We spent two idyllic weeks at Carla's place in Ses Salines. We fell in love with the house the night we arrived when we received such a warm and friendly welcome from Carla's parents, Lola and Luciano. The photos of the house do not do it justice and it exceeded our expectations - it was big, spacious and stylishly furnished but also felt authentically Mallorcan with its beautiful cream coloured stone and green shutters. The main bedroom has a big, very comfortable bed and the skylights created a lot of natural light inside. It has everything one needs for a holiday, from beach towels to sun umbrellas to all the extras in the kitchen (olive oil, salt, foil). When we were not exploring Mallorca, we spent a lot of time (many breakfasts and dinners) in the great outside space. There are two tables (one under cover), two deckchairs and an outside shower. The house was spotlessly clean and Lola & Luciano were on hand for any questions. There is an easy parking space very close by and we never had trouble finding parking.
Ses Salines is a lovely village, with a bakery, bars & restaurants walking distance away. There is a small supermarket (Eroski) that stocks most things and is a quick drive or an 8 minute walk from the house. There are also a few shops that stock beach clothes and shoes, jewellery and small gifts. There are always bars and restaurants open and people on the go, but it does not feel as hectic and overrun as some of the other places we visited. It is a calm oasis at the end of a busy day.
Our favourite beaches were at Colonia Sant Jordi (which is about 10-12 minutes drive away). We loved the Saturday market at Santanyi (go early to get parking, it gets very busy). But our favourite spot was the house and patios in Ses Salines - we felt so at home and it created a wonderfully, relaxed atmosphere for the perfect holiday. Thanks so much to Carla and her very special parents, Luciano & Lola. We will be back!