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 5000 residents who live here year-round.
History & Culture in [locality]
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. Cala Millor was originally built in the 1950s and 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 [locality]
Safari Zoo Mallorca
There is a safari zoo close by, connected to Cala Millor by a free transfer service. Within the park, you can enjoy the 3km safari tour either in your own car or the safari train, where you can catch a glimpse of exotic animals like giraffes, rhinoceroses, zebras, gazelles, gnus and monkeys.
Cave trips
One of the islands most attractive natural beauty spots, Cuevas del Drach (Dragon Caves) can be found down the coastline in Porto Cristo. Tickets are available from various outlets around the resort and trips include transfers to and from the caves. 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.
Sights in Mallorca
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Rafa Nadal Sport-Xperience Museum
Located in Manacor
This recently renovated museum has opened its doors for a second year with a renewed image and many new developments.
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Rialto Living Art Gallery
Located in Palma de Mallorca
Rialto Living is Palma's most famous interior design and concept store. Located right in the heart of the city, it has a small art gallery inside with temporary art exhibitions.
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Es Revellar Art Resort Galleries, Campos
Located in Campos
The aim of this art installation is to bring art and nature together to be enjoyed in a tranquil complex set in an original 15th century Mallorcan country estate.
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Lluc Sanctuary, Lluc
Mallorca's most sacred site - a former monastery in a spectacular setting in the Serra de Tramuntana mountains to the north west of Mallorca.
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Son Real Archaeological Site, Santa Margalida
Situated within the Son Real public estate, the necropolis is still an active archaeological site. Acquired by the Balearic Islands Government in 2002 with the aim of preserving its natural and ethnological wealth and, in particular, the archaeological sites.
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Museum of Juniper Serra Fray, Petra
Museum located in the house where the famous friar spent his childhood. It shows the typical way of life in Mallorca in the 18th century.
Beaches in [locality]
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.
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Cala Millor Beach, Cala Millor
Located 1.0 km away
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
Located 3.3 km away
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
Located 8.2 km away
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
Located 11.0 km away
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
Located 13.4 km away
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
Located 14.9 km away
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 [locality]
Tapas de Sa Caleta has a wonderful terrace overlooking the beach and serves up good quality tapas, seafood, salads and a kid’s menu. If you are trying to cater for the masses and want a choice of traditional tapas, seafood and some more modern dishes then Amapola is your best bet. Moving away from the more touristy restaurants Restaurante Granada is a traditional family-run eatery that serves up authentic Spanish cuisine, due to its popularity with the locals it is open year round.
If you want a change from eating Spanish food, then Italian restaurants can be found around the resort. Pizza lovers must visit Il Grande Minimini L'incontro while Dolce Vita Restaurant is a favourite for many as it serves honest Italian cuisine. For an extra special dining experience, Restaurante Son Floriana serves good quality Mediterranean cuisine.
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Barretes Restaurant at Ca's Xorc
Located in Soller
Ca's Xorc Luxury Retreat is home to an abundance of delicious fresh and local food such as a selection of fruit and vegetables, fish, red shrimp, lamb and Iberico pork. The chef at Ca's Xorc interprets this local, Mediterranean cuisine in a modern and creative manner.
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La Bodega Restaurant
Located in Cala d'Or
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.
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Noir Mallorca Café
Located in Cala d'Or
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.
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Sa Magrana Restaurant
Located in Llucmajor
This award-winning restaurant offers creative, fresh-from-the-market cuisine.
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Diferent Restaurant
Located in Cala d'Or
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.
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La Pappa Restaurant
Located in Cala d'Or
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.
Things to do in [locality]
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.
Boat trips
A boat trip is a great way to jump offshore and explore the eastern coastline of Mallorca. From trips up the coast to the pretty bay of Cala Ratjada to glass bottom boats, you will be sure to find something that takes your fancy. Book your tickets from the jetty on Cala Millor beach or from the ticket office opposite.
Theme parks
There are two different children’s theme parks at each end of the promenade called ‘Fantasy Park’. Each has a good range of children's attractions, including trampolines, a giant bouncy castle, go-karting, and water activities.
Watersports
On the beach, you will find pedaloes or, if you fancy travelling further afield, join a SUP paddle boarding or snorkelling tour. For the thrill seekers, there is also parasailing, banana boat rides, jet skiing and more. If you want to get to know the underwater world a little better, then we suggest organizing a scuba diving trip with Albatros Diving.
Adventure activities
Cala Millor offers a good range of activities for outdoor adventure enthusiasts, whether it be canyoning, climbing, coasteering, or rappel. There are various trustworthy companies organizing excursions around this area.
Cycling
Cycling is most popular in Mallorca in the winter months. Cala Millor is surrounded by beautiful countryside to 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.
Shopping
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 like MANGO, Springfield and Calzedonia. A small Eroski supermarket and convenience stores dotted are around the place if you want to stock up on food and snacks. There is also a small summer market held between March and October at Calle Eucalipto and the square behind the Centro Civico from 09:00 to 13:00.
Golf
The closest golf course to Cala Millor is Canyamel Golf. An 18-hole, par-73 course, created in 1988 by the golf architect José Gancedo, it's renowned for its natural beauty thanks to consideration for the natural environment and orography in its creation.
Things To Do in Mallorca
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Sunset Boat Trip
Located in Port de Soller
Enjoy an evening cruise along the northwest Mallorcan coastline aboard one of a selection of 50ft vessels, as the mountains transform from pink to orange to red.
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Discover Scuba Diving Experience
Located in Santa Ponsa
Your first underwater experience. For those who just want to try diving where fun and safety are guaranteed!
