Follow a rugged track through pine wood forest to find this beautiful cove on the western tip of Palma Bay. No public transport will bring you here, so you’ll need to taxi through Calvia’s residential streets, or drive from Magaluf or Palma Nova before walking the last stretch to the bay. Ultimately, the best way to arrive here is on the water by boat, with a decent depth and sandy seabed both perfect for anchoring.
Cala Portals Vells Beach, South-West Mallorca
Remote ‘three-fingered’ beach surrounded by Mallorcan natural beauty
The summer holidays make the beach here crowded, but in the off season you’ll often have the entire beach to yourself and the privacy to enjoy the golden sand, rocky cliffs and shimmering turquoise water.
Restaurants
Despite being a smaller beach with limited amenities, there are a few restaurants to choose from closeby. Most of them offer local seafood and paella focused menus with wonderful views of the water.
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Party hubs Puerto Portals, Magaluf, Santa Ponsa and Palma are all just a short taxi ride from the beach, and several festivals and events are held in the surrounding area.
Hotels
The beach sits between Calvia’s residential streets and so there aren’t many hotels directly on the beach, but once you head toward Portals Nous, you’ll be spoilt for choice on Mallorca’s south west coast.Â
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Setting & Location
Three small beaches form the bay of Cala Portals Vells. The main beach area (also known as Sa Caleta) is around 30 metres long and 20 metres deep. Surrounded by luscious shady pine trees, here you’ll find a lovely restaurant, shaded sunbeds for hire and public toilets. Local yachts and day cruisers will often anchor in the cove and a dinghy service conveniently brings the sailors ashore to eat in the restaurant.
Mallorca's official nudist beach, El Mago, is next to and a little smaller than ‘Sa Caleta’. It’s petite shore measuring 20 metres long and 5 metres deep, features lovely soft white sand and crystal-clear waters. Sunbeds and parasols are available to hire here also, as well as a beach bar for refreshments.
Hop along one cove further and you’ll find Playa del Rei, boasting another little beach bar as well as having lifeguards on duty. Being the largest of the three, the bay here is approximately 30 metres long and 40 metres deep, with fine white sand, but also includes a rockier area. The transparent water maintains a depth of 1.5 metres, for over 100 metres out to sea.
Water Safety & Clarity
The gentle and lengthy incline to shallow, clear sparkling water is very safe and perfect for children, as well as having lifeguards on duty during the peak season and busy summer months.
Beach Quality
All three bays boast idyllic golden-white sand, but it’s worth considering the 200m unpaved walk from the road, which means that wheelchair or stroller access is somewhat limited.
Watersports Nearby
No water activities are available to hire here, but the bay is usually full of jet skis, paddleboards, and snorkellers from the visiting day boats able to anchor close to shore.
Directions
The beach is just 10-15 minutes beyond the larger resorts of Palma Nova and Magaluf, and a short distance from the west-bound Ma-1 from Palma. If you’re driving or cycling, Portals Vells Beach can easily be accessed from the main road with plenty of signage and free parking before you commence the 200m sandy walk to the beach itself. No tourist buses or public transport will take you directly to the beach and so you’ll have to make your way from the town of Portals Vells by taxi or on foot.
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Sa Punta de S'Aguila Villa
Spacious five-bedroom villa with private heated pool, classic Mallorcan features, and a wealth of thoughtful facilities.
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Son Sant Andreu Villa
Located outside the town of Alcudia, this villa is big and spacious which is perfect for large families or groups travelling together.
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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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Villa Esquina
Located in the highly sought-after area of La Font, at the foot of the stunning UNESCO-listed Tramuntana mountains in Pollença, Villa Esquina is just a 15-minute walk from the beautiful historic town centre and a ten-minute drive from Port de Pollença and the surrounding beaches, making it ideal for large families or two families with children. This stunning family holiday home has five bedrooms, five bathrooms, three balconies with amazing views of the surrounding area, and a large heated saltwater pool (fifteen metres long).
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La Font 64
Retreat to the exquisite Villa La Font 64, a stunning three-bedroom Mallorcan villa located in the leafy and exclusive La Font suburb of Pollensa. Positioned in one of the most sought-after residential areas in La Font, this villa is just a stone's throw away from the historic Pollensa old town.
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Son Balagueret Villa
Historic four-bedroom villa with a unique bedroom set in a turret, private heated pool, and stunning coastline views.
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Ca's Xorc - A Country Hideaway
Luxury retreat nestled in an idyllic mountain setting
Ca's Xorc is the place to stay if you're looking for somewhere rich in history with all the modern amenities. Breathtaking views, gourmet cuisine and a tranquil setting make it the ideal base for a peaceful stay in one of Mallorca's most beautiful corners.
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Son Bunyola Hotel
Historic manor house set within Mallorca’s stunning natural beauty
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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Santa Clara Urban Spa & Hotel
Stylish urban retreat offering prime location, contemporary design, and stunning rooftop terrace views
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.
