Migjorn de Mallorca

Migjorn is the southernmost region on the island of Mallorca. It has numerous beaches and bays that invite you to swim and sunbathe. Therefore, many tourist centers have developed in the region. The places were partly built out of the ground and are marked by building sins, but it's not as bad as in Playa de Palma. In addition, the main source of income for the residents of Migjorn comes from agriculture. There are even still fishermen, but here, as in many other places, the Mediterranean is very empty.

In the meantime, the need for nature conservation has also been recognized and efforts are made to combat environmental sins. Many areas, especially on the coast, have been declared nature reserves. Some are even closed to private traffic. The hotel ruins on Es Trenc show that they are serious. Here a court ruled that the building was unlawful, stopped the construction and ordered the demolition. Unfortunately, there is still no money for this today.

As on the whole island, the locals speak Mallorquí, a dialect of Catalan that is only very distantly related to the standard Spanish language. Mostly Spanish, English and German are spoken in the tourist centres. Off the beaten track, people tend to be understood only when they speak Spanish, and even then, they may not understand the dialect answer.

The area includes the following municipalities:

• Campos
• Felanitx
• Llucmajor
• Ses Salines
• Santanyi

Migjorn has a well-developed bus network that is tailored to the needs of the residents. It is assumed that tourists take guided trips by coach, rather than public transport. If you really want to explore Migjorn by bus, you should definitely get an up-to-date timetable for all bus routes and pay attention to the special features of the bus routes, because not every bus stops at every location. You also have to be prepared for the fact that the buses are not air-conditioned.

For shorter distances you can also take a taxi.

The road network in Migjorn is well developed and in fairly good condition. Many small towns are very narrow, but that can get a lot worse in other places on Mallorca. With a rental car you can explore the whole region in two days.

• Santuari de Sant Salvador, at Felanitx. Fortress-like pilgrimage site and lookout point.
• Botanicactus, in Ses Salines. Garden with 12,000 different species of cactus.
• Cabrera centre, in Colonia de Sant Jordi near Ses Salines. Visitor centre in which the natural world of the national park on the island of Cabrera south of Mallorca is modelled.

• Ona Cala Pí Club, ☏ +34 971 123 010, recepcion.calapi@onagrup.net. Spacious, well-furnished and well-equipped apartments for up to 6 people. The whole complex is well-equipped, with a spacious restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a children's activity club. The restaurant serves various Mediterranean delicacies, but for a better culinary experience, you are advised to find a local restaurant in Cala Pí, which can be easily found by a short walk outside the apartment complex. The swimming pool is huge and easily accessed, and has a poolside bar. The staff speak passable English. Apartments for 6 people from €190. 
• Son Lladó, Campos, ☏ +34 971 652572, fax: +34 971 651233. Small farm-stay accommodation near Campos. 
• Sa Posada d'Aumallia, Camino Son Prohens 1027, Felanitz, ☏ +34 971 58 26 57, fax: +34 971 58 32 69, ILAAumallia@ila-chateau.com. A spacious and elegant historic finca in the relaxing countryside. From €140. 
• Son Julia Country House Hotel, Crta. De S'Arenal a Llucmajor, ☏ +34 971 669 700. Hotel Son Julia is a stunning country hotel in an exquisite 15th-century Majorcan mansion. Feature two restaurants, two swimming pools and a wellness spa. Bed and breakfast: €220-490, half board: €310-580. (updated Nov 2020)