Cala Millor Mallorca Spain

Cala Millor is a modern purpose-built resort with little local character, dating from the 1950s and clinging to an impressive length of beach.
The central part has a fine seafront promenade, lined with plenty of trees; a clean wide pedestrianised artery runs parallel. Most of the nightlife is found here and there are plenty of British and German pubs, karaoke bars and fast-food eateries.

Son Moro (adjoining to the S) is somewhat smarter and quieter. Overall, though, it is a varied destination with something to please most holidaymakers. The entire bay is nearly 4 mls long and contained within largely unspoilt headlands. One of them, the Punta Amer, has been declared an area of special natural interest. It has a 17th-century watchtower from which the coastal area may be admired.

Locality:
Cala Millor is located on the E coast, 12 mls E of the town of Manacor, 44 mls E of Palma. The resort overlooks Levante Bay between the mountains of Puig Sa Font and Puig Son Lluc; on land that slopes gently down to the sea from low pine-covered hills backed by farmland, almond trees and orchards. Adjacent to the protected nature reserve of Punta Amer.

Cala Millor is a sizeable resort of wide appeal, and one with which few would be disappointed. It is a popular and good package-holiday destination, though not the best of bases for exploring the rest of the island. The area is particularly popular with German holidaymakers.

Accommodation consists of a wide variety of hostels to holiday villages. There is also a good choice of hotel and self-catering accommodation, mainly in the modern middle range of quality. By far the main attraction to Cala Millor is its large impressive beach (900 yds by 55 yds) of fine, light sand with clear blue waters. Plentiful sunbeds and water sports are available and there is a nudist beach at Punta Amer.

Those looking for some souvenirs will find mainly “Artesanias” (handicraft shops) which sell tourist bric-a-brac. Boutiques, leather and jewellery stores, are present which are adequate but not special. There is a market in Son Servera on Friday; Porto Colom on Tuesday and Saturday; Cala Ratjada on Saturday; Arta on Tuesday; Manacor on Monday. The latter also has a renowned pearl factory.

Local excursions from the area tend to include: Half day: interesting old town of Arta, boat trips, glass-bottomed boats, pirate boats. Full day: Reserva Africana wildlife park on the edge of town; caves of Drach, San Salvador monastery; fishing port of Cala Figures; Caves of Hams (8 mls); Palma shopping; Alcudia, Formentor and monastery; Pollensa; Valldemosa and the west. Magalluf water park. Other local attractions include a 9-hole golf course nearby; range of water sports; several tennis clubs; karting. By night there are discos and music bars. Seasonal open-air disco just outside town.

Cala Bona Mallorca Spain

Cala Bona is not a purpose built holiday resort, but more of a small traditional fishing village that has grown and adapted to cater for the islands tourist market.
The town today still has its original narrow streets, which from a drivers point of view can be a absolute nightmare to navigate without incurring the wrath of another drivers horn, along with a small working harbour, around which you’ll find a wide variety of open air cafes and bars.

Although, many of the other resorts on the island have developed a very German feel, Cala Bona still remains a favourite of the British tourist. Local fishermen can be seen mending nets and sipping strong coffee laced with brandy, and traditional fishing boats bob in the harbour.

Narrow, tree-lined streets lined with tourist shops, cafes and bars lie at the resort centre.
Locality:
Cala Bona is located on the E coast, 14 mls E of the town of Manacor, 46 mls E of Palma. The area is set on land sloping gently down to the sea from low pine-covered hills, pastoral fields and orchards. Rocky coastline with several small bays and inlets is a feature of the area.

Cala Bona is a popular package-holiday destination with wide appeal, though not the best of bases for exploring the rest of the island.
The area is primarily popular with British and German tourists.
There is a wide range of accommodation available mainly in the middle to budget range; higher concentration of older properties than more modern Cala Millor, the neighbouring resort.
Cala Bona’s main beach (Cala Bono) is a reasonable sand and gravel beach (500 yds wide by 90 yds deep), is enclosed by rock breakwaters and has sunbeds and few thatched parasols. There is a similar beach at Costa de los Pinos; both are augmented with extra sand dredged up from beneath the sea.

A better, longer beach with smooth, light sand can be found at Cala Millor, separated from Cala Bono by a rocky section. There is a nudist beach at Punta Amer. “Artesanias” (handicraft shops) are a feature of the area and sell tourist bric-a-brac. Boutiques, leather and jewellery stores are adequate but nothing special.

Popular daytime entertainment include the 18- and 9-hole golf courses nearby; range of water sports; several tennis clubs; go-karting. There is also a dive centre, cycle hire, crazy golf, horse riding/trekking.
By night there are discos and music bars. There is also an Auditorium/theatre with international programme as well as a seasonal open-air disco just outside town.
Excursions include a range of half day trips to the interesting old town of Arta, boat trips, glass-bottomed-boat trips.

Full day excursions are available to the Reserva Africana wildlife park on the edge of town; caves of Drach, San Salvador monastery and Cala Figures; caves of Ham (8 mls); Palma shopping; Alcudia, Formentor and monastery; Pollensa; Valldemosa and the west. In all fairness, Cala Bona is not particularly suited for those families seeking an active holiday, but perhaps more so for those looking for a relaxing break with the option of the “bright lights” of the more lively Cala Millor around 5 minutes away by taxi.