Cala d'Or is a wonderful picturesque resort on the southeast of the island. It has several very fine beaches, excellent hotels and friendly bars and restaurants. This resort, formerly a fishing village, welcomes tourists with open arms. It has been brought up to date in order to cater with today's tourism but thankfully has carefully avoided becoming too commercialised retaining its own very distinctive charm. This pretty little town is very popular with families and has a lovely relaxed atmosphere and some beautiful, quiet little coves.
There are a great many interesting sights to see around Cala d'Or, such as the quaint Cala Mondrago and Cala Figuera, whose harbour is overlooked by impressive buildings of a bygone era, or Porto Cristo, home of the Caves of Drach, and they are all just a car or boat ride away. Probably the best way to see the surrounding area is to hire a car or a bike.
Cala d'Or also has an excellent, and very good value, bus service. Perhaps a ride on the Cala d'Or Express, an enchanting, small train, similar to those you find in theme parks, would be the perfect way to see the local sights.
The lively marina actually dominates Cala d'Or and is a wonderful sight to see. With cafes and bars alongside, where you can take time out and relax with a drink or snack, it is perfect to take in the delights of all that is happening on the water in front of you. You could even take out a pedalo or a boat for some great views of the marina. Some of the boats available for trips have glass bottoms, giving some wonderful views of the local maritime life. If your budget can stretch, it is most definitely worth hiring a yacht for the day and taking a trip out to Dragonera and Cabrera, the neighbouring uninhabited islands.
The coastline around Cala d'Or has around ten beaches and coves, all with wonderful, white sand and enticing blue waters. The largest of the beaches is Cala Gran which can get fairly crowded, this is quite understandable once you realise that this is the largest beach here and is in fact only about 100 metres long. There are many water sports and activities available on the resort's main beaches, such as windsurfing, and scuba diving for those feeling a little more adventurous. Anyone wishing to escape into tranquility should make their escape from the crowds and head to Cala Serena, the name says it all really, or Cala Llonga, an exquisite bay lined with pine trees and a wonderful selection of bars and caf'és
There is a grand selection of places to eat out in Cala d'Or, with lots of choices, from local Spanish and Mallorcan dishes, to meals with an international flavour such as Indonesian and Indian, this charming resort definitely has something for everyone.
Cala d'Or is a wonderful picturesque resort on the southeast of the island. It has several very fine beaches, excellent hotels and friendly bars and restaurants. This resort, formerly a fishing village, welcomes tourists with open arms. It has been brought up to date in order to cater with today's tourism but thankfully has carefully avoided becoming too commercialised retaining its own very distinctive charm. This pretty little town is very popular with families and has a lovely relaxed atmosphere and some beautiful, quiet little coves. 