4.8 kmSant Elm
Near beach town with the same sea and view experience, a natural continuation from the harbor.
Port d’Andratx is situated around a natural harbour on Mallorca’s southwest coast, where much of the experience is concentrated close to the water. Along the harbour promenade, the marina, fishing harbour, restaurants and views are all side by side, so the place is best experienced as a leisurely walk along the breakwater and quay rather than as a town to tick off in a few minutes.
The contrast is part of the appeal: yachts and an exclusive harbour environment are prominent, but the fishing boats and La Llotja preserve the older coastal town beneath the surface.
There are restaurants serving fish and seafood along the harbour, and the view over the harbour is a major part of the meal. La Llotja by the harbour is the town’s fish market and a visible reminder that Port d’Andratx is not only about marinas and holiday homes. The municipality states that freshly caught fish can be bought directly from the fishermen in the afternoon.
The harbour town is close to the coastal landscape around Cala Llamp, Cala Moragues and Cala d’Egos. For hikers, the place also has another role: Port d’Andratx is marked as km 0 for GR 221, Ruta de Pedra en Sec, with a connection towards La Trapa and onwards into the Tramuntana landscape.
