Travel guide Son Serra de Marina
Mediterranean Feel-Good Climate in Son Serra de Marina
There are many reasons why Mallorca is so popular with German holidaymakers. One of them is the perfect weather on the largest of the Balearic Islands all year round. The Mediterranean climate makes your stay in your holiday home or affordable holiday apartment in Son Serra de Marina a true pleasure throughout the year. While spring (which starts in Mallorca in February with the almond blossom) is still dreary in our country, you can enjoy the warm sun on the beach of Son Serra de Marina. Autumn lasts until November. The average temperatures during the hot summer months are 31 °C, and still a pleasant 15 °C in the depths of winter. Water temperatures of 25 °C in the summer promise a perfect
beach holiday in Son Serra de Marina. A
holiday with a pool in Son Serra de Marina also offers the opportunity to jump into the cool water undisturbed on your terrace.
Discovery tour in the east of the island
Around your holiday apartment or holiday home in Son Serra de Marina, there is a lot to discover on the east coast of Mallorca. Admittedly, apart from a beautiful sandy beach, Son Serra de Marina itself mainly offers peace and relaxation. Along the coast, however, there are some sights that can be reached by car in just a few minutes. From the neighboring village Colonia de Sant Pere, a short hiking trail leads up into the mountains to the hermitage of Betlem. To the north, a trip to
Alcúdia with a stop at the white beach of Can Picafort is worthwhile. In Alcúdia, you will find remnants of the Roman city of Pollentia. In the old town, the medieval city walls and the town hall from the 16th century are worth seeing. Further north is the bay of Pollença. Here you will be attracted by the lighthouse of Cap Formentor and the old town of Pollença itself. At Cap Formentor, the meeting point of the winds, breathtaking views along the steep north of Mallorca await. On the way back to your accommodation in Son Serra de Marina, take a closer look at the Talayot de sa Cova de sa Nineta. The prehistoric building is located directly at the turn-off from the main road to the village and is a good example of the distributed remains from the time around 1000 BC on the island.
Art, handicrafts, and traditional festivals
Art lovers don't necessarily have to take a trip to the island's capital of Mallorca with its museums and famous cathedral. Even in the east of Mallorca, near your holiday apartment or holiday home in Son Serra de Marina, there is a lot to discover. In both the old town of Pollença in the north and Artà, south of Son Serra de Marina, there are several galleries and shops with paintings, sculptures, and handicrafts from the island. A real insider tip for Artà: Ask for Peter, the artist, at the Café Parisien. Peter has lived in
Artà for many years and can give you very personal impressions of the city. A magnificent staircase leads up to the church and fortress of Artà. The complex offers a beautiful all-round view of the landscape with its fields, hills, and Fincas. In the distance, you can make out fortifications and watchtowers along the coast and inland, which provided protection from pirates in earlier times. In Santa Margalida, a procession in honor of Santa Catalina Tomàs takes place every year in September. The event is accompanied by dances in traditional costumes and folkloric music. The saint was canonized by Pope Pius VI.
Typically Mallorca: conill, arròz brut, and pa amb oli
Near your holiday home or holiday apartment in Son Serra de Marina, there are some restaurants offering typical Mallorcan and Spanish cuisine. Not far from the beach, two restaurants with large terraces and sea views entice you in. Traditional Mallorcan dishes include rabbit (conill) in onion stock, arròz brut (dirty rice), a kind of "leftover meal" with various types of meat and fish soup made from small sea fish. For a hearty island breakfast, try pa amb oli, unsalted rye bread with olive oil and cheese, raw ham, and tomato. Speaking of cheese: the Mallorcan and Menorcan cheeses made from sheep, goat, and cow's milk are exquisite. As a side dish to pa amb oli, pickled sea fennel is served, which grows in the surf zones of the coasts. Wine connoisseurs have long loved Mallorca. In recent years, the trend towards high-quality and carefully prepared wines, especially red wines, has intensified. Take a closer look at the regions
Binissalem and Llevant. The local grape varieties Manto Negro and Callet produce dark and berry-scented wines. White wine lovers should try the wines made from Prensal Blanc.
Bathing fun in Son Serra de Marina
Hardly any other holiday destination in Europe is as perfect for a holiday with the whole family as Mallorca. The private villas, houses, and apartments in Son Serra de Marina have the advantage of being located in a quiet area away from the hustle and bustle. The Platja or Playa de Son Serra de Marina in Castilian is a natural beach at the southern end of the town. Enjoy one of the few untouched beaches on the island. Children can play here undisturbed. Even on Sundays during the high season, there is enough space on the beach for everyone. The small sports marina in Son Serra de Marina offers leisure captains the opportunity to rent their own boat and explore the coast from the sea. By the way, the beach is also a popular destination for kite surfers. The large open bay of Alcúdia has perfect wind conditions in spring and autumn.
The true beauty of Mallorca: the inland and the mountains
Without a doubt, Mallorca is famous for its beaches and sun and sea. But the true beauty of the
Balearic island can be found when hiking in the mountains of Mallorca. Along the north coast, the Serra de Tramuntana stretches with its peaks up to almost 1,500 meters high. Dreamlike hiking trails lead through this wildly romantic landscape with its rugged rocks, pine forests, and maquis-covered coastal sections. The torrents turn into raging torrents in winter. In spring, the blossom splendor of almond trees and wildflowers awaits. The Santuari de Lluc offers a perfect stopover in the traditional Mallorcan style after a long hike. This is particularly cozy in winter when the open fireplace burns in the large dining room of the hostel. In the east of the island, near your holiday apartment or holiday home in Son Serra de Marina, is the Serra de Llevant. The hilly terrain rises to 561 meters above sea level. Especially beautiful are hikes with sea views along the northeast coast in the hinterland of Artà, from watchtower to watchtower.