Cala Millor
Holiday beach resort in the east of Majorca
A purpose-built holiday resort, Cala Millor is a major family holiday destination on Mallorca’s east coast. Its main attraction is the fine sandy beaches met by turquoise shallow waters, behind which you will find a promenade lined with hotels.
Cala Millor, like many of the eastern coast resorts, is popular with northern Europeans. In summer it is lively with the beaches full of people by day, and late-night bars and discos lighting up the resort by night. Although most people come to relax on a sun lounger and dine in one of the many restaurants, there’s a whole host of activities for adults and children to enjoy here, from boat trips and watersports to children’s theme parks and more.
In winter, Cala Millor takes on a more tranquil atmosphere with many of the hotels and restaurants closing between the months of November and March. However, there are around 5,000 residents who live here year-round.
History & Culture in Cala Millor
Cala Millor's history and tourism boom
Fifty years ago, this was a lonely dune-covered shore but it’s idyllic setting and turquoise water made for the perfect setting for a holiday resort.
Originally built in the 1950s, it continues to grow today. If you would like to see what this coast used to be like, walk to the headland at Punta de N'Amer.
Sights & Attractions in Cala Millor
Culture in Cala Millor
Despite its tourism development, Cala Millor has kept its local charm with a pedestrian seafront promenade lined with palm trees, cosy cafés and a welcoming atmosphere.
Beaches in Cala Millor
There are two beaches running along this coastline. Here, Cala Millor Beach meets Cala Bona to create 2km of fine golden sand and shallow waters. Being a tourist resort, you will also find facilities like sunbeds with parasols, showers and a variety of watersports on offer. The beach is lined by a promenade full of hotels, restaurants and bars to serve your every need.
Beaches in Mallorca
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Cala Millor Beach, Cala Millor
The largest of 8 beaches in the region, this beach spans over a kilometre in length and is approximately 30 metres wide. Whilst it’s fairly busy during the summer months, if you can visit during their ‘off-season’, you’ll find a generous white sand beach with beautiful turquoise water.
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Sa Coma Beach, East Mallorca
Sa Coma is a large and popular beach located five kilometres from Porto Cristo in the east of Majorca. Being one of the island’s resort-based beaches, it is situated in a relatively built-up area which means it unsurprisingly becomes very busy at peak times.
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Canyamel Beach, North-East Mallorca
Canyamel beach gives visitors a small but perfectly formed, golden sandy beach within the quiet holiday resort of Canyamel.
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Cala Romantica, East Mallorca
Cala Romantica is a picturesque cala with turquoise water and golden sand on the east coast of Mallorca.
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Cala Moll & Cala Gat Beach, Cala Ratjada
Cala Ratjada is a purpose built holiday resort in the north east of Mallorca, popular with northern Europeans. Cala Moll is the south of the resort and Cala Gat to the north.
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Cala Agulla Beach, Cala Ratjada
Surrounded by glorious pine forest and the mountains of the Llevant Natural Park, this scenic beach is around 500 metres long and 50 metres wide. Enjoying its ‘Blue Flag' status, Cala Agulla offers bright, fine sand and clear water with a turquoise hue. This beautiful spot attracts both tourists and locals alike with its wild beauty and combination of sand dunes, pine trees and desert plants.
Dining in Cala Millor
Dining in Cala Millor offers plenty of variety to suit all tastes. You can enjoy traditional tapas, fresh seafood and light salads, often served in welcoming spots with lovely views of the beach. There are family-run places where you will find authentic Spanish cooking, popular with locals and open throughout the year.
If you fancy a change from Spanish flavours, you will also find Italian options around the resort, perfect for pizza lovers or anyone craving classic pasta dishes. For something a little more special, you can treat yourself to Mediterranean cuisine in elegant surroundings, making the most of the relaxed atmosphere that Cala Millor is known for.
Things to do in Cala Millor
Most of the things to do here revolve around the beach and the sea. Although, if you do find yourself needing to escape the sun lounger for the day, then there are plenty of other things to do to keep you and the little ones entertained throughout the day and into the evening.
Keeping to the sea you can take boat trips from the jetty on the beach along the coast, and a multitude of watersports are available. There's also more land based activities such as climbing and coasteering or take the kids to one of the nearby theme parks. For those who enjoy a spot of golf, there's a couple of excellent nearby courses.
One of the islands most attractive natural beauty spots, Cuevas del Drach (Dragon Caves) can be found down the coastline in Porto Cristo. The visit has a duration of over an hour and includes a memorable classical music concert on Lake Martel, considered to be one of the biggest and most spectacular underground lakes in the world
Shopping
If spending some euros is about as active as you feel like being, within the resort, you will find shops selling the holiday essentials like sun cream, inflatables and souvenirs. A few Spanish high street shops are on hand and supermarkets.
There is also a small summer market held between March and October at Calle Eucalipto and the square behind the Centro Civico in the mornings.
Cycling in Cala Millor
Cycling is most popular in Mallorca in the winter months. Cala Millor is surrounded by beautiful countryside, so enjoy a leisurely jaunt or head to the Serra de Tramuntana or the Serres de Llevant for some thigh-busting climbs. In the summer months, it's rather hot so many people stick to the cycle path that runs along the coastline. You will find a few bike hire shops within the resort.
Cycling Routes in Mallorca
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Cala Millor to Porto Cristo Cycling Route
A great way to explore this part of the coast and easy enough for the whole family to enjoy...especially with beach breaks along the way.
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Cala Ratjada to Cala Mesquida Cycling Route
Although parts of this route can be tricky to negotiate for the less seasoned bikers it is worth the effort to enjoy the beautiful beaches.
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Cycling C'an Picafort to Pollenca & Alcudia
100,000 cyclists cannot be wrong. Mallorca is one of the most popular and idyllic islands for cycling with it's plentiful flat farm roads and challenging hill climbs.
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Parque de S' Albufera Cycling Route
Combining nature, bird spotting and a bit of exercise with a cycle round the nature reserve by the holiday resort of Puerto Alcudia.
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Alcudia to La Victoria Cycling Route
An intermediate route for those used to climbing steeper sections of road on a bike, with stunning views of the coastline.
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Puerto Pollensa to Sa Pobla Cycling Route
An easy ride if you are used to road biking and at 44km this route could be a good challenge for a beginner!
Nightlife in Cala Millor
Bars and clubs in Cala Millor are tailored towards the tourists visiting the resort, so you can expect some cheap and cheerful drinks and the usual resort entertainment.
Hotels in Cala Millor
Cala Millor has dozens of hotels occupying the shore, many of which line the promenade and overlook its beautiful beach, making it the perfect place to base yourself for a beach holiday between the months of March and October. Being a package holiday destination, you will find plenty of budget-friendly options from aparthotels to large scale all-inclusive holiday resorts. There's also adult-only hotels if you don't wish to be disturbed by kids jumping in the pool all day and all that goes with it, or some will cater for exactly that.
How to get to Cala Millor
By car
Car hire is an easy option in Mallorca, and Cala Millor is within an hour’s drive from Palma airport thanks to the Ma-15 travelling east across the island. Or take the hassle out of self-drive and book a private transfer.
Public transport
There is a direct bus to Cala Millor from the airport that runs a few times per day.
Transfers for Mallorca
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Janer Bus Airport Transfers
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Mallorca Private Airport Transfers
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