Cala d’Or

Located on Majorca’s rocky southeast coast, Cala d’Or is a stylish family resort that has grown over the years from a sleepy fishing village to become a popular holiday destination complete with a large marina. Despite this, Cala d’Or still retains its village ambience and it has excellent facilities for kids.

Cala d’Or has a number of pretty coves with good beaches, the largest of which is Cala Gran, while nearby Cala d'Or beach is popular with holidaymakers and becomes crowded in the high season. Facilities are good at both beaches; however, if it is seclusion you are after, then there are several other quieter coves in the vicinity.

Lying at the heart of Cala d’Or in Cala Llonga is the marina, where the rich like to park their expensive yachts, while the main car free part of town can be found behind the lovely bay of Cala Gran. You won’t find any world class attractions here, but there are a number of quality shops, restaurants and bars.

As with most beach resorts on Majorca’s east coast, Cala d’Or is not a party destination that would suit the 18 to 30s crowd, but instead it’s laid back atmosphere attracts a more middle aged crowd and families. With the exception of a number of lively bars in the pedestrianised area behind Cala Gran, the entertainment here is mainly hotel based.

If you find the main beaches are too crowded in the summer season, other nearby resorts and villages in the southeast can offer a break from Cala d’Or and are only a short drive away. In the southeast, Es Trenc, a favourite with naturists, is a beautiful hideaway with sand dunes, pine trees and a long beach. In the opposite direction, every Sunday morning inland Felantix is host to a huge market where bargain pottery pieces can be purchased.

The C717 runs from the airport to Cala d’Or, while bus number IB33 runs from Palma to Cala d’Or throughout the day. Transport within the village is provided by a mini train.