Es Pontàs
Es Pontàs is a natural arch made from limestone in the southeastern part of the island of Mallorca in Spain. The arch is located on the coastline between the Cala Santanyí and Cala Llombards in the municipality of Santanyí, and is approximately 20 metres in height.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Arch
- Description: sea-arch and climbing area in Mallorca
- Also known as: “Es Pontas”
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Cala Santanyí (beach) and Torre de la Roca Fesa.
Torre de la Roca Fesa
Tower
Photo: Bilbo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Torre de la Roca Fesa is a tower, which is situated 490 metres east of Es Pontàs.
Na Nova
Archaeological site
Photo: Joan Gené, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Na Nova is a Spanish Iron Age Talaiotic settlement located on the island of Mallorca, near the resort of Cala Llombards. Although its entirety is highly altered, it has been designated a Bien de Interés Cultural. Na Nova is situated 2 km west of Es Pontàs.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Cala Figuera and Santanyí.
Cala Figuera
Village
Photo: Tommie Hansen, CC BY 2.0.
Cala Figuera is a district of Santanyí on the island of Majorca, in the Balearic Islands of Spain, around 60 km to the south east of Palma. The traditional town was first mentioned in records in 1306 but it was not until the end of the 19th century that the first houses were built in the area.
Santanyí
Village
Photo: Aracelifoto, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Santanyí is a municipality on the Spanish island of Majorca, one of the Balearic Islands, situated in the westernmost part of the Mediterranean Sea. This municipality in the southeast of Majorca is home to the towns of Santanyí, Calonge, s'Alqueria Blanca and es Llombards, as well as Cala d'Or, Portopetro, Cap d'es Moro, Cala Figuera, Cala Santanyí, Cala Llombards and Cala de s'Almunia. Santanyí is situated 3½ km northwest of Es Pontàs.
Portopetro
Village
Photo: Krisztina.Konczos, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Portopetro is a district of Santanyí on the island of Majorca, in the Balearic Islands of Spain, around 62 km from Palma. Portopetro is a small fishing village with a population of approximately 500 and consist of a harbour, small marina and a secluded beach which is adjacent to the harbour. Portopetro is situated 7 km northeast of Es Pontàs.
Es Pontàs
- Categories: natural arch, climbing area, tourist attraction, and tourism
- Location: Santanyí, Balearic Islands, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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About Mapcarta. Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license, except for photos, directions, and the map. Description text is based on the Wikipedia page “Es Pontàs”. Photo: KANO PHOTO, CC BY-SA 2.0.