Inland from Palma bay, you could certainly find worse ways to spend an afternoon than hopping on a bus to ANDRATX , a small, undeveloped town huddled among the hills to the west. From here, it's another short bus ride through a pretty, orchard-covered landscape to the dishevelled, low-key resort of SANT ELM .
There are plans to expand the resort, but at present it's a relatively quiet spot where there's a reasonable chance of a room in high season, either at the conspicuous Hotel Aquamarín or, preferably, at the Hostal Dragonera, a simple, modern building with clean and neat rooms, most of which offer sea views. For such a small place, there's also a surprisingly wide choice of cafés and restaurants , the best being Na Caragola, which specializes in seafood and has a charming terrace and ocean views.
From May to October, buses ply between Sant Elm and Andratx seven times a day Monday to Saturday, and once on Sundays (in winter, once daily). With more time to spare, boats shuttle across from Sant Elm's minuscule harbour to the austere offshore islet of Illa Dragonera , an uninhabited chunk of rock, some 4km long and 700m wide, with an imposing ridge of sea cliffs dominating its northwestern shore.
One of the most popular Hotels in Andratx is the Mon Port Hotel and Spa located in the scenic harbour of Andratx, surrounded by mountains and with magnificent views.The luxury and the elegance of its Mediterranean style makes it unique. Mon Port offers you an attentive and helpful service to complement its unique character. The superb accommodation and the "gourmet" cuisine will make your stay unforgettable.
Another popular stay with our visitors in the past is the Aparthotel La Pergola Bright and elegant in style, this holiday aparthotel offers peaceful accommodation set around outdoor swimming pools, just off the beaches of south-west Majorca. Relax in the Mediterranean sunshine around the spacious outdoor pools at La Pérgola. Beside the pools you will find a snack bar, allowing you to enjoy a drink as you soak up the sun. You can also choose to take a dip at the classy indoor pool.
Gary
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