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The resort of Santa Ponsa is very proud to have no less than three full size golf courses within a few minutes drive of the town, which are known by the less than original names of Santa Ponsa I, II and III. The first Santa Ponsa I, was designed by Folco Nardi and opened to the public in 1977. The second course is a little shorter than Santa Ponsa I, but is recognised as being one of the most technically difficult courses in the Balearic Islands. The third courses is still a relatively new addition having only being open in January 1999 and was designed by Francisco Lopez Segales. Visitors to the island are only unfortunately allowed to play on number 1, with the remaining two courses being reserved for share and debenture holders only! Contact details for the three courses are:
Santa Ponsa Golf 1
Urbanization Santa Ponsa
Calvia
07184
Telephone: +34 971 690 211
Fax: +34 971 693 364

Santa Ponsa Golf II
Urbanization Nova Santa Ponsa
07184
Calvia
Telephone: +34 971 232 531

Santa Ponsa Golf III
Urbanization Nova Santa Ponsa Golf
07184
Calvia
Telephone: +34 971 232 531
An organisation based in Magaluf called Mallorca Golf Connection are the official Tui Thomson golf booking agency on Majorca, and they can often arrange discounted green fees, along with transport to and from the courses on your behalf without the Tui on costs. They can be contacted at:
Mallorca Golf Connection
Avenida Solivera 5
Local 17
07182
Magaluf
Calvia
Mallorca
Telephone: +34 971 221 973
Fax: +34 971 221 974
Web site: www.magoco.com

Santa Ponsa is also famous throughout the island for hosting two big Fiestas every year. The first is called the Rocio, and this is a five day Andalucian Religious Festival, which is held during the first weekend in June each year. In keeping with most religious festivals in Mallorca these days, it becomes a long weekend of food, drink and music, along with a little bit of praying! The Rocio does attract a large number of people to the town each year, and there is always a great selection of side shows and stalls.

The other annual Fiesta in Santa Ponsa each year is widely acknowledged as being one of the biggest and best on Majorca. The Fiesta of Rei en Jaume has now grown into a two week celebration that usually starts around the 1st of September, to commemorate the landing and conquering of Mallorca by Jaime I in 1229. He and his troops landed at Santa Ponsa, and today the spot is marked by a stone cross on the southern headland not far from the nautical club. The fiesta ends on the second weekend of the month with a grand procession through the streets, followed by a mock battle between the Moors and Christians on the beach on the Saturday. That night there is then a rock concert from 9pm until 4am, which has in the past attracted many top international acts. The whole fiesta ends with a grand fireworks display at midnight on the Sunday, the likes of which you've never seen before. It costs the local tax payers over £30,000 each year to stage, but most believe that it's worth it!

The largest weekly market in the area is held in nearby Andratx every Wednesday morning. Special market buses are always laid on from Santa Ponsa throughout the day, although these are always full by the time they arrive in the resort. So, if there are a number of you that can travel together it's often worth considering taking a taxi for the short trip.

So what else is there to do in Calvia? Well the general principle is, if you've got money in your pocket you're never more than a few minutes away from a major tourist attraction.

The Aqualand Magaluf, as its name suggests is on the outskirts of Magaluf, is a giant waterpark with death defying slides, thrilling rides for older kids and some tamer ones for the toddlers. They're open every day May to October from 10am in the morning to 6pm in the evening, but do close during the cooler winter months for general repairs and refurbishment of the park. Contact details are:
Aqualand Magaluf
Carretera Cala Figuera
07182
La Porrasa
Magaluf
Telephone: +34 971 131 371 and +34 971 130 811
Fax: +34 971 131 336
Web site: www.aqualand.es

Older children in particular will enjoy racing around the kart track on the outskirts of the Magaluf, near to the Aquapark. They're Open every day from 10am to midnight in high summer, and for the rest of the year it's 10am to sunset. Contact details are:
Karting Magaluf
Camí de Sa Porrassa
Magaluf
Telephone: +34 971 131 734
Web site: www.kartingmagaluf.com

One of the newest attractions in Calvia is the Western Park. It's the combination of both a water park and a wild west theme park, that is really suitable for all the family. During the day there's a number of predatory birds shows going on, a small animal farm, and green lawned areas to relax in. Contact details are:
Western Park
Carretera Cala Figuera Sa Porrasa 12-22
07182
Magaluf
Telephone: +34 971 131 203
Fax: +34 971 131 193
Web site: www.westernpark.com

