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Sant Agusti, Palma, Mallorca

Sant Agusti is a small residential and tourist area belonging to a larger area - the administrative zone of Ponent, which is part of the city of Palma and is the western outskirts of Palma relative to the coast.

From the South-West of the coast of Sant Agustí is bordered by residential and touristic area in Cas Catala, located in the municipality of Calvia, and from the East with the area of Cala Mayor (Cala Major), which, as well as the district of Sant Agustí, in the municipality of Palma de Mallorca.

Distance from the historic centre of Palma to Sant Agustí is 6.5 kilometers.

The Beaches Of Sant Agustí. The Coast Of Sant Agustí

The coast of Sant Agustí, stretching somewhere in the 800 metres along the line of the sea is characterized by a rocky coastline with small sandy and pebbly and sandy coves and the presence of the port the Marina of Cala Nova.

The coast of Sant Agustí, in the direction from North-East to South-West (as distance from the city center of Palma)

Invisible border between the districts of Sant Agustí and Cala Major is near the Western end of the sandy Cala Major beach (Platja Cala Major), belonging to the area of Cala Major.

This beach is considered the best beach of the Western part of Palma, where in high season we provide all the necessary beach infrastructure. Read more about the beach of Cala Major.

Further up the coast of Sant Agustí is the Bay of Cala Giks (Cala Guix) where it is mainly rocky and steep low shores alternate with small more shallow and stony parts of the shore.

The Bay Is "Cliffs Of Cala Major"

The rocky Bay Cala Major is its namesake beach, though, and for the most part, is belogorodsky place suitable for bathing.

In the Bay a gently sloping rocky coast, there are concrete platforms, interspersed with small areas of coast of a large gray sand, mixed with stones and pebbles. There are several descents to the sea water, there is an urn.

Sea water is clean, the bottom stones, pebbles, rock formations and coarse sand.

The length of the beach Cliffs of Cala Mayor is about 150 metres with an average width of 30 meters.

The attendance rate of this coastal strip is low. Rescue service here is intermittent, because combined with the adjacent beach of Cala Major.

The coordinates of the beach "the Cliffs of Cala Major": 39° 33' 03" N 2° 36' 05" E.

Accesses to the beach "the Cliffs of Cala Major" is possible with Avenida de Joan Miro (Avinguda de Joan Miro).

The Beach Of Cala Nova

Further down the coast is the Cala Nova beach (Playa Cala Nova), which is separated from the beach "the Cliffs of Cala Major" little rocky and fairly shallow natural Cape.

The beach is near the Eastern edge of the eponymous pier.

The Bay of Cala Nova has a small area for relaxing and sunbathing, with Golden sand and rocky formations.

Sea water is clean, the bottom is mostly sandy sea bottom there are rock formations and stones. Depth comes rather abruptly.

The beach has rubbish bins, and grow tall pine trees that provide good shade in hot summer days.

The level of attendance of the beach is low. The main visitors are residents of nearby neighborhoods.

The beach is about 50 meters, and its average width is equal to 10-20 meters.

The coordinates of the beach of Cala Nova: 39° 33’ 01” N 2° 35’ 56” E.

The Port Of Calanova

Behind the beach of Cala Nova is located in the same port Marina (Marina) Calanova or Cala Nova (Port de Cala Nova Port Calanova), opened in August 1976 by His Majesty the King of Spain.

In this place ends the territory of the municipality of Palma and begins the municipality of Calvia.

The port of Cala Nova takes passing small yachts and boats, if there is free space. The berths have a length of 25 meters, a Marina with capacity for 40 boats up to 11 meters and 5 tons. When entering the Bay, you need to be very careful because there are many small sailing boats that constantly come and go in the Bay.

In the port are also: sailing school Escola Nacional de Vela Cala Nova, the centre of extreme sports in Mallorca Water Sport Center, restaurant with panoramic terrace, commercial area and hotel to stay.

The website of the port of Calanova: portcalanova.

Promenade Of Sant Agustí

Along the coastline of Sant Agustí, do not pass embankments. The coast is separated from the road by houses and tourist agencies, approaching to the shore.

