Phoning home
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To call the UK dial 0044 then the number you want, but leaving off the first digit. For example 0151 999-6666 in the Uk would be 0044-151-999-6666 from Mallorca. If dialling to the Republic of Ireland it is the same except the international dialling code is 00353. |
| Emergency and Useful Phone Numbers |
Police & Emergencies
UK Consul
Tourist Information
Local Taxis |
112
971 712 445
971 691 712
971 134 700 |
Airport Flight Info
Irish Consul
Directory Enquiries |
971 789 099
971 719 244
11825 |
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Getting from the airport
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You can go by bus but it means going into Palma and then changing. It can be a lengthy operation depending upon your time of arrival. The easiest way is by taxi and the approximate cost is 35€ (£25) and it takes around 20 minutes. If there are more than four people in your party there are a couple of larger taxis at the airport but you may have to wait a while. You could always pre book on the internet before you come by using Shuttle Direct. The telephone number of Calvia Taxis, the local firm covering Santa Ponsa is 971 134 700 or 971 680 970. A taxi to Magalluf costs arounf 8 euros. |
Posting a letter or postcard
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Cost to the UK and Ireland is 60 centimos (43p) for a standard letter or postcard. Stamps are available from tobacconists and the post office, which is shown on the map. Only use stamps that carry the words "Correos España" because there are some private companies with their own post boxes and the national postal service will not accept their stamps. |
Buses
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The following buses run from Santa Ponsa to Palma, the quickest is the 102 because it is a non-stop bus. The 103 goes via Portals Nous (Marineland) and Son Caliu, while the 104 goes via Magalluf, Palma Nova and Portgals Nous. The L109 goes to Bendinat via El Toro, Son Ferrer, Magalluf and Palma Nova. The 110A is the bus to Calvia town and the 110B is the circular bus that visits Santa Ponsa, Calvia, Capdella, Magalluf, Palma Nova, Son Ferrer and El Toro.Going the other way the 102, 103, 104, L109 and 110A all go to Paguera. The 102 also goes on to Andraitx and Port Andraitx. |
Markets
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The nearest markets to Santa Ponsa are in Calvia (Monday am), Galatzo (Tuesday am), Andraitx (Wednesday am) there is a Car Boot sale opposite Aqualand in Magalluf on Saturday morning and there is also a street market in Palma on Saturday morning. |
Illness
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If you need to visit a doctor we would recommend you first visit a chemist (farmacia) beause they are well qualified. But if you still have to visit a doctor, there are many private doctors in town - a visit will cost you between 60-75€ - which you can claim back on your insurance. There is also a national health clinic, which is marked on the map. There is some useful Medical Advice to be found by clicking here. It is provided by Dr.James Harris of The British Surgery in Magalluf. |
Local Golf
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There are three golf courses in Santa Ponsa, but as a vistor you are only allowed to play on the Santa Ponsa I course, which is shown on the map. It may look close, but it is a long walk from the entrance to the club house. A round costs 83€ and it is neccessary to pre-book your tee time. The phone number of the course is: (0034) 971 690211. Alternatively you could get Mallorca Golf Connection to book your tee-times for you - and they will get you a discount. |
| Duty Allowances |
According to HM Customs and Excise brochure Flying Abroad you are allowed to take the following into the UK, provided it is for personal use: 3200 cigarettes - 3kg smoking tobacco - 10 litres of spirits - 200 cigars - 110 litres of beer - 20 litres fortfied wine - 400 cigarillos - 90 litres of wine. For further details visit our Duty Allowances page. |
Local Churches
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The Church of Nostra Senyora de l'Esperanca is the local Catholic Church and can be found on the map, as can the Santa Ponsa Community Church. For details of service times visit our Churches page. |
