Puerto Andratx (Andraitx) and the town of Andratx are situated in the far south west corner of Mallorca in the municipality of Andratx which has over 7,000 inhabitants.
With magnificent mountains either side of the port, Andratx has become one of the most sought after areas to live in Mallorca, attracting celebrities such as Claudia Schiffer.
The town of Andratx is inland and is very picturesque with cobbled streets and you can still see the remains of the old wall which protected the inhabitants from attack from pirates.
The Pantaleu and Pou Amunt districts form the oldest part of Andratx town. The higher part of town consists of twisting and constricted stepped roads whereas the lower part is based on a grid design.
So Na Gaiana's tower, which was used to protect from pirate raids, can be seen at Colom St.
The town hall is in Son Mas castle, built in the 19th century. A 15th century tower, the Sagrament Tower, is inside. Santa Maria d'Andratx church, after years of improvement, has the appearance of a 18th century temple.