Sa Terra Rotja Villa
This elegant villa, set within the private Son Bunyola Estate, combines modern comforts with a serene atmosphere to ensure a truly relaxing holiday in Mallorca.

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Quiet bay offering something for everyone located on the south-west coast of Mallorca
Cala Fornells’ overhanging pine trees offer ample areas of natural shade and retreat away from the Balearic sun, not to mention adding to the overall charm of the Mallorcan cove.
During the high season, Cala Fornells becomes regularly occupied with both residents and tourists thereby naturally becoming a little more crowded in the summer months. However, its warm and relaxed atmosphere within a semi-urban district, means you’ll be easily entertained for the entire day here… if not more.
Restaurants
This lovely cala sports its own wonderful little beach bar on one side of the sand, playing relaxed and feel-good tunes for the regularly, casual dining holidaymakers. For those preferring a quieter ambience, the opposite side of the beach offers just that.
Nightlife
There’s not much happening during the beach’s later hours, but the nearby town of Peguera is less than a kilometre away offering a selection of lively entertainment for both tourists and locals alike.
Hotels
Holiday accommodation, residential homes and various restaurants surround this beautiful beach occupying the front line of the coast. With several hotels near the resort, a wonderful upscale family run hotel with an artificial solarium overlooks the picturesque bay itself on a relaxed street of bars and restaurants behind.
Taking its name from the area in which its located, the small sea inlet of “Cala Fornells” lies between “Punta de na Sardana” and “Caló de ses llisses” in the district of Calvià on Mallorca’s south-west coast. Completing the virtuous triangle between “Caló de ses Llisses” and “Caló d’en Monjo”, this section of coast acts as a natural border between the municipalities of Calvia and Andratx. Only 80m wide and 10m deep, lying slightly further west from the main strip of Peguera, this beach is considered small, but nonetheless, the conditions remain idyllic with white sand and clear waters.
If you head up the nearby lane of ‘Carretera Cala Fornells’, you'll find an area of off-road parking and a signpost pointing you in the direction of a 1.6-kilometre hike. This leads to another beautiful and less frequented cove, Calo d'en Monjo. There are a number of trails in this part of Mallorca with numerous stunning panoramic views to be enjoyed.
You will find that the water here, (as with many of the other Mallorca beaches) is crystal clear and extremely inviting, so it’s worth remembering to bring your snorkel as there are often plenty of fish! The south-west coast is renowned for being extremely family-friendly with rare winds and higher waves. You won’t find any lifeguards on duty here.
Another of Mallorca’s beautiful beaches, offering coarse-grained sand and crystalline waters, Cala Fornells features rocky outcrops on its right-side bank, and an artificial solarium adjoining the beachside hotel on the left. Given the close proximity of neighbouring residences, this beach is lacking in toilets and showers, as well as access for wheelchairs and strollers not being terribly friendly.
Other than excellent snorkelling conditions and being perfect for simply swimming, you’ll need to venture further around the coast for more adrenaline fuelled activities like parasailing, banana boating, jet skiing and windsurfing.
This beach is easily accessible by public transport and offers free parking close by. It’s a short trip from Palma along the Ma-20 towards Andratx and onto the Ma-1 towards Peguera, where you’ll exit onto Carrer Cala Fornells and find the beach shortly after.
This elegant villa, set within the private Son Bunyola Estate, combines modern comforts with a serene atmosphere to ensure a truly relaxing holiday in Mallorca.
The stone-built Can Cladera is for sure one of the finest villas in Northern Mallorca. Beautifully furnished, spacious, surrounded by private gardens, and perfectly set between Pollensa and Puerto Pollensa, this villa will impress even the most demanding guests. Thanks to its manicured gardens, private pool, 4 air-conditioned bedrooms, private gym and even a home-cinema, a holiday in Can Cladera will be a truly memorable experience.
Designed with exquisite taste, this stylish and modern villa in Moscari exudes class and good taste. With every attention to the utmost details, the property has a beautiful harmony of Mallorcan architecture and Dutch interior design.
Located in the highly sought-after area of La Font, at the foot of the stunning UNESCO Tramuntana mountains in Pollensa, Villa Esquina is just a 15-minute walk from the beautiful historic town of Pollenca and a 10-minute drive from the Port of Pollenca and surrounding beaches, making it ideal for large families or two families with children. This stunning family holiday home has 5 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, 3 balconies with amazing views of the surrounding area and a large heated saltwater pool (15 metres long).
Spacious five-bedroom villa with private heated pool, classic Mallorcan features, and a wealth of thoughtful facilities.
Villa Can Toni is a 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa and located in the area of Pollenca with it's beautiful countryside, giving you a quite and private location, however with only a 10 - 15 minutes drive to restaurants and beaches.
This charming hotel is located in the historical old town, in the very heart of Palma de Mallorca. It is within easy walking distance of attractions such as the 10th century Arab baths and Palma's breathtaking gothic Cathedral.
Ca's Xorc Luxury Retreat is the place to stay if you're looking for somewhere that's rich in history but with all the modern amneties. Breathtaking views, gourmet cuisine and a relaxing environment, the ideal place for a peaceful stay in a beautiful location.