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Adventure Trekking
Located in Llucmajor
A day of Adventure Trekking is full of stunning landscapes and action-packed activities.
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Hidropark Waterpark
The only water park on the north of Mallorca Hidropark sits just behind the beach in Port d'Alcudia. Perfect for families and smaller children.
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Cycling
Located in Santa Ponsa
Ride through hidden backroads, coastal routes and mountain trails as you discover the beauty of Mallorca by bike, all year round.
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Tapas and Wine Tour Half-day Boat Trip
Sail from Alcudia’s Port of Bonaire to one of the most beautiful bays in northern Mallorca.
Nightlife in [locality]
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.
For late night cocktails, CHUCCA, Cheers Bar, Bar Piccadilly and WAIKIKI are some of the age-old favourites. If you are after some late night entertainment, then you can count on Café del Sol as it puts on live music performances each night and is open until late. In terms of dancing, La Havana is the resort's main nightclub and has become a bit of a hot spot for groups of all ages to throw some shapes on the dance floor.
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Lola Bar
Located in Cala d'Or
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.
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Mikel & Pintxo Tapas Bar & Restaurant
If you are looking for a bar on the beach-front with fantastic view that can be enjoyed with a delicious cocktail, look no further.
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La Cafetería by La Goleta Bar and Restaurant
Located in Port de Pollenca (Puerto Pollensa)
Open throughout the day, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and drinks.
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Beatnik Bar and Restaurant
Located in Palma de Mallorca
The ambience of this restaurant is casual and attracts a cosmopolitan crowd. The bar with its VIP area is the meeting point for travellers and locals who can listen to DJs playing. Small dishes are served in the bar and when the weather permits, food and drinks can be enjoyed on the patio.
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La Cabana Poolbar & Lounge
Located in Puerto Portals
This stylish modern poolside bar is situated within the Portals Hills Boutique Hotel.
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Hostal Cuba Bar and Restaurant
Located in Palma de Mallorca
Fittingly housed in a beautiful colonial building in the Santa Catalina district of Palma, this is a cafe, bar and club, open all day, every day.
Hotels in [locality]
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.
For family-friendly accommodation, look no further than Hipotels Hipocampo Palace, a luxurious resort set within 19,000m2 of tropical gardens with large outdoor swimming pools. Here you can get active on one of the 6 clay tennis courts and in the gym, or unwind in the Turkish bath or sauna before a dip in the indoor pool or hot tub. The children can enjoy themselves in the pool or playground, as well as with the daytime entertainment team. This entertainment continues into the night, with frequent professional shows and weekly live music.
Looking for an adults-only hotel? Try the Cala Millor Garden, a 21st-century state-of-the-art hotel, featuring 2 pools, a spa with wellness centre, and a gym. The views from the poolside terrace are absolutely splendid and the finishing touches add an exclusive feel to the place. Alternatively, head to Iberostar Cala Millor. It’s modern, minimalist and sleek in design with all the luxury amenities you could possibly wish for whilst holidaying on the island. There is the option to enjoy an all-inclusive rate too.
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Son Julia Country House Hotel
Located in Llucmajor
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.
Price: €2,668
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Finca Son Jorbo Hotel, Porreres
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.
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Santa Clara Urban Spa & Hotel
Located in Palma de Mallorca
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.
Price: €2,752
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Ca's Xorc Luxury Retreat
Located in Soller
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.
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Son Bunyola Hotel
Located in Banyalbufar
Son Bunyola Hotel offers an intimate stay, providing the perfect base to explore Mallorca’s vineyards, olive groves, and charming countryside.
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Zhero Boutique Hotel
Located in Illetes
Enjoy the chilled out yet sophisticated atmosphere at Hotel Zhero, just 10 minutes drive from Palma and less than 1 km from a choice of 2 sandy beaches. Chic and contemporary without costing a fortune, Hotel Zhero offers everything you could want for a relaxing holiday.
Price: €1,576
How to get to [locality]
By car
Cala Millor is easily accessible within an hour’s drive from Palma airport thanks to the Ma-15 travelling east across the island. Just after Manacor, at Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, take the Ma-4030, then the Ma-4040 and follow the signposts to Cala Millor.
Public transport
There is a direct bus to Cala Millor from the airport, it’s the TIB A42 and it runs a few times per day taking just under 1h30. Otherwise, you can catch bus number 1 to the bus station at Plaça d'Espanya in Palma, then the direct 412 TIB bus between Palma and Cala Millor. These buses travel between Palma and Cala Millor more regularly throughout the day, and take around 1h15 - please check the latest timetable carefully. These buses also connect Cala Millor to other popular towns, villages and attractions including Manacor, Cuevas del Drach, Porto Cristo, and Son Servera.
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Luxury Chauffeur Services & Airport Transfers
Experience luxury and convenience with this company. Arrive at your yacht charter, sunset tour or boat trip in unparalleled style in a Rolls Royce Ghost.
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Janer Bus Airport Transfers
The established company have been offering a reliable, reasonably priced, private transfer service in Mallorca since 1993.
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Taxi PMI
Taxi PMI is the Association of Taxi Drivers of Palma de Mallorca, who provide visitors with an efficient and reliable airport transfer service, whilst also eliminating the need to stand in a queue and wait for the next available taxi.
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Easy Majorca Taxi
A group of taxi drivers with many years of experience in the sector of airport transfers in Mallorca. You can book online in advance or call to book last-minute.
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MajorCabDriver Taxis
The only British taxi driver in Mallorca, offering airport transfers to destinations throughout the island.
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Majorca Taxis Company Transfers
Multilingual company offering transfers from the airport to your destination.