MAD Divers are a British owned and staffed dive centre. They run scuba diving excursions and PADI courses out of Santa Ponsa, Palma Nova and Magaluf. Their service includes a free mini-bus service between your hotel and the dive centre. Nitrox is available at no extra cost for Nitrox qualified divers. For further information and bookings they can be contacted either:
Telephone: +34 663 731 209
Email: info@maddivers.co.uk
Web site: www.maddivers.co.uk

For that extra special night out whilst on holiday, we can certainly recommend the "Come Fly With Me" show at the nearby Gran Casino Theatre in Sol de Mallorca. Combining the music of Frank Sinatra with the visual spectacle of Cirque Du Soleil, "Come Fly With Me" is set to become one of the hottest productions outside of Broadway this year. With an international cast that features some of world’s greatest acrobats and dancers; the show is set to be an absolute spectacle of delight, the likes of which is rarely seen off Broadway itself. Chris Mann takes on the lead role of "Ol Blue Eyes" himself ... an unnerving experience you’d expect but not for Chris, as he’s widely regarded as one of the world’s greatest Sinatra impersonators. Set in 1959 in the city of New York, the show reflects the vibrant energy of a city at its best. The audience just has to close their eyes to be instantly transported back in time to a period when Rat Pack style ruled the world with their ultimate sophistication and undoubted class. The production values of the show are second to none and it has been painstakingly produced with a relentless eye for period detail and heart stopping dance and acrobatic routines. Created by Globo Balear, the same team that run the massively successful Pirates Adventure in Mallorca, "Come Fly With Me" is sure to be an instant hit, bringing all the quality that you’d expect from a top Broadway experience to this show in Mallorca. For more information on show times and ticket prices, contact details are:
Gran Casino Theatre
Urbanization Sol de Mallorca
07181
Mallorca
Web site: www.comeflywithme.com

One of the most popular evening attractions with all nationalities in the south of the island is the Pirates Adventure (Els Pirates), which is based on the outskirts of Magaluf. It takes the form of a Dinner/Show with a pirate theme, and has short dialogues in English throughout. The summer season commences early April each year and runs through until the end of October, with performances most evenings. In addition to the family show, there is also a special late night adults only "Pirates Uncut" performance. Contact details for more information and bookings for either show are:
Pirates Adventure
Carretera la Porrassa
Magaluf
Telephone: +34 971 130 411
Fax: +34 971 130 083
Web site: www.piratesadventure.com

Golf Fantasia at nearby Palma Nova, is set amid waterfalls, caves and tropical gardens, and is without doubt one of the best mini golf courses in Majorca. There is a choice of three very different 18 hole courses, although you will be allocated a specific course on buying the ticket in an attempt to minimise waiting time during play. This attraction becomes very popular during high season with most of the major tour operators running trips here from all over the island. They are open every day throughout the year from 10am to 2am the following morning. Contact details for more information is:
Golf Fantasia
c/ Tenis 3
07181
Palma Nova
Telephone: +34 971 682 349
Fax: +34 971 680 392
Web site: www.golf-fantasia.com

As we previously mentioned very briefly on the general introduction page, just along the coast from Palma Nova at Portals Nous, is one of the most popular family attractions on the island Marineland. Here you will find performing dolphins, sealions, and parrot shows throughout the day. As far as we are aware these are the only captive dolphins on the island, and frequently we are asked "can we swim with them?". Again as far as we are aware, the answer is sadly no. During the show a number of small children are picked at random to be pulled around their pool in a small inflatable dinghy, but outside of the show times the public are not allowed access to these beautiful creatures. Opening hours are:
April to September: from 9am to 7pm
October to March: from 10am to 6pm
Closed for holidays from 19th of December till 1st of February.
A visit to Marineland is often included in all of the major tour operators organised day trips, and it can become very busy during the peak season. For more information their contact details are:
Costa d'en Blanes, Ctra. Palma-Andratx km 10
Telephone: +34 971 675 125
Fax: +34 971 675 554
Web site: www.marineland.es

Although Palma is the commercial and cultural centre of Majorca, the depth of history, culture and nightlife there often takes visitors by surprise. The easiest way to "see Palma in a day" is by the Number 50 sightseeing bus, which runs on average every 20 minutes throughout the day, and takes in all the major sights of the city. In common with most City Tour buses around Europe, you can hop on and off the bus at any point, and tickets are valid for a 24 hour period. The total journey time for the round trip is 1 hour 20 minutes and costs 13€ for adults and 6.50€ for children under 16. For more information their contact details are:
Telephone: +34 902 10 10 81
Fax: +34 902 10 10 28

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