Behind the buildings is the road surface of Avenida de Joan miró (MA-1C), along with sidewalks, there are bus stops, cafes, restaurants and shops, including an Eroski supermarket.

In front of the port and the beach of Cala Nova is located a shaded children's Playground (Parque Infantil Joan Miro 342).

Attractions Of Sant Agustí

Attractions besides the sea and nature in Sant Agustí, no.

In the area there are several rental boats and yachts: Chill&Charter and Real Yacht Charter, sailing school at the port and sports centre, Poliesportiu Rudy Fernandez (Genova - Sant Agusti).

In the surroundings of Sant Agustí, you can visit:

the area of Cala Mayor, which is located within:

  • Marivent Palace or castle, Marivent (Palacio de Marivent) with the Marivent Palace gardens (Jardins de Marivent), built between 1923 and 1925 and is the summer residence of the Spanish Royal family;

  • military history Museum San Carlos (Museo Historico Militar de San Carlos), located in the fortress of San Carlos, built in the 17th century and now representing the military history of the Balearic Islands in different monographic halls;

- shopping centre of Porto PI (Porto Pi Centro Comercial) located in the same area Porthope;

- following a pedestrian promenade, the Paseo Maritimo, you can walk or drive to the historic city centre of Palma with its many attractions;

- walk along the coast in a South-westerly direction, visiting such areas as: CAS Catala, Illetas, Bendinat, the resort town of Portals nous, famous yacht Marina Puerto Portals, several beaches and an observation deck that are the best in the area, etc.;

- Park "Marineland" (Marineland Mallorca), which is a Dolphinarium and a zoo with an aquarium, tropical house and Park birds. The Park is located around the border areas of Costa den Blanes and Portals nous, at the address: Carrer Garcilaso de la Vega 9, 07181 Costa d'en Blanes;

- Genoa caves (Cuevas de Genova), located in the same residential area of Palma, accidentally discovered during the construction of wells in 1906 and forming underground galleries calcareous origin, connected natural corridors. The caves have a Hiking trail of nearly a mile and descend to a depth of 36 meters;

Golf clubs that are in the area of son Vida (Son Vida): Golf Son Quint, Golf Son Muntaner and Golf Son Quint Pitch + Putt, also in the area of Bendinat: Golf club of Bendinat (Real Golf de Bendinat).

How to get to Sant Agustí: taxi; car; bus:

- from Palma: №№ 4, 46, 47, 104 and 107;

- from the airport № A11 - stop Portals nous. Or with transfers through the center of Palma: first, take the A1 bus to the center, then to Sant'agusti.

Where to stay in Sant Agustí

The 4-star Be Live Experience Costa Palmais located next to Cala Major beach, with a seasonal outdoor pool, a restaurant with an open kitchen, a bar and a fitness centre.

The room price includes: Breakfast or Breakfast and dinner. Link to the hotel

Casa con encanto en zona exclusiva, located near the port of Calanova, with free Wi-Fi and Bicycle rentals, barbecue facilities, a terrace and a courtyard.

In the apartment: 2 bedrooms, air conditioning, a flat-screen satellite TV, a kitchen with a dishwasher and a refrigerator, a washing machine and a bathroom with shower. The link apartments

Apart-hotel Lis Mallorca with an outdoor pool, a bar and a rooftop terrace with a seasonal hot tub.

The hotel offers apartments with kitchenette with microwave, kettle and fridge. Most apartments have a private balcony. Link to this Aparthotel

The 3-star hotel MLL Blue Bay with a swimming pool, bar, restaurant and garden.

In rooms: TV with satellite channels, a balcony, air conditioning, private bathroom with shower.

Room rates can be inclusive: Breakfast + dinner or all inclusive. Link to the hotel

The 3-star BQ Belvedere hotel, guests which include free Shuttle service to Palmanova beach and free Parking.

On site facilities include: a lagoon pool and 2 hot tubs, a bar and a restaurant. Wi-Fi is available throughout.

For children the hotel provides an entertainment programme, with games in the kids ' pool and live shows.

The room price includes Breakfast or all-inclusive. Link to the hotel

All accommodation in Palma de Mallorca, including in the area of Sant Agustí and the surrounding area, you can view and book here

The district of Sant Agustí on the map

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