Cala d'Or

Jørn Utzon was a Danish architect who designed the iconic Sydney Opera House. He retired to Mallorca in the 1970's and built his house, Can Lis on the cliffs by Portopetro in the south east of Mallorca.

Spread over a continuous stretch of Mallorca’s southeast coastline, the beach resort of Cala d'Or is made up of several inlets and a group of beaches that can be found in smaller coves, more commonly known as ‘calas’.

Escape the crowds on the beaches of Cala d'Or by heading 3 km north to the bay of Cala Sa Nau. This relaxed beach is surrounded by pine trees and is very picturesque.

Cala Barca is a small but pretty bay on the edge of Mondrago Park in the south east of Mallorca. It's 35 metres long by 25 metres deep and has golden sand.

Calo d'es Burgit is a small bay on the south east coast of Mallorca, just around the corner from Cala Mondrago and within the protected Mondrago Natural Park.

Considered one of Mallorca's most beautiful areas with its sand dunes, pine forests, beautiful coastline and rocky coves, Cala Mondrago, (often referred to as ‘Caló de n’Alis’) has formed part of Mondrago National Park since 1992, greatly benefitting from the disallowing of any further development.

S’Amarador is an award-winning glorious white sand beach that is part of the protected Mondrago National Park (south east Majorca, close to Cala d'Or), and so is beautifully unspoilt.

Restaurant Diferent truly stands out. Beyond its eccentric and fun decor, it offers a vast international menu, a wide selection of wines, cocktails and fantastic, friendly service.

Enjoy the taste of Italy at La Pappa. They serve delicious homemade pasta and Neapolitan pizzas, crafted with care and tradition. Their Italian desserts and ice creams are also made in-house, offering a true taste of Italy.

The little Asia of Mallorca, where the spices of Asia meet the local products of the nearby surroundings. 

Welcome to Noir, your go to food bar in the heart of Cala D'or, Mallorca. Open from 09:00 to 23:00, they offer all-day breakfast, brunch, and a great selection of coffee, tea and wine.

This traditional Spanish restaurant is situated within the heart of Cala d'Or and has a phenomenal reputation for providing fantastic food, service and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere.

This restaurant is located in the small fishing village of Porto Petro. Enjoy delicious Mediterranean cuisine with stunning views.

This company are based in Cala d'Or and offer boat cruises and also boat tuition from the port in Cala d'Or.

22km point to point but a longer day out at 44km if you do the return journey by bike instead of catching the bus.

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.

A flat road cycle but at a distance of 60km this could be a long ride for a beginner so be prepared!

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.

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.

An easy ride if you are used to road biking and at 44km this route could be a good challenge for a beginner!

Felanitx is located in the south-east of Mallorca.

Ses Salines is located on the south-east coast of Mallorca. This is a summer walk which you can start from Ses Salines itself, or at the beach resort of Colonia de Sant Jordi.

Petra is located towards the middle of the island, about 8km west of Manacor. The walk up to the hermitage starts in Petra, following the paved road and involves a walk of a little over an hour, you can also get there by a trail going up from Vilafranca.

Good Friday is often a great opportunity for a spring time walk, especially in Mallorca where there was not a single cloud in the sky and temperatures were in the mid 20s.

Algaida is located towards the middle of the island, about 15 km east of Palma. This hike can start from the town of Algaida, walking towards Castellitx, where there is a beautiful hermitage, the "Ermita de la Pau" that is well worth visiting, and then on to Aubella, where the climb to Cura starts.

Arta is located in the far north-east of Mallorca.

Welcome to Lola, your ultimate summer hotspot in the heart of Cala d'Or, Mallorca! They're all about creating incredible experiences under the sun during the day and stars in the evening. 

This beautiful villa is located close to two pretty sandy beaches; Cala Esmeralda is 250m and Cala Gran 500m. It is a 10/15 minutes walk (700m.) to Cala D'Or centre. This bustling resort which is in the heart of a pedestrian area, offers a wide variety of restaurants, cafeterias, bars with live music, shops and boutiques. Its exclusive marina with superb restaurants where enjoy a nice meal looking at the yachts moored at the pier is a 5 minutes drive. Here you can also practice water sports or enjoy and excursion with a sailing boat or the glass bottom boat and visit the beautiful south coast of Majorca with its lovely sandy coves, charming fishing ports or even the natural Park of Mondrago.

This pretty villa is situated in a great position on the Cala Esmeralda that enjoys beautiful sea views. Cala Esmeralda is a beautiful sandy cove located in the resort of Cala D'Or on the South eastern coast of Mallorca. The villa is only a 10 minute stroll from two lovely beaches and the town centre is also no more than a 12 minute walk away. The heart of this little town is the pedestrian area with its boutiques, open air bars, restaurants and cafes. His famous marina is dotted with luxury vessels and large yachts.

Villa El Jardin is a truly traditional Mallorcan farmhouse, accessed via an attractive archway and surrounded by extensive gardens with flowers, shrubs and orange trees. Located just 5 minutes drive away from the unspoilt beach of Cala San Vicente and sheltered by the high Tramuntana mountains, this villa is a perfect retreat to enjoy all the peace and atmosphere that Mallorca can offer.  

Semi-detached sea front villa for 10 people to rent, with superb open sea views located in Es Fortí area, a short distance from Cala Egos, Cala D'Or, Mallorca.

This villa is situated in a quiet residential area in Sa Punta des Port, a part of Cala D'Or. The rocky cove Cala Llamp is 500m. away and about 10 minutes walk you will reach the small the sandy beach Cala Egos and Cala Egos centre that offers shops, restaurants, bars and cafes.

The large villa Forti 57 enjoys a privileged seafront position with astonishing sea views where you can often see the yachts on their way to the Cala D'or marina.

Located only 5 minutes from the town of Santanyi, this finca hotel is the perfect choice for a relaxing holiday. The whole retreat is devoted to the guests' wellbeing, with lush gardens to walk around, healthy food, yoga lessons and a wellness area.

Located in the South East of the island, between the small town of Calonge and Cala Dor. Furnished with attention to detail, the estate is located in a unique and quiet location, among the pristine countryside.

Its 14 spacious, sunny rooms have rustic charm and are provided with air conditioning and all modern amenities. All rooms are outdoor with exterior furniture to enjoy the garden or claustra.

Decorated in a traditional Mallorcan style, with smart new furniture this hotel offers a choice of family rooms, suites and junior suites all with airconditioning and heating. 

This rural hotel is eco-friendly, including systems to save water and energy, as well as better waste management.

This huge house from the 13th century with its private chapel is situated on the hillside, offering marvellous views over the sea. It retains all its character as its original state has not been altered.