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Andratx and Port d´Andratx
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Puerto Andratx (Andraitx) and the town of Andratx are situated in the far south west corner of Mallorca
in the municipality of Andratx which has over 7,000 inhabitants.
With magnificent mountains either side of the port, Andratx has become one of the most
sought after areas to live in Mallorca, attracting celebrities such as Claudia Schiffer.
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The town of Andratx is inland and is very picturesque with cobbled streets and you can
still see the remains of the old wall which protected the inhabitants from attack from pirates.
The Pantaleu and Pou Amunt districts form the oldest part of Andratx town. The higher part of town consists of twisting and constricted stepped roads whereas the lower part is based on a grid design.
So Na Gaiana's tower, which was used to protect from pirate raids, can be seen at Colom St.
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The town hall is in Son Mas castle, built in the 19th century. A 15th century tower, the Sagrament Tower, is inside. Santa Maria d'Andratx church, after years of improvement, has the appearance of a 18th century temple.
The Port of Andratx was originally a small fishing village. Although there are still local fishermen the area is more popular now as a tourist resort, with a large marina.
Ses Bassetes beach, only 30m long, is between the prom and the pier. One of the main drawbacks is the lack of beaches in the immediate area but Camp de Mar
is only 3km away and the beautiful town of San Telmo is not far away, opposite the
island of Dragonera, with regular boat trips available.
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How to get to Andratx, in the South West of Mallorca
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From the roundabout leaving the airport take the 1st exit onto the Ma-19 Autovía de Levante heading west towards Palma, then joining the Ma-20 . Continue until the Ma-1 Carretera de Palma - Palmanova, then continue west following the signs for Andratx and Puerto d'Andratx.
The trip is approximately 30 kms west, south west from the airport, which is about a 40 minute drive.
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There are several car hire firms which can arrange to have a car waiting for you at Son Sant Joan International airport near Palma de Mallorca.
Coach transfer can take from up to 2 hrs, or even more, as the tour companies sometimes will do drop off points in other areas before heading for Andratx.
Taxi ranks are outside of the airport. There is a fixed price, depending on the hour of the day, with additional costs possibly being added for the number of suitcases. Child seats are not included. For those requiring this it is advisable to pre-book.
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There are very few hotels and holiday complexes in the area. An expensive and exclusive part of Mallorca, Andratx has a lot of private villas and apartments and many of these are available to let, both long and short term.
There are several estate agents in the area who would be more than willing to help you find your ideal holiday accommodation. If you are looking to buy a holiday villa or apartment of your own then again there is a lot of help available.
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Villas and apartments for sale are generally in the higher price bracket, especially in the hills where there are many luxury villas.
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Cala Fonoll is surrounded by cliffs. The beach, 55m long, has a large building at one side and villas at the other. The beach is reached from the Avinguda Gabriel Roca in the port, then Carrer Cala Fonoll. There is a steep ramp down to the beach.
Cala Marmassen, a small beach only 20m long, is a great place for snorkelling due to its rocky shore. It can be reached from Port d'Andratx along Carrer Almirall Riera Alemany along to Cap de sa Mola, where you will have to walk the rest of the way.
Cala Llamp beach is easier to reach by sea rather than car. On foot it can be reached from the road leading to Cala Llamp and is 35m long.
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