As well as being a town Capdepera is also a district and includes the towns of Cala Ratjada, Font de Sa Cala, Canyamel and Cala Mesquida.  The district of Capdepera lies on the east coast of Mallorca. 

Its tourist facilities have been modernised and improved and is now one of the best resort areas on the island.  It has street trains, promenades, pedestrian zones and beautiful squares within the towns.

Capdepera has an extensive natural area which is protected and has been designated as a nature area of outstanding importance by the Balearic government.  The most important section of this area is set between Gala Agulla and Gala Mesquida.  It can only be visited by foot or bicycle as motorised vehicles are prohibited from this area.

The EU has awarded Blue Flags to many of the beaches and bays along the 42 kilometres of coastline.  The Blue Flag represents clean sand and unpolluted waters.  Cala Agulla, approximately five kilometres from the port or town centre,  is a beautiful and picturesque beach which is bordered by pines groves and sand dunes. From this beach there is access to the secluded Bay of Cala Molto by a narrow path.  This is its only access point apart from the sea.  Cala Lliteras Bay is perfect for high diving as nature has gradually formed this bay into the shape of a swimming pool.  The beach at Cala Mesquida has fine, clean, sand and is also surrounded by pine groves and sand dunes.  To access the beach there is a signposted walkway through the woods or there is a secondary road.  Cala Gat Bay, is located around one kilometre from the town of Cala Ratjada.  If you start from the harbour there is an esplanade which follows the shoreline leading then to the lovely, sandy beach.  If you are just out for a walk then continue along the pathway up and over the cliffs and you will reach the lighthouse.  Son Moll is just a few metres from the centre of the village of Son Moll and is an exquisite location.  In the summer months Font de Sal Cala is a stunning beach and has a wonderful fresh-water spring.  It is around three kilometers from Cala Ratjada and can be reached by the local bus or train if you do not want to drive.

If you would like to see one of the natual spectacles of Mallorca it is well worth taking a look at the stunning stalactite caves.  From Cala Ratjada you need to get to Canyamel, around twelve kilometres away, taking the secondary road where you will find the caves as well as a very attractive beach. Apparently the caves were the object of an extensive investigation in 1876 by the famous French geologist Martell under the patronage of the Archduke Luis Salvador.