A Taste of Culture

The Playa Santa Ponsa is situated on the southwest coast of Majorca. Majorca is the largest island of Spain located in the Mediterranean Sea and part of the Baleraric Islands Archipelago. The hotel has 5 levels of newly redecorated rooms. All 94 guest rooms have either a balcony or a terrace with a view of the bay. The en suite bathroom in all the rooms have a shower. Each of the rooms have a safety deposit box, a writing desk and a direct dial telephone. The rooms have a satellite television with respectable programming.

Santa Ponsa is one of the best tourist destinations brimming with history. The place got its name from Ponsa Dalian, who is said to have been one of the earliest discoverers of America; this is also where King James I strategically stayed in his quest to conquer the island. The island of Majorca was under Muslim rule for more than 300 years. Every September, there is a feast to commemorate the landing, mixing tradition and modern enthusiasm. The fiesta, as the locals call it, is a 2-week celebration that starts with a staged battle between actors playing Moors and Christians on the beach and ends with fireworks display and concert.

The hotel has its own restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner in a variety of cuisines. There is also a snackbar, a coffeeshop a bar and a tv lounge where guests can socialize.

For tourists thirsting for a bit of culture, satisfy your curiosity and approach the desk to specifically arrange a city tour. There are numerous restaurants in the whole island that range from the simple joint to the expensive restaurants. If you are wondering about their local cuisine; The island has over 4 million almond and olive trees that both almond and olive are staple in a Marjorcan diet. Try Sobrassada arros brut for a taste of true Marjorcan cuisine, it is saffron rice cooked with chicken, pork and vegetables. For those craving a traditional dessert, Ensaimada de Mallorca, that is handmade out of flour, water, sugar, eggs and pork lard is a must-try. It has been said that this pastry product dates back as early as the 17th century.

The hotel provides guests with bicycle rentals. It is an ideal means of transportation in the Island especially if you want to get closer to the action. Riding a bike is indeed the best way to get around the town proper. While having a bit of exercise, it does not pollute the fresh air. Catalan and Spanish are widely used in Majorca but the language barrier is minimal especially that most of the locals know some English and German because of the number of tourists regularly visiting the island. So blend with the locals and get to know their culture.

Generally a summer destination, the island