Cala Ratjada, Mallorca
Traditional beach resort in the north east of Majorca

This fishing port on Mallorca's eastern tip, surrounded by fine beaches and pretty coves, has two different characters depending on when you go. In winter it virtually shuts down, apart from a few permanent locals and a handful of bars on the promenade. In summer it is a crowded resort, with windsurfing, snorkelling and numerous discos, popular with the German community. 

A short walk uphill takes you from the beach, through the woods, to the lighthouse at Punta de Capdepera. Also, above the harbour, are the Jardins Casa March, owned by the same banking family as the colleccio March in Palma. The gardens contain a sculpture park with works by Rodin, Henry Moore and modern Catalan artists. They can only be visited by prior arrangement with the tourist office. 

There are number of pretty beaches not far from Cala Ratjada - Cala Agulla and Cala Mesquida are two of the nicest.