A village in the Prat de Sant Jordi, the flat plain east of Palma, between fields, farm tracks and the airport flight path. Aircraft climb away above the church every few minutes.
Sant Jordi
Sant Jordi in 30 seconds
The essentials at a glance
- Worth visiting for
- A short visit
- Best for
- You have a couple of hours to spare before your flight home.
- Best months
- February–May, October–November
- Time to allow
- An hour
- Without a car
- Easy enough
- Parking
- Straightforward in the village
- Keep in mind
- It isn't peaceful beneath the flight path.
- Access
- Pushchairs: Easy to manage in the village · Wheelchairs: Mostly manageable in the village
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Four columns and a pediment make quite an entrance for a village on the plain.
Bus stop, lottery kiosk and church apse. The village's meeting point is a road junction.
The oldest house stands on the bend, with the palm garden behind it.
Getting to know Sant Jordi
Does Sant Jordi suit your plans?
What to expect and what to know before you visit.
Who it suits
- You have a couple of hours to spare before your flight home.
- You're cycling through the Pla de Sant Jordi.
- You'd like to see the plain east of Palma.
- You enjoy photographing aircraft.
Things to bear in mind
- It isn't peaceful beneath the flight path.
- There are no major sights to visit.
- There is no beach.
- The choice of places to eat is limited.
Drive from the airport
8 minutes
4 km
Bus connections
City bus services from Palma
Region
Palma
Nearest beach
Can Pastilla
6 km
Elevation
20 m
above sea level
A glimpse of Sant Jordi
Season guide for Sant Jordi
November Worth a visit
Very quiet Open
Worth visiting in February, March, April, May, October and November. Less suitable in July and August.
Location
Location of Sant Jordi
- Region
- Palma
- Municipality
- Palma
- Population
- 2,200
- Elevation
- 20 m above sea level
- Airport
- 4 km , around 8 minutes
- Hire car
- not essential
- Worth visiting for
- a brief stop
- Coordinates
- 39.5550,2.7778
Getting to know Sant Jordi
A village in the Prat de Sant Jordi, the flat plain east of Palma. It belongs to the municipality of Palma and lies four kilometres from the airport.
It isn’t a sightseeing destination, nor does it pretend to be one.
The airport
In summer, aircraft climb above the church apse every few minutes. The airport is four kilometres away, with its runway pointing towards the village. Almost everyone arriving on the island flies over Sant Jordi.
If you want peace and quiet, this isn’t the place. If you like aircraft, it may be just right.
What you’ll see
A church with a columned entrance, a bus stop and a lottery kiosk. Beyond them are farm tracks with rusty letterboxes attached to a utility pole.
Then comes the plain: straight tracks and farmland full of flowers in spring.
When to come
April and October, or February for the almond blossom. It works particularly well as a stop before your flight home.
In high summer, heat builds up on the plain.
Photographs
Sant Jordi in Mallorca
How much time do you have?
Things to do in Sant Jordi
Three hours
Visit the church, walk around the village, then follow a farm track out onto the plain.
Half a day
Add Palma or Playa de Palma.
A full day
Sant Jordi is a short stop, not a full day's destination.
On a rainy day
Not a useful rainy-day outing.
Practical details
- Parking
- Straightforward in the village
- Public transport
- City bus services from Palma
- Time to allow
- An hour
- Good to know
- The village lies beneath the airport flight path. It suits aircraft enthusiasts rather than anyone seeking peace. The church is usually closed outside Mass times.
- Bus
- City bus services from Palma
- Shops and services
- Supermarkets: In the village · Pharmacy: In the village · Medical care: Village health centre · Cash machines: In the village · Fuel: On the road out of the village
- Access
- Level village streets; unsurfaced farm tracks beyond · Pushchairs: Easy to manage in the village · Wheelchairs: Mostly manageable in the village · Dogs: Generally straightforward
- What you will not find
- Peace and quiet · A beach · Major sights · Accommodation
- Coordinates
- 39.5550,2.7778 Google Maps Apple Maps
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Distances without a driving time are measured in a straight line. The road journey can be much longer; known driving times are shown alongside.
Where to swim nearby
Beaches and swimming nearby
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Your questions answered
Your questions about Sant Jordi
Is Sant Jordi noisy?
Yes. The village lies beneath the airport flight path, with aircraft climbing above the church every few minutes in summer. Choose somewhere else for peace and quiet.
Is it worth stopping before my flight home?
Yes, if you have a couple of hours to spare before returning your hire car at the airport. It's four kilometres away.
What is the Prat de Sant Jordi?
The flat plain east of Palma where the village stands. Once wetland, it is now farmland crossed by straight farm tracks.
Can you stay overnight here?
Not in the village. For accommodation near the airport, look at Can Pastilla or Playa de Palma, just a few minutes away.
Practical questions
When is the best time to visit Sant Jordi?
Recommended months: February, March, April, May, October, November. Almond blossom on the surrounding plain.
Is Sant Jordi worth visiting in July and August?
July: another month may suit you better. Usually very quiet. Heat builds up on the plain, with very little shade. August: another month may suit you better. Usually very quiet.
How far is Sant Jordi from Palma airport?
About 4 km from Palma airport. Allow roughly 8 minutes by car. A few minutes from the airport and a little over ten from central Palma. City buses stop in the village, and parking is straightforward.
Do I need a hire car for Sant Jordi?
Easy to manage without a car City bus services from Palma
Where can I park in Sant Jordi?
Straightforward in the village
Can you swim at Sant Jordi?
There is no beach here. See the nearby swimming options on this page.
Can I visit Sant Jordi with a pushchair or wheelchair?
Level village streets; unsurfaced farm tracks beyond Pushchairs: Easy to manage in the village Wheelchairs: Mostly manageable in the village
Are dogs allowed at Sant Jordi?
Generally straightforward
Words and photographs: Friedhelm Fischer. Exploring Mallorca since 2013 — by bike, on foot and with a camera.