Colònia de Sant Jordi

What is Colònia de Sant Jordi like?

Platja des Port is a small, urban sand beach beside the harbour in Colònia de Sant Jordi, in the municipality of Ses Salines. It sits in a tourist and residential district, with restaurants and shops near the beach. Boats leave from the port next to the beach for the Cabrera archipelago and its protected land and marine park.

How do I get to Colònia de Sant Jordi, and where do I park?

To reach Platja des Port, 5.8 km by road from Ses Salines, follow the signs to Colònia de Sant Jordi and park your car in the village. The beach is easy to reach on foot, and the marina is 0.1 km away. Bus line 517, which runs between Santanyí and Campos, stops at Colònia de Sant Jordi.

What are the sand and water like at Colònia de Sant Jordi?

Platja des Port has white sand and calm water. It is about 160 m long and 35 m wide, and parasols are for hire if you want shade.

What facilities does Colònia de Sant Jordi have?

Platja des Port has sunbed and parasol hire, water craft rental, showers and a tourist office. Restaurants are close by, and the beach has a cleaning service. There are rescue floats on the beach, and in 2022 the council paid for a lifeguard service here and at Es Dolç. ADEAC's 2026-2027 Blue Flag list names it jointly with Es Dolç, and the council raised the flag at Platja des Port on 30 June 2026.

When is Colònia de Sant Jordi busiest?

Platja des Port gets crowded, with a high occupancy rating. In summer it draws many people because it is close to the village centre and its services.

Which winds affect Colònia de Sant Jordi?

Platja des Port faces south-south-east, about 149°; by our estimate, south-east and south winds send waves onto it. North and north-west winds blow off the village, so expect calmer water on those days.

Sheltered from

north, northwest

Exposed to

southeast, south

What should I watch out for at Colònia de Sant Jordi?

The Govern's tests at the centre of Platja des Port rated the water excellent in 2024 and 2025. The lifeguard service on record dates from 2022, so check whether lifeguards are on duty when you arrive.