Flyboard, Cala Nova (Mallorca)
Why not have an adventure and try the new water sport, Flyboard? Located in Port Calanova which has the perfect conditions to try this fun and exciting sport.

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© Bon Sol Hotel

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© Bon Sol Hotel

© Bon Sol Hotel

© Bon Sol Hotel

© Bon Sol Hotel

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Family run, traditional Mallorcan hotel close to Palma
On the clifftop, this hotel is located in the elegant beach resort of Illetas. There are 92 bedrooms and 22 beach villas nestled amid pine trees and luxurious gardens.
No two of its spacious bedrooms and suites are alike, each has its own charm, individual in decor and disposition, with private bathroom, balcony or terrace, TV, radio, minibar, telephone, air conditioning and central heating.
The rooms are Traditional Mallorcan in style.
The hotel has its own spa and beauty treatment area, and swimming pools set in rocky / luscious gardens. There are two tennis courts (lessons available) and a well equiped spa. You can also get access to the beach from the hotel.
They cater for children & have a sandy play area to accommodate the kids.
Why not have an adventure and try the new water sport, Flyboard? Located in Port Calanova which has the perfect conditions to try this fun and exciting sport.
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.
Whiz around the local coastline with friends and family
An area designed and intended for young adventurers. Sport, fun and adventure, it has 50 platforms and games divided into 6 circuits of different levels and heights.
Collins Restaurant in Portals Nous offers an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of southwest Mallorca. Set within the stylish Portals Hills complex, this lively and chic venue combines modern Mediterranean cuisine with impeccable service, creating a sophisticated yet relaxed atmosphere.
Maricel Restaurant is set in a privileged seafront location at the Hospes Maricel Hotel, offering direct views over the Mediterranean and a calm, refined atmosphere. The restaurant focuses on traditional Mallorcan cuisine, using fresh, high-quality ingredients sourced locally whenever possible. The menu includes classic rice dishes, seasonal tapas and carefully prepared Mediterranean plates, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options also available.
Arrels by Marga Coll Restaurant in Mallorca offers a dining experience rooted in Balearic tradition, with a clear philosophy of taking ingredients straight from the market to the table. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are all given equal importance, each reflecting the restaurant’s commitment to local produce, careful preparation and respect for the island’s culinary heritage.
This cosmopolitan beach club is located in a beautiful spot in Illetas, one of the trendiest places to be seen. Anchor in the small and charming bay of Illetes, before heading ashore to the iconic and whiter-than-white setting that makes this brand so famous. Their large terrace overlooking the sea features comfortable sun loungers and day beds.
Masai Restaurant and Lounge, perched on the terrace of BeLive La Cala Hotel, offers a stylish Mediterranean escape just five minutes from Palma. This venue combines romantic terrace dining with sweeping views of Cala Major Beach, creating the perfect setting for sunset drinks or an elegant evening meal.
Perched above the Bay of Palma, Il Paradiso is one of Mallorca’s most beautifully located restaurants, combining Italian and Mediterranean cuisine with stunning sea views. Founded by experienced restaurateurs who moved from Sweden in 2008, the team brought with them culinary influences from their time in the south of France, creating a menu that blends tradition with Mediterranean freshness.
This stylish modern poolside bar is situated within the Portals Hills Boutique Hotel.
This cosmopolitan beach club is located in a beautiful spot in Illetas, one of the trendiest places to be seen. Anchor in the small and charming bay of Illetes, before heading ashore to the iconic and whiter-than-white setting that makes this brand so famous. Their large terrace overlooking the sea features comfortable sun loungers and day beds.
Balneario Illetas Restaurant and Beach Club, located on the stunning Illetas beach just a ten-minute drive from Palma, offers a complete Mediterranean dining and leisure experience. Set against the backdrop of crystal-clear waters and a rocky cove, the restaurant transforms the finest local produce into dishes full of flavour, simplicity and quality. Each plate is carefully prepared to surprise and delight, making it a must-visit for discerning food lovers.
Only 9km from the capital of Palma, Illetas is a holiday resort claiming three picture-perfect beaches. Illetas beach is the main beach, and is more sheltered than the huge stretch of sand that makes up the beach in front of Palma's cathedral, making this one of the nicest beaches in the Bay of Palma.
Cala Major is located within Palma Bay, around four kilometres to the west to the city of Palma.
Playa Oratori is the popular local beach for Portals Nous and Puerto Portals.
Attracting thousands of tourists annually and especially popular with Brits and package holiday makers, Palmanova is a purpose built resort next to Magaluf in south west Majorca. Palma Nova actually hosts three separate ‘Blue Flag’ beach areas, Playa de Palmanova, Playa Son Matias and Playa Es Carregador.
The closest beach to Palma is at Ca'n Pere Antoni. This stretch of golden sandy beach starts just beyond the cathedral. A promenade and cycle path runs along its length but behind these lies the main road that takes you to Palma airport.
Portixol is found just to the east of Palma's cathedral and is home to a little bay within which a little sand and shingle beach known as D'es Portitxolet Beach resides. The water is generally calm here due to the sheltered nature of the bay.
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.
Es Baluard Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art was opened in 2004 as a cultural institution for research and dissemination of Balearic & Mediterranean art from the 20th and 21st centuries.
With twin turrets and an angel over the door, this 15th-century seafront building looks half-castle, half-church. In fact it is neither.
Until the 1960s the sea reached up to the city walls, providing the perfect reflection for the cathedral. When the building of a new road changed all that, an artificial lake was constructed to reproduce the effect.
Illetas (also known as Ses Illetes) is a small, stylish resort tucked into the southwest coast of Mallorca just a few kilometres from Palma. In summer, it draws in visitors with its soft sandy beaches, calm turquoise waters, and laid-back upscale vibe. It’s one of the most attractive spots along the Bay of Palma, known for its whitewashed villas, leafy streets, and a mix of classic and modern hotels that blend into the hillside. The views are stunning, the atmosphere relaxed, and everything feels just a little more refined than your average beach resort.
Portals Nous is a small town 10km to the west of Palma. This is the place to stay if you want to spend time at the swanky marina of Puerto Portals.
Cala Major (also known as Cala Mayor) and its neighbour Sant Agusti are holiday resort towns on the outskirts of Palma.
Puerto Portals is widely known as the most glamorous marina on the island. It has become an attractive destination for the rich and famous to moor their yachts and now caters for more than 600 yachts up to 60 metres in length. Unlike many other ports in Mallorca, there is a year-round buzz here. It’s the place to visit for designer shopping, people watching and first-class restaurants and bars.
There are still people who can remember when Palma Nova was just a village. Then, along came the tourist boom and the 'new Palma' was established as one of the first purpose-built tourist destinations on the island. Now we see Palma Nova moving towards high-quality tourism, becoming ‘the’ up-and-coming spot on the southwest coast.
The good, the bad and the ugly sides of Mallorcas tourist development meet along a 25km stretch of coast. Tacky resorts sit next to exclusive retreats, it seems that everyone wants a slice of Palma Bay. One moment you can be in Portals Nous, with its chic marina crammed with millionaires' yachts, the next in seedy Magaluf, all British pubs and wet T-shirt contests.
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