Colonia Sant Jordi holidays take you to an old fishing village that still has a working harbour. It is a resort that offers a retreat from the stresses of twenty-first century living, where the pace of life is slow and the people are warm and friendly. A comfortable selection of accommodation is available, restaurants serve a variety of cuisine and shopping is adequate.
Colonia Sant Jordi is popular with families and couples looking for a pleasant resort where they can relax in the sun. The sandy beach is a particular attraction for those with young children.
Colonia Sant Jordi holidays can be taken taken from April to October with temperatures rising from twenty to low thirties at the height of the season.
Colonia Sant Jordi has a resident population whose numbers swell during the summer season without spoiling the traditional atmosphere of the resort. This small enclave in the south east of Majorca has much to recommend it. It is a good choice for those seeking a relaxing resort where the essential sun, sea and sand are found in abundance. If one beach is insufficient, Es Dolc can be reached by crossing the headland, while Es Trenc and Sa Rapita are a little further afield. Framed by pine trees and comprising of fine white sand you could imagine you were on a tropical beach, rather than on a Mediterranean island.
Although Coloni Sant Jordi is small, it has a range of accommodation providing for most budgets, restaurants to satisfy most tastes, and has shops for holiday essentials. The main tourist attraction in the area is the botanical garden which is said to be the largest in Europe.
Since Coloni Sant Jordi is fairly isolated, in order to make the most of your holiday car hire is recommended.
Colonia Sant Jordi nightlife is fairly low key reflecting the resort's popularity with families and couples. The area around the marina appears to be the hub of activity after dark. Evenings are spent ambling through the streets enjoying a meal and a drink under the stars.
Colonia Sant Jordi shopping adequately supplies your holiday essentials. There is also a weekly market. There are other larger markets in the area and you'll find the best one on the island at Felanitx. If you are looking for gifts and souvenirs and you enjoy haggling over prices, this is the place to go. Popular purchases include local pottery and glass, leather goods, embroidered linens, basketry and jewellery.
Being a small resort, restaurants in Colonia Sant Jordi are limited. They nevertheless provide a good range of food and cater for most palates. If you are new to the flavours of Spain, order tapas and you'll receive a variety of tasty, bite sized morsels. They are useful if you wish to stave off hunger during the sometimes long gap between lunch and dinner. Local wines are as pleasing to the pocket as they are to the palate. Children are always welcome customers and their taste and portion sizes are usually accommodated.
