Andratx and Port d'Andratx

Andratx and Port d'Andratx is situated on the island of Mallorca.

Andratx sits surrounded by almond, olive and orange groves and has the Galatos peak rising up above it. Beautiful. The town is about 3km away from the coast in order to discourage attacks by pirates. The Port of Andratx is, obviously, on the coast and this has now become an exclusive holiday resort visited by the rich and famous.

Andratx Attractions

Andratx has fortified towers to repel the pirates and the castle of Son Mas was built at the same time and this now contains paintings by Durer and Tintoretto.

The upper part of the village with its cobbled streets and church of Santa Maria is particularly charming and from here you have views of the Port of Andrax.

Market day is Wednesday and this is a particularly good time to visit Andratx.

 

Port Andratx

 

Port Andratx Attractions

Originally a fishing village Port Andratx is now a very smart holiday resort. The hills are dotted with large and expensive villas. Tom Cruise, Claudia Schiffer and Schumaker are among the famous who own villas here.

In the town itself there are lots of smart boutiques and bars and some of the best restaurants to be found on Mallorca are in Port Andratx.

There is still a fishing fleet at Port Andratx and if you stroll along the harbour early evening you can buy fresh fish as the boats come in.

If you are keen on water sports there is plenty to keep you occupied here - with windsurfing, parasailing, diving and fishing