want to hit the beach when you | | | | Estanys and Es Carbo so you'll have plenty of choice |
| arrive in Majorca, and Sant Jordi is a great location | | | | when deciding whereabouts to prop up your parasol |
| for doing just that. The resort has its own small | | | | for a relaxing sunbathing session. But if you're craving |
| beach with good facilities while there are plenty of | | | | some excitement, a great time to visit Sant Jordi is |
| other stretches of sand in the nearby vicinity, such | | | | when the area holds its patron saint's day. Join in the |
| as Es Trenc, Sa Rapita and Es Dolc, which are | | | | fiesta on August's first weekend, with the saint's day |
| backed by pine trees. | | | | taking place on the Sunday but the festivities staring |
| After enjoying the sun's rays, why not take a stroll | | | | the Friday prior. You'll find a number of events to |
| through the town and visit the local shops? You're | | | | take part in and plenty of live music to enjoy. |
| sure to find the perfect souvenir to take back home, | | | | After all that excitement, you might like to mingle |
| although you might prefer some seashells as you're | | | | with the locals on a more relaxed scale by paying a |
| likely to spend much of your break on the sand. | | | | visit to an out of town market. Travel to the |
| When evening arrives, head back to the town and | | | | hipodromo - a horse-racing centre - to browse the |
| sample some freshly-caught seafood at one of Sant | | | | car boot-style market held there every Saturday and |
| Jordi's restaurants, or why not cook up a storm with | | | | grab some bargain odds and ends. |
| fresh local produce back in the kitchen of your villa in | | | | If it's fresh food you're looking for, why not visit the |
| Mallorca? | | | | market held in Sant Jordi every Wednesday? Here |
| After a good night's rest, make sure you visit the | | | | you're sure to find some delicious fish and vegetables |
| harbour in the morning to catch the ferry over to | | | | to rustle up back in the kitchen of your villa in |
| Cabrera Island - a tiny isle with no facilities but a | | | | Mallorca. And if you miss the event, you can find the |
| plentiful history. The island was once used as a | | | | same stalls put up in nearby Ses Salines the following |
| retreat for pirates and served as a prisoner of war | | | | day. |
| camp during the Napoleonic era. Now, the region is | | | | Whatever you choose to do, make the most of the |
| national parkland and houses a 14th century castle. | | | | slower pace of life on your Mallorca holiday to Sant |
| When you return to Sant Jordi, you might like to see | | | | Jordi. |
| what else the region has to offer, so take a trip to | | | | |