Though the town is small, you’ll be in easy reach of loads of fun events on your 2022 holiday to Santa Ponsa. Check out these mainstays of the Majorcan calendar:

• Mallorca Carnival (February) - the whole island celebrates the lead-up to Lent with costume parades and street parties.

• Palma International Boat Show (April) - a huge trade event where you can see boats of every size (and price!) on display.

• Mallorca Live (June) - the island’s hottest music festival, with big headliners from the UK and beyond.

• Mallorca Open (June) - all the fun of Wimbledon, with guaranteed good weather!

• ELLA International Lesbian Festival (September) - a week-long celebration for the LGBTQ+ community, with concerts and workshops.

• Les Festes del Rei en Jaume (September) - unusual festivities throughout the month, including a ‘night of fire’ and a battle re-enactment on the shore.

• Palma de Mallorca Marathon (October) - runners and walkers of all skill levels take part in a race through the capital’s best landmarks.

• Song of the Sibyl (December) - a Christmas Eve tradition found only in Majorca, with a young woman carrying a sword through a church while singing Gregorian chants.

England might have the monopoly in most tourist areas, but Scotland and Ireland rule the roost in Santa Ponsa. There are loads of celtic pubs to choose from, plus plenty of live music and cocktail bars. We love these:

• Flamingos Irish Pub - finish a day on the beach with cold beers and some famous Irish craic with new friends.

• McTavishes - if a wee dram with your bonnie lassie is more up your street, head to this lively Scottish pub.

• Splash Santa Ponça - it’s always cocktail o’clock at this local favourite - located just a short walk from the beach.

• Stepps Music Bar - a friendly bar with live music every night, followed by a chance to show off your karaoke skills.

Dinner on your holidays to Santa Ponsa will be a colourful affair, as Majorcan cuisine is all about showing off the island’s harvest. You’ll also see plenty of pork in all its forms, and even snails! Don’t miss these tasty dishes:

• Sobrassada - a spicy, spreadable sausage - often served with rustic bread and cheese

• Frito mallorquín - a home cook’s favourite of lean meat or fish fried up with potatoes, peas and fennel

• Cocarrois - Majorca’s take on empanadas, usually full of veggies, raisins and pine nuts

• Tumbet - a ratatouille-like dish, with local seasonal ingredients and a rich tomato sauce

• Ensaïmada - a popular sweet pastry in a spiral, made with lard instead of butter

If you’re keen to tuck into some local cuisine, check out these restaurants:

• Restaurante Las Olas - our favourite place to eat fresh seafood paella and watch the sunset over the bay.

• Adelfas by Jens - the perfect venue for a special occasion (or just a foodie treat!), serving fine-dining updates to Spanish classics.

• Restaurante Grill Manolo's - all the family will love the generous portions of local dishes at this friendly restaurant with outdoor dining.

• Donna Vegana - a hip spot serving the most beautiful plates of vegan food that anyone can enjoy.