How to get to Santanyí?
How to get to Santanyí? The most common way to get to Santanyí is by car or bus from Palma, as it is about 55 km away. The village is a good starting point for exploring the nearby coves, which often require a short walk from the car park, and the Mondragó Natural Park, accessible by road from Portopetro.
How to get to Santanyí? Getting there by car
Renting a car is the most flexible option. From the airport, take the Ma-19 highway and then the Ma-6100. The journey takes approximately 50-60 minutes.
To get to Santanyí by car from Palma, take the Ma-19 highway and then the Ma-6100, which will take you approximately one hour. For coves such as Cala Llombards or Caló des Moro, it is advisable to go to the village of Santanyí and follow the signs from there, as some of the streets leading to the coves are restricted to local traffic and can only be reached on foot after parking in the designated area.
How to get to Santanyí? Getting there by bus
There are bus lines (501 and 502) from Palma, but the journey is longer, taking approximately 2 hours.
To get toSantanyí by bus, you can take line 515 from EstacióIntermodal de Palma, which will take you approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes,although you may need to change buses. If you are coming from Cala Santanyí, you can useline 516, which is the fastest option, taking about 16minutes. The closest station to the center of Santanyí is Av. Calonge 2 (57050).
From Palma de Mallorca
Line: 515
Departure station: Palma Intermodal Station
Duration: Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes (mayvary depending on transfers)
Information: There may be transfers along the way.
From Cala Santanyí
Line: 516
Departure station: Cala Santanyí (57028)
Duration: Approximately 16 minutes
Information: This is a quick and direct option for getting fromthe beach to the town.
Additional information
Nearest station in Santanyí: The nearest station is Av.Calonge 2 (57050), about a 5-10 minute walk from the center.
Timetable: Line 515 is the one that starts service to Santanyí around 6:35 a.m., and the last departure is around 11:25 p.m.
Ticket purchase: You can buy your ticket directly from the driver on boardthe bus, but it is important to know that only tickets up to 10 euros in cash are accepted. Another option is to purchase a prepaid card in advance at authorized points of sale. Payment can also be made directly with a contactless bank card, and up to five people can travel with the same card, benefiting from discounts per user. In this case, it is essential to validate your card both when boarding and alighting from the bus so that the system can calculate the cost of the journey correctly.
How to get to Santanyí? Arriving by taxi
You can also arrive by taxi to Santanyí if you are looking for a faster option. A taxi ride from Palma to Santanyí takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes, and the price is usually around €80 during the day and €90 at night or on weekends, although it may vary depending on the fare and the pick-up point. You can request a taxi through well-known mobile app services.
Information on how to get to nearby places
Cala Santanyí: Located 6 km from the town of Santanyí. It is very easy to get to by car, with paid parking right at the entrance to the beach. There is also parking on the nearby streets.
Mondragó Natural Park (Cala Mondragó, Cala s’Amarador): Accessible via the Portopetro road. The parking lot and information center are located on the Portopetro – Cala Mondragó road, s/n. From the parking lot, it is a 5-minute walk to the beach.
Other coves (Caló des Moro, Cala s’Almunia): These usually have limited parking, so it is essential to arrive early. Access often requires walking along trails.
Cala Llombards: Access is easy and there is free parking near the beach.
Caló des Moro and Cala s’Almunia: Follow the signs to Cala Llombards. There is a paid parking lot near a roundabout, and from there it is a 15-20 minute walk. The last part of the route involves a steep descent and is not suitable for everyone.
Cala Mondragó: Take the Palma-Portopetro road to s’Alquería Blanca and then follow the signs to Mondragó Natural Park, where there is a car park.
Other coves: Some, such as Cala d’en Borgit or Es Caragol, require walking part of the way. It is recommended not to rely on Google Maps alone for access to all of them.
And that’s it for this brief guide to how to get to Santanyí, Mallorca. We hope it helps.
By the way: Are you coming to Mallorca on a tourist trip? If you find it helpful, you can also check out our travel guide to Mallorca and more tourist information about the island