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Finca Son Jorbo Hotel
Charming rural estate offering tranquillity, natural beauty and authentic Mallorcan hospitality
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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Torrent Fals Finca Hotel
Peaceful vineyard retreat near Santa MarÃa del Camà with historic charm and views of the Tramuntana
Set within a historic wine-growing estate near Santa MarÃa del CamÃ, Torrent Fals Finca Hotel offers a peaceful rural stay surrounded by vineyards and views of the Serra de Tramuntana. The property takes its name from the estate itself and is housed in a building dating back to the 16th century, where traces of Mallorca’s Arab heritage can still be seen.
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Finca Gomera Hotel
Luxury country house hotel with swimming pool surrounded by vineyards
Immersed in tranquillity and carefully restored to recover the special allure of a classical Mallorcan country house, Finca Gomera offers an idyllic and exclusive hideaway to discover and experience the island's charms
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Scooter & Motorbike Hire
Discover Palma and the stunning island of Mallorca with ease by renting a Vespa, scooter, or motorbike in the charming old town of Santa Catalina
The best way to explore Mallorca is, of course, on a Vespa! If you're looking for a bit more power, why not go for a Ducati or Harley Davidson?
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Coasteering
Guided coasteering in various locations across Mallorca
Coasteering combines adventure swimming, abseiling, climbing and rock scrambling to explore some incredible locations in Mallorca.
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Coasteering
Jump, climb and swim your way along the coast in this thrilling outdoor experience
Coasteering in Mallorca is the ultimate coastal adventure. Discover hidden coves, sea caves and dramatic cliffs as you scramble, swim and leap into the clear blue Mediterranean.
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Motor yacht trip
Private luxury cruising along Mallorca’s most beautiful coastline
Discover Mallorca from the sea aboard a modern luxury motor yacht, designed for comfort, privacy and effortless style. This fully private experience, operated by a professional skipper, is perfect for couples, families or small groups looking to enjoy the island at their own pace. Departing from Palma’s marina, you will cruise along Mallorca’s spectacular coastline, exploring crystal-clear waters, secluded coves and peaceful anchorages chosen according to the day’s conditions and your preferences.
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Motor Boat Trip (Regal 3300)
Private motor boat trip with swimming and snorkelling in Mallorca
Enjoy a fun full-day or half-day boat trip aboard this spacious Regal 3300 motor boat.
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Luxury To Escape Yacht Trip
Luxury private yacht trip in Mallorca for up to ten people
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the coast of Mallorca or Ibiza to any destination of your choosing.
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La Bodega Restaurant
Fantastic tapas and service on the main square with a great wine selection
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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La Pappa Restaurant
Authentic Italian restaurant in Cala d'Or, offering traditional dishes in a cosy setting
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.
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Noir Mallorca Café
Trendy café and bar open all day, on the southeast coast of Mallorca
Welcome to Noir, your go to food bar in the heart of Cala D'or, Mallorca. They offer all-day breakfast, brunch, and a great selection of coffee, tea and wine.
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SoY Asian Kitchen and Bar
Your destination for delicious Asian delights and diverse flavours
The little Asia of Mallorca, where the spices of Asia meet the local products of the nearby surroundings.Â
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Diferent Restaurant
Fantastic original restaurant with a variety of cuisines and great service
Located in the heart of Cala d'Or, Restaurant Diferent is housed in one of the town's oldest buildings, an old mill, which allows an authentic Mallorcan, yet intimate and exclusive setting for your gathering. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with unique, vintage decorations that bring a fresh charm. It truly stands out beyond its eccentric and fun decor, offering a vast international menu, a wide selection of wines, cocktails and fantastic, friendly service.
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Barretes Restaurant at Ca's Xorc
Mediterranean restaurant with stunning views and a rural retreat in Mallorca
Barretes at Ca's Xorc Luxury Retreat is built around local, seasonal produce interpreted through a modern Mediterranean lens. The menu features vegetables, herbs, seasonal fruits, cereals and the hotel's own olive oil, with most meat and dairy sourced directly from the farm on site.
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Lola Bar
Lola is your go to for the ultimate DJ bar experience with great music and atmosphere
Lola is a DJ bar in the heart of Cala d'Or, open from daytime sessions through to late in the evening. The bar hosts resident and guest DJs playing a mix of genres, keeping the dancefloor busy throughout the night.
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Purobeach Illetas Beach Club
Seafront Mediterranean bliss with dining, wellness, and unforgettable sunsets
Purobeach Illetas Beach Club offers a quintessential Mediterranean escape in the heart of Mallorca’s Illetas resort. Opened in May 2017, this stylish beach club combines natural beauty, elegant design, and the signature Puro spirit to create an unforgettable seafront experience. With direct access to the crystal-clear waters, sun-soaked terraces, and panoramic views of the Bay of Palma, every moment here celebrates the very best of the island.
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Hostal Cuba Bar and Restaurant
Sky bar, restaurant and nightclub in the cool and trendy Santa Catalina area
Housed in a striking colonial-style building at the edge of Palma’s trendy Santa Catalina district, this is a long-standing local favourite that blends good food, great views and a vibrant social scene. Having made its mark in recent years as one of the more sophisticated venues within the hip city district, its Sky Bar is undoubtedly a great choice in which to start your night. Just a few blocks from the island’s best-known food market, the kitchen makes the most of fresh, seasonal produce, creating a menu of healthy, flavourful dishes served from breakfast through to late dinner.
