The last Eden of Mallorca is called Son Serra de Marina
Surrounded by mountains and cliffs, the more than 500 kilometers of mallorcan coast unfold their Mediterranean charms of turquoise waters that shape 300 beaches guarded by an almost perpetual blue sky throughout the year . Among them we discover Son Serra de Marina, one of those paradises that still remain intact and untouched by mass tourism. Framed by the Levante region on one side and the Son Real necropolis on the other, this extensive sandbank is one of the great unknowns on the island of Mallorca.
To discover it, we must go to the northeast of the island, specifically to the municipality of Santa Margarita . The area is packed with historic settlements , but the Son Serra beach remains virginal and embraced by the mountains of the Levante Peninsula Natural Park , of which it will soon be a part. The first thing to surprise when arriving at it, in addition to its paradisiacal views, is one of the characteristic leading towers of this coastline, which were used by submarines to make firing calculations in the 1950s. Next perhaps is the absence of sunbeds and umbrellas.
Son Serra from the air
The clear waters of Son Serra they cover a sand dotted with shells and posidonia flowers, the one that inhabits the seabed of the Mediterranean contributing to its conservation. The vegetation cradles the breeze and leads to a dune system and a rocky area where solitude takes over the space even more.
“I have been living in Palma since 2014 and until a few months ago I had not known this place,” he tells us. Anna Mascaro , owner of the Terracotta Travel agency, which organizes exclusive and sustainable trips . "I always go south, but a few months ago I decided to find new places to surprise my clients." Then she came up with Son Serra and she was surprised “I was amazed at its nature and the few people who visited it compared to other beaches on the island”.
Away from the typical vacation destinations, Son Serra de Marina It is frequented mainly by neighbors and some bathers who visit it for a while, which is why it is known as " the last paradise ”. Its blonde sands have experienced anecdotes such as the prohibition, in the 70s, of men and women bathing together under a sanction of attending 20 masses. Who would have imagined that eventually nudism would be allowed here?
The nights in Son Serra de Marina
If Son Serra beach is a treasure for those who pursue idylls with the sea , its temporary waves are for surfers. The restless waters of the Menorca channel give free rein to the pleasure of this and other water sports such as windsurfing. When the sea is calm, the kayaks set out to navigate it. On land, the horseback riding and hiking They guide us through peaceful paths between pine forests to places like the Colony of Sant Pere , an old fishing village with an attractive promenade.
Returning to Son Serra, The Na Borges stream separates the beach from the town. In it you can see blue crabs, an invasive species native to the Atlantic coast of America . On the other side, some simple houses are scattered next to a port and some establishments. They were built in the 1950s as second homes for Majorcans, but the growing urbanization of nearby municipalities saved Son Serra from overcrowding . The Sun Beach Bar It is the most acclaimed chiringuito, especially during the summer evenings, when mojitos march to the calm rhythm of the chill out.
To ensure the enjoyment of Son Serra, this summer the application will be available Safe Beaches , which will provide occupancy data for all the beaches on the island, as well as capacity, water quality, flags and their status live.
But this area of the coast, which extends from Alcúdia to Cap Farrutx , on the edge of the Levante Natural Park, enjoys other wonderful enclaves, such as the S'Albufera nature reserve , ideal for bird lovers, the captivating little town of Artá , which on Tuesdays comes alive thanks to its market of local products, or the very interesting Son Real site , bordering Son Serra.
SON REAL, AN ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE NEXT TO PARADISE
A few meters from Son Serra de Marina Continuing along its western coast, you will find the most important site on the island, with a necropolis that reaches a beach as virgin and spectacular as Son Serra. Declared National Historic Landmark in 1965 , was the point chosen to bury the high elites of Mallorca from the 7th century BC , being the oldest cemetery in Mallorca. Cultures such as the Talayolic, Roman and even burials have been found from the Middle Ages made with different rituals.
It is curious to find this style of tombs so old when the common thing at the time was to bury in caves. In Son Real there are 143 circular and square niches where fragments of metal, glass, ceramic and skeletal remains belonging to 425 people , some with perforations in the skulls, a practice that was used in life with the intention of healing.
To visit the extraordinary megalithic constructions, it is recommended to start from the interpretation center, essential to understand Son Real. A path, about 30 minutes, drive, between pines and junipers to the necropolis . The tour can be done on foot or by bicycle, although there are also horseback routes with which to take one more experience.
A site next to paradise
In the 395 hectares of the farm there are crops of carob, fig and almond trees and inhabit animals of native breed such as sheep, peacocks or black pigs . In Son Real there is also one of the three dolmens that can be seen in Mallorca and a quarry from which, until 1946, rock was extracted for construction. Undoubtedly, an unexpected place that blends perfectly history, nature and great bathrooms Mediterranean flavor.
REST IN PARADISE
Just 24 minutes from these places, the hotel sea pleta , of Canyamel Tower Group , is another haven of peace in which, in addition to surrounding ourselves with nature, we can taste the delicious gastronomy of the land and rest in its complete facilities in front of farm fields and under lush pine trees.
The Mallorcan architect Antoni Esteva is the architect of exquisite and minimalist design of this five-star hotel that perches on the sea leaving dreamlike images. Although to rise before the mass of turquoise without neglecting the leafy surroundings, an infinity pool, with direct access to the beach, offers pleasant baths with which to melt three blues . The farm has two other swimming pools at different temperatures, as well as a sauna, spa, and an outdoor gym . The connection with nature is fundamental in Pleta de Mar.
To get to 30 suites with terrace that are distributed throughout the establishment, a golf cart will do the honors. Endowed with privacy and with all kinds of details such as outdoor showers or bathtubs from which to enjoy the sound of birds.
Sa Pleta de Mar restaurant , follows the aesthetics of the rest of the hotel, also integrating itself into nature through natural materials and huge windows. It is captained by British chef Marc Fosh and is characterized by its creative cuisine based on Mediterranean products cooked on a wood-burning grill . Although if what we want is to try a more exotic cuisine, we can go to the next Can Simoneta hotel, located 200 meters away, and let ourselves be conquered by the tasty dishes of the Mexican chef David Moreno, who combines his roots with the local ones in a succulent proposal . Nene García, specialized in sommelier, is in charge of selecting the wines. The plates parade in a great choreography in which the desserts put the perfect finishing touch, revealing how important confectionery has been in the career of this chef who, without a doubt, is going to give a lot of talk. All in a splendid terrace on the edge of a cliff that rocks us back over the Mediterranean.