Calas de Mallorca Travel Guide

The relaxed and quiet purpose-built holiday resort of Calas de Mallorca is in the centre of the east coast of the island, close to the towns of Manacor and Felanitx. The resort is set on a cliff top so it isn't ideal for those with disabilities or for the elderly. However, it does have lovely views and good beaches, and is popular with families with small children. Playa Domingos is the principal beach and offers warm, crystal clear water that's perfect for snorkelling; the water can get quite rough at times, though. A promenade along the headland of Calas de Mallorca affords some spectacular views of the Mediterranean, and provides a glorious stamping ground for keen walkers. Calas de Mallorca is conveniently close to a number of other resorts, including Porto Cristo, Sa Coma, Cala Millor, Porto Colom and Cala d'Or, which all make for great excursions.

Shopping

Calas de Mallorca has the usual selection of tourist shops near the hotels in the Centro Commercial. There's a Sunday morning market in nearby Felanitx that has a selection of souvenirs, including good examples of local pottery. The prices are high, especially for tourists, so visitors be prepared to bargain if they want a good deal.

Restaurants

Calas de Mallorca has great restaurants; two of the best are C'an Gusti and Explotaciones Hoteleras Edama.

Nightlife

The resort is not known for its nightlife, with most of it being hotel based. However, there's a small collection of bars and restaurants in the Centro Commercial, and visitors will find a few live music venues and one or two clubs.

Holiday activities

The nearby town of Manacor is the home of the Majorca Pearl Industry, which manufactures pearls from a mixture of glass and pulverised fish scales. Avid golfers will enjoy the Vall d'Or golf course, which is only ten minutes away. Numerous excursions to nearby villages and resorts and all their attendant pleasures and attractions are possible.

Any negatives?

Public transport is limited and unreliable. The beaches have strong undercurrents and are not suitable for weak swimmers. Calas de Mallorca is not frequented by the single 18 to 30 age set.