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Mikel & Pintxo Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Seafront Palma restaurant offering tapas, pintxos, paella, and a curated drinks selection
Mikel & Pintxo Tapas Bar & Restaurant is a vibrant seaside dining spot located just below the Garonda Hotel on the seafront promenade opposite Playa de Palma. Specialising in Spanish cuisine, tapas, and wine, it’s an ideal destination for sharing great food and drinks with friends or family.
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La Cabana Poolbar & Lounge
Stylish poolside bar and lounge at Portals Hills with cocktails, Mediterranean dining, and sunset views
La Cabana Poolbar & Lounge at Portals Hills is a dreamy and unforgettable destination for drinks, dining, and relaxation in Mallorca. Situated in front of the infinity swimming pool and framed by impressive large windows, the bar offers stunning views that perfectly complement its stylish setting.
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La CafeterÃa by La Goleta Bar and Restaurant
Fresh, homemade cuisine and relaxing seaside vibes on the maritime promenade
La CafeterÃa by La Goleta, located on the ground level of La Goleta Hotel in Mallorca, offers a relaxed and welcoming space right on the maritime promenade. It’s the perfect spot to start the day with a healthy breakfast or a leisurely brunch, with fresh, homemade options designed to satisfy both early risers and those who like to take their time.
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Fundacio Pilar i Joan Miro
Art gallery & museum devoted to the famous Spanish painter
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".
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Castell de Bellver Castle
Fabulous and unique round castle in Palma overlooking the city
A well-preserved 14th-century royal fortress with fragrant pine woods, an interesting museum and superb views over Palma Bay.
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CCA Andratx Art Centre
Largest contemporary arts centre in Mallorca
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.
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Pueblo Español - Spanish Village
A 'show village' featuring a range of Spanish architecture
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.
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Es Baluard Museu
Wonderful contemporary art gallery in a 16th-century fort
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.
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Plaça de la Llonja
A picturesque square in Palma’s old town
The square takes its name from Sa Llotja, the impressive Gothic market exchange building which overlooks it from one side. The decorative sandstone facade, contrasted with the lush green palm trees, makes for an idyllic setting. The plaza opens out towards the seaside promenade on one side and, on the other, tables and chairs from the surrounding restaurants spread out across the cobblestones. A great spot during the day and the evening.
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Son Termes Golf Course
Challenging 18-hole golf course close to Palma
This golf course lies 10 km north of Palma de Mallorca. Designed by Harris Group & Josè Rodriguez, the course opened in 1998.
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Par 72 Jamie Knight Golf Coaching
Improve your golf in style with a PGA Golf Professional
Par72 offers luxury golf experiences in Mallorca hosted by British PGA Professional Jamie Knight.
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Son Gual Golf Course
Championship 18-hole golf course close to Palma
This is a private, family-run, members' golf club, set in 156 hectares of beautiful Mediterranean landscape. Recently included in the new Rolex World’s Top 1,000 Golf Courses Guide, Son Gual is also Rafa Nadal’s favourite course on the island. It's a challenging course, even for the most seasoned golfers, making it one of the most talked about courses in Mallorca.
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Son Quint Golf Course
18-Hole course and 9-Hole Par 3 Pitch & Putt on the outskirts of Palma
The 18-hole course at Son Quint was created by James Arnold in 2009 and probably counts as the youngest course on the island. It has been landscaped using the native plants of Mallorca - featuring olive, carob and pine trees. Leyland cypresses provide a lateral protection to one side of the course. Throughout the 6,780 meters length of the course, stone walls typical to Mallorca, oleander bushes and lantana flowers complete a challenging, but fun, short golf course. The course was designed so to make best use of the views down towards the city of Palma and the Bay area.
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Son Servera Golf Course
Established golf course in north-east Mallorca
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.
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Santa Ponsa Golf Course
18-hole golf course in the south-west of Mallorca
Santa Ponsa Golf Club consists of two 18-hole and one 9-hole golf courses. More than just a golf club, it is a resort where you can buy villas & apartments so to have golf on your doorstep. Of the three courses, the 18-hole Santa Ponsa I is open to the public - Golf Santa Ponsa II & III are for members of the club only.
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Port Adriano 
Port Adriano
Luxury marina close to Santa Ponsa
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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Magaluf 
Magaluf
Holiday beach resort in the south-west of Majorca
Magaluf is arguably one of Europe’s most well-known beach resorts. Over the past couple of decades, significant investment and revitalisation efforts have been made to transform its image from a budget-friendly party hotspot to a more upscale and refined destination.
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Palma Nova 
Palma Nova
Holiday beach resort in the south-west of Mallorca
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.Â
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Santa Ponsa 
Santa Ponsa
Holiday beach resort in the south west of Mallorca
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.
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Puerto Portals 
Puerto Portals
Chic marina resort in Mallorca, on the south-west coast
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.
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Portals Nous 
Portals Nous
Holiday beach resort in the south-west of Mallorca
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.
