Andratx information
Andratx is situated in the west side of Mallorca, south of the Tramuntana mountains. Andratx's seaside is characterized by high cliffs and small rocky beaches.
It is widdely known for the resort of Puerto Andratx, which you may also see written as Puerto Andraitx.
Geographically the area is approximately 20 miles or 32km, west of the capital of the island Palma and the International airport, and encompasses the towns of S' Arracó, Sant Elm and the resort of Camp de Mar.
One of the most interesting facts abount Andratx is the important artistic heritage that has been preserved inside, like the Baroque altarpieces. Puerto Andratx is not heavily visited by tourists and it still remains "undiscovered" by the large tourist agencies. It still manages to retain an authentic Majorcan feel.
Unfortunately this resort lacks regarding the beach, although if you are prepared to travel out of the town, you will find an excellent beach 3 miles down the coast at the nearby resort of Camp de Mar.
Most of the visitors of Puerto Andratx do not find the lack of a beach as a great problem, but instead they prefer to use the resort as a convenient base from which to explore some of the more remote areas of the west coast of the island and beyond.
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