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.

© Nixe Palace Hotel

© Nixe Palace Hotel

© Nixe Palace Hotel

© Nixe Palace Hotel

© Nixe Palace Hotel
Luxury sea-front hotel near Palma
Located front row from the beach and very close to the heart of Palma, in this hotel guests can enjoy can enjoy the cultural, commercial, sporting and maritime atmosphere of the city.
You can choose from a broad selection of possibilities, whatever fits your need better. Luxury is not limited to just the views, its rooms offer the latest technology.
They also have at your disposal a combination of dreamy interior and exterior areas in which to hold meetings, weddings, made to measure celebrations which will impress even your most demanding guests.
Additionally, the spa allows you to relax after an active day in the city.
Elegant swimming pool right ont he beach front.
Pool Bar - terrace bar beside the outdoor swimming pool which offer refreshing drinks adn light meals. Only open in the summer season between 11:00 and 19:00.
Lobby Bar - relaxed area in the hotel foyer with a terrace overlooking the beach, great range of drinks and cocktails and live music from the residant pianist from 20:00 to 23:00. The Bar is open until 01:30.
The hotel has three restaurants offering a variety of Mediterranean style cuisine, fresh seafood and international dishes. From buffet style, set menus and A la carte dining there are options to suit everyone.
Children are welcome and children under the age of 2 years old can stay for free. There is no capacity in the rooms for extra beds but a room can accommodate a maximum of 1 cot or crib.
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.
Cala Major is located within Palma Bay, around four kilometres to the west to the city of Palma.
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.
Playa Oratori is the popular local beach for Portals Nous and Puerto Portals.
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.
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 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.
A royal palace has stood on this site next to Palma's cathedral since the Muslim walis (governors) built their alcazar soon after the Arab conquest.
Cala Major (also known as Cala Mayor) and its neighbour Sant Agusti are holiday resort towns on the outskirts of Palma.
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.
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.
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.
The former fishing villages Portixol and Molinar, like many neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Palma, have experienced a bit of a renaissance in recent years. They have transformed from quiet fishing villages into some of the trendiest areas in the south-west of Mallorca. Their main attractions include a long stretch of beach, a beautiful promenade and a boho vibe. That’s before we even get started on the great selection of restaurants, bars and hotels servicing the area!
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