Run by a German couple and set in a rural location in central Mallorca with views over the local countryside and mountains, Finca Son Jorbo offers style and comfort in a restored 17th century country house. With the convenience of bed and breakfast and the added benefit of fully equipped self-catered apartments, Finca Son Jorbo is the perfect combination.
Son Bunyola Hotel offers an intimate stay, providing the perfect base to explore Mallorca’s vineyards, olive groves, and charming countryside.
If you're looking for a perfect hideaway from your usual routine, then this lovely 15th century Mallorcan manor is the place to escape to.
This hotel is located along the Paseo Marítimo seafront promenade and with views of Palma Bay, opposite the marina.
Climb coastal cliffs with expert guides for a thrilling yet accessible via ferrata adventure with sea views.
Welcome to Tennis Academy Mallorca located at the Tennis Center Paguera. This top international tennis academy and superb tennis venue offer a unique combination enabling all tennis enthusiasts to enjoy an unforgettable experience under the Mediterranean sun.
For tailored tennis holidays available year round, Mallorca makes the perfect destination. The centre is based in Peguera in the South West of Mallorca, only 25 minutes drive from Palma.
Enjoy traditional Spanish and Mediterranean cuisine on this restaurant’s beautiful terrace overlooking Mallorca’s South coast.
Italian restaurant open to non golf club users, every day of the week.
The CCA Andratx Art Centre is dedicated to the creation and exhibition of contemporary art and is one of the largest centres of contemporary art in the Balearic Islands as well as the rest of Europe. The art gallery displays paintings, sculptures, installations, graphics and photographs from international and local artists, some of which are also for sale.
This uninhabited island off Mallorca's western tip was the focus for a turning point in Mallorcan history in 1977, when it was occupied by environmentalists protesting against a planned tourist development. The campaigners won, the island became a nature reserve instead, the seabirds survived, and for the first time the authorities realised that mass tourism had reached its limit.
Bodegas Son Puig is a small family-run winery producing wine from the Son Puig estate in the Puigpunyent valley, located within the Serra de Tramuntana in Mallorca. A limited series of wines are made from manually picked grapes grown exclusively onsite.
The painter and sculptor Joan Miro spent most of his life in Barcelona, but both his wife and mother were Mallorcan and he always longed to return to the scene of his childhood holidays to draw inspiraton from what he called "the light of Mallorca".
A well-preserved 14th-century royal fortress with fragrant pine woods, an interesting museum and superb views over Palma Bay.
Spain gets the theme-park treatment at this 'village' in the outskirts of Palma, where reproductions of famous buildings from Cordoba, Toledo and Madrid are gathered together with typical houses from the Spanish regions.
The Bendinat Royal Golf Course is magnificently situated 7 kilometres west of Palma, in an extensive wooded valley and in the heart of the Bendinat Housing Estate.
This golf course, situated in Canyamel in the nort-east of Mallorca, is renowned for being one of the most beautiful on the island.
This golf club opened in 2006 and was designed by Jack Nicklaus' firm, Nicklaus Design Company. The 18-hole course is a par 71 and has been integrated into the local environment to provide an immersive golfing experience - the course has been likened to a links course.
This golf club is located next to the sea in beautiful natural surroundings. The course was designed by John Harris and opened originally as a 9-hole course in 1967.
This golf club is renowned as one of the most beautiful courses on Mallorca. Situated in the far northeast of the island, the course sits in the foothills of the Llevant natural Park overlooking the Mediterranean sea.
Par72 offers luxury golf experiences in Mallorca hosted by British PGA Professional Jamie Knight.
A small beach resort in the south west of the island, Peguera – also known as Paguera – sits on the coast near Andratx. It offers idyllic blue flag beaches, along with a good selection of hotels and restaurants catering for a full range of budgets.
Santa Ponsa, also known as Santa Ponça, is a holiday resort situated in a beautiful sheltered cove in the south-west of Mallorca. Despite being a favourite among British visitors for over 40 years, it’s remarkably avoided too many of the high-rise developments seen in some of Mallorca’s neighbouring coastal resorts. Santa Ponsa bay sits against a gorgeous mountain backdrop, dotted with well-designed villas and apartment buildings that blend in nicely with the scenery.
The town of Andratx is located in a valley on the southwestern tip of the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Surrounded by orange groves and almond trees, which leave a 'snowfall' of blossom each February, Andratx is a pretty, sleepy rural town that embodies the authentic Mallorca.
On the southwestern tip of Mallorca is where you will find Port d'Andratx, a picturesque fishing village as well as one of Mallorca's classiest holiday destinations. Popular with the yachting fraternity and film stars whose Italian-style villas can be seen climbing up the hillsides, it also has a working fishing industry that supplies many of the port's restaurants.
Port Adriano is a luxury marina perched on the southwestern coastline of Mallorca. Designed by French architect Philippe Starck, it opened in 2012 and currently stands as one of the most modern marinas in the Mediterranean.
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