5illes BEACH&SUNSET (PLAYA)

Where Mallorca's deep south glows at its finest On the western edge of Colònia de Sant Jordi, where the Platja dels Estanys merges gently into the legendary Es Trenc sand strip, 5illes BEACH&SUNSET sits directly on the sand — reachable only on foot, roughly two minutes along the shore from the Universal hotel. That single fact says everything about this place: no road noise, no traffic, just white sand, turquoise water and an unobstructed horizon across the bay, with the Cabrera archipelago as a silent witness beyond. Free street parking is available nearby, as well as a free car park. A beach restaurant with genuine character 5illes BEACH&SUNSET is not a lounge club with sunbeds and DJ sets — it is a sincere Mediterranean beach restaurant with an open chill-out terrace, expressing the group's philosophy in its purest setting. Since 2014 the 5illes group has stood for *cocina de mercado*: fresh, seasonal, locally rooted cooking, organic and kilómetro-cero ingredients, honest craft in the kitchen. At the beach that translates into its most natural form: the speciality is rice dishes and paellas, prepared from what the market offers that day. If you have ever sat at a table directly above the sand, looking out over clear shallow water while a steaming rice dish arrives — you understand what this place is about. Insiders swear by the curried mussels with fresh bread and a glass of Albariño: simple, yet utterly memorable. Nachos, gazpacho, tuna tataki and cheesecake for dessert are recurring favourites too. Two zones, two rhythms The restaurant divides into two clearly separate areas. In the **restaurant zone** you reserve in advance — lunch and dinner, full menu, the kitchen's full attention. Those who arrive spontaneously or want a relaxed afternoon settle into the **chill-out zone**: no table booking required, first come first served, lighter dishes — cold and warm starters — and drinks. This is where you linger until the light turns golden. Children and families are genuinely welcome too, giving the place a lively, beach-holiday atmosphere on busier days. Because that is the true heart of this place: the sunset. BEACH&SUNSET is not a marketing formula but a geographical fact. The bay's westward orientation, the low coastline silhouette, the view across the Es Trenc–Salobrar de Campos protected area — when the summer sun sets late over the water, the flat turquoise turns into broken orange and pink. On evenings like these, the chill-out terrace becomes a quiet gathering point for those who know where Mallorca's finest moments happen. Nature as context Colònia de Sant Jordi belongs to the municipality of Ses Salines, nestled between the Salines des Trenc salt flats (Flor de Sal, pink lagoons, flamingos in autumn) and Cap de Ses Salines. The entire coastal area was declared a Special Interest Natural Area in 1984 — construction prohibited, dunes intact, pine groves holding the sand. Platja dels Estanys is the most accessible, calmest section of this sandbar: shallow entry ideal for families, while the wilder coves — Es Dolç, Es Caragol, Es Pregons — lie further east toward the cape. This natural setting is the true differentiator. 5illes BEACH&SUNSET did not build a backdrop — it placed itself inside one that already existed. Private events and groups For special occasions, the beach restaurant offers its direct shoreline setting as an event venue: group menus (Menú Señorito, Menú Mar y Tierra, Menú Meloso) are available for larger parties. Private celebrations with sea views are traditionally organised in the shoulder season — spring and early autumn — when the light is soft and the beach quieter. Gift vouchers from the 5illes group (*Regala 5illes*) are valid across all three locations. The 5illes universe in Colònia de Sant Jordi BEACH&SUNSET is one of three 5illes venues in town. The original **EAT&DRINK** on the main street focuses on creative Mediterranean tapas with Latin American and Asian touches (tacos, bao buns, papas arrugadas) and a live music programme. The **PORT** at the marina serves international cuisine, sushi and burgers. The group frames its ambition simply and precisely: *Enjoy your 5 senses*.