- Cabrera by boat: the star excursion (marine reserve).
- Es Trenc and the salt flats with flamingos: pure nature.
- Water sports: snorkelling, kayak, paddleboard, diving and a licence-free boat.
- Botanicactus, markets, food and postcard sunsets.
- With kids and on hot days: the Cabrera aquarium and the botanical garden.
Must-do plans
The star trip
Snorkel to diving
Beaches and sunsets
Colònia de Sant Jordi is about far more than the beach: trips to a protected island, salt flats with flamingos, water sports, markets and knockout sunsets. Here are our 12 must-do plans, in order and with a link to the guide for each so you can plan your trip without missing a thing.
What to do? Search and filter your activity
Data: Open-Meteo.
1. Boat trip to Cabrera
The star plan: sail to the Cabrera National Park, a marine reserve with crystal water and the Cova Blava. It leaves from Colònia’s port. See the Cabrera excursion.
2. Es Trenc beach
Es Trenc, almost 3 km of white sand and turquoise water 10 minutes away, is the south’s postcard beach. How to get there and park, in the Es Trenc guide.
3. The salt flats and flamingos
Beside Es Trenc, the Salines d’Es Trenc (Flor de Sal, guided tour) and the Salobrar, one of the best places to see flamingos.
Book your apartment in the centre of Colònia de Sant Jordi with 5% off, direct — see availability and prices →
4-7. Water sports
The clear water invites everything: snorkelling, kayaking, paddleboarding, diving and renting a boat without a licence. Four plans in one.
8. The Cabrera aquarium and visitor centre
In the village, the Cabrera visitor centre has aquariums of the archipelago’s marine life: a perfect plan with children or on a very hot day.
9. Botanicactus, in Ses Salines
One of the largest botanical gardens in Europe, with thousands of cacti and palms, a short drive from Colònia. More in what to see in Ses Salines.
10. The village beaches
A stroll away are Es Port and Es Dolç, shallow and calm: ideal for families. And for solitude, the quieter coves.
11. Markets and food
The market (Colònia on Tuesday, Ses Salines on Thursday, Santanyí Wednesday and Saturday) and Mallorcan cooking: pa amb oli, tumbet, ensaïmada. And to go with it, the local wineries.
Where to stay? See where to stay in Colònia de Sant Jordi: hotels and apartments compared.
12. Sunsets and stargazing
End the day with a sunset at the Cap de ses Salines lighthouse, and in summer, with the starry sky of one of the island’s darkest areas.
Who it’s for (and who it isn’t)
Great if you want a full list of things to do without repeating.
Skip it if you’re after one specific plan: here there are 12.
Local tip: pair a morning by the sea with village and food at sunset; save Es Trenc for early.
Sources: verified local operators; locations from Google Maps; indicative prices and times, to confirm with the provider. Reviewed August 2026.
Planning your trip? Don’t miss our complete Colònia de Sant Jordi travel guide.
FAQ
What is there to do in Colònia de Sant Jordi?
A boat trip to Cabrera, Es Trenc beach, the salt flats with flamingos, water sports (snorkelling, kayak, paddleboard, diving), the Cabrera aquarium, Botanicactus, the markets, the food and the sunsets.
What’s the must-do plan?
The boat trip to Cabrera, the National Park across the water: crystal water, the Cova Blava and abundant marine life.
What to do with children?
The Cabrera visitor centre aquarium, Botanicactus, the shallow village beaches (Es Port, Es Dolç) and easy snorkelling at Cala Galiota.
What to do on a rainy or very hot day?
Indoor plans: the Cabrera aquarium, Botanicactus (shaded) or a visit to a local winery.
How many days do you need?
Four or five days cover the essentials. For a day-by-day route, see the guide to what to do in a week.
Cover image: “Colònia de Sant Jordi” by King Otto, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Apartments 3 minutes from the beach in Colònia de Sant Jordi and a villa with a private pool in Ses Salines. Book direct with 5% off, no middlemen.
- ●Premium Apartment top floor
- ●Deluxe Apartment ground floor
- ●Villa Can Álvaro Ses Salines · private pool
🎁 Mallorcan welcome basket includedWine, fruit and Quely when booking direct