- Ses Salines is inland: the coast and beaches belong to Colònia.
- A quiet village: Plaça Major, the church and craft and palm shops.
- Botanicactus, one of the largest botanical gardens in Europe.
- Market on Thursday mornings in the square.
- A step from the salt flats, Es Trenc and the Cap de ses Salines.
From Colònia
Market day
Giant garden
No beach of its own
Worth clarifying up front: Ses Salines is the inland village that gives the municipality its name, but it has no coast; the beaches (Es Trenc, Es Dolç, Es Carbó) are in Colònia de Sant Jordi, about 5 km away. That said, Ses Salines is a quiet, authentic village worth a visit. Here we’ll tell you what to see, from the Botanicactus garden to the Thursday market.
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Ses Salines and Colònia: let’s clarify
The municipality is called Ses Salines, but it has two distinct centres: the village of Ses Salines, inland and with no sea, and Colònia de Sant Jordi, on the coast, where the port and beaches are. If you want beach, it’s Colònia; if you want a quiet village, market and countryside, it’s Ses Salines. They’re about 5 km apart, so they combine easily.
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The village: square, church and feel
Ses Salines is small and pleasant to stroll: the Plaça Major, the church of Sant Bartomeu, stone houses and a café or two to sit at. It’s craft country — ceramics, leather and palm objects — with a rural, calm air that contrasts with the summer bustle on the coast.
Botanicactus, the giant garden
The area’s big visit is Botanicactus, one of the largest botanical gardens in Europe, in Ses Salines: thousands of cacti and plants from all over the world, palms, a lake and Mediterranean flora areas. It’s a great (and shaded) plan for a morning, especially if you like nature or are travelling with children.
The Thursday market
On Thursday mornings, the village comes alive with its market in the square: fruit and veg, some textiles, leather and crafts. It’s the perfect time to see Ses Salines with local life. Details and times in the markets guide.
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Eating, drinking and around
In the village there are bars and restaurants serving Mallorcan cooking where you eat well and without fuss; see the restaurants guide and the local wineries. And very close are the Es Trenc salt flats, Es Trenc beach and the Cap de ses Salines: a rounded day of inland and coast.
Who it’s for (and who it isn’t)
Great if you want the charming village (Botanicactus, the square) away from the beach.
Skip it if you’re after the coast: Ses Salines is inland.
Local tip: pair Botanicactus in the morning with lunch on the square; the village comes alive in the late afternoon.
Sources: verified local operators; locations from Google Maps; indicative prices and times, to confirm with the provider. Reviewed August 2026.
FAQ
Does Ses Salines have a beach?
No. Ses Salines is the inland village; the municipality’s beaches (Es Trenc, Es Dolç, Es Carbó, the port beach) are in Colònia de Sant Jordi, about 5 km away.
What is there to see in Ses Salines?
The village (Plaça Major, church of Sant Bartomeu, craft shops), the Botanicactus garden and the Thursday market. Nearby, the salt flats and Es Trenc.
What is Botanicactus?
One of the largest botanical gardens in Europe, in Ses Salines: thousands of cacti and plants, palms and a lake. A good morning visit.
What day is the Ses Salines market?
Thursday mornings, in the village square, all year round.
How far is it from Colònia de Sant Jordi?
About 5 km, some 8-10 minutes by car. Easy to combine village and beach in the same day.
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