On the island of Mallorca, just a few miles from the capital of Palma, is the city of Santa Ponsa. Once a fishing village, and in 1229 the landing location of King Jaime I in response to the occupation of the island by the Moors, Santa Ponsa is now a famous tourist destination and the home to five star hotels Mallorca and resorts popular the world over. The landing of King Jaime is important to the history of the island as he took back what the Moors were attempting to hold. A cross commemorating that long ago event stands now at the marina, reminding those in present times, what past cultures accomplished and what they make now available as an island of relaxation and vacations and summer holidays. The culture of the night and the beach are what makes this culture stand out today. This is an active community, with the parties and the night life, but for the outdoor land activities as well as those in the clear and crisp waters of the Mediterranean Sea. There are many exclusive and high end clubs as well as sea side ‘mom and pop’ establishments. The city offers up something for everyone to enjoy and for all flavors of culture. There are pine trees growing just up to the edge of the beaches, quite aneclectic and exotic environment for all those traveling with the hopes of leaving the real world troubles behind.
For dining there are many options, fine dining gourmet restaurants or smaller quaint eateries offering up local flavor and flair. For from the expensive plate to the small tapas, all the food in Spain comes with a bit of flair. Over the years, due to the international guests on the island, Irish and Scottish influence has served to create an even more diverse cultural palette and provides even more options for a night on the town, in a town with many local options to begin with. Chinese, Italian and French influences are also seen in the restaurants, pubs and bars. Discos and Karaoke bars are also popular destinations for those wishing to spice up their night life activities and chances to mingle and socialize. And as for other day time activities, many companies offer up horse back riding tours or boat cruises, there are many golf courses on the island, for those that don’t want to leave that part of their real world, scuba diving and sailing schools. And activities for the kids such as skateboard parks and football makes this a destination the whole family can enjoy.