S'Illot Mallorca Spain

Cala Moreya and S’Illot is an old fishing settlement turned resort, with mature buildings and streets overhung with great pine trees.
The streets of sleepy Cala Moreya were resurfaced and improved in 1992, though change here has not kept pace with boom town Sa Coma, with its newly landscaped and pedestrianised seafront and seemingly endless conveyor belt of hotels and apartments.

Besides the attraction of the beaches, the surrounding countryside is of interest to naturalists and, by virtue of its prehistoric remains, to archaeology buffs.

Whilst it is not exactly classy, it has certain pretentions of quality. As with all of the E coast resorts, it is not the best strategic base for excursions to other parts of the island although these are, of course, possible.

There is a noticeable bias towards the upper endof the resort, with several good four-star options and a tendency towards quality in the three-star accommodation. There is a marked preponderance of holiday apartments. Cala Moreya is the place for the more economical lodgings.

Locality:
On the E coast, 42 mls E of Palma, slightly less from the airport, along a moderately good road. 3 mls NE of Porto Cristo. On flat land backed by low hills.

The beach at Sa Coma is exceptionally sandy , nearly half a mile long. The neighbouring one of Cala Moreya, in a bend of the coastline, is much smaller but also good.
There is no real shopping centre, but the size of the combined resort is small enough for this not to matter. Concentrations of shops and restaurants are found in Cala Moreya, another at the N extremity and a third, conveniently, near the mid point. No specialities but a selection of tourist bric-a-brac, boutiques and jewellery shops. Friday market in Son Servera; Tuesday in Arta.

During the daytime beached based activities along with windsurfing and other water sports, outdoor tennis club and relaxing horse riding.

Night activities include a spacious disco in the town, but also another state-of-the-art, outdoor “Nite City” just outside.
As with most of the resorts on this island German and British pubs compete for the patriotic trade. The typical fast food chains are here also, along with ample if predictable resort-type restaurants.

Local excursions can be taken to the Caves of Drach, and Hams, there is an African Safari at Cala Millor, a tour around the interesting old town of Arta, the pearl stores of Manacor.

A day trip to Alcudia, Pollensa and Formentor can all be organised locally.

Cala Mesquida Mallorca Spain

Cala Mesquida like so many of Mallorca’s little villages is set in a quiet peaceful spot on the coast. It is a purpose built village in a stunning protected natural setting of dunes and sloping thickly wooded hills.
The central main street lined with tourist properties leads to the cliff edge, overlooking rocky coastline. Several exclusive modern villas lie scattered on the hillside among pine trees. Famous for its superb stretch of sandy beach and water sports, the resort also offers spectacular views of beautifully clear waters and rugged mountains.

Locality:

Cala Mesquida is located on the NE coast of Majorca/Mallorca , 50 mls E of Palma, 5 mls N of Cala Ratjada and 11 mls N of Cala Millor. It is set in a remote clifftop location between Es Telegrafo and the S’Aguila Mountains. Overlooks attractive sandy bay surrounded by protected area of dunes and sloping pine groves. Close to unique wetlands frequented by seabirds.
The area is most suited to the middlemarket holiday maker; best suited for families with younger children.

Couples are well catered for in hotel. The energetic will enjoy plentiful outdoor sporting opportunities.

Accommodation consists of a 4-star hotel, aparthotel and all-inclusive all under same management; holiday village of 1-star bungalows.

Some private villas/apartments for rent. The area is graced with a long wide stretch of beach with beautiful fine light sand in a natural bay backed by thickly vegetated rolling dunes and sheltered by a rugged pine-covered mountainside. Its clear pristine waters are good for swimming and water sports, of which there are many. A flag system indicates water conditions throughout the day. There is also a small bar and water-sports centre at the beach.

Entertainment in the area includes: water sports, horse riding, parascending, kite-flying (off season), walking and cycling trails. Hike to Son Jaumell watchtower perched on top of nearby mountain. Nightlife is centred around hotels with own cabarets, live music, competitions and discos. Small music bar/restaurant. A couple of privately owned snack-bar-type restaurants are about the lot for restaurants with no upmarket options.

Excursions from the area include: half day trips to Capdepera market and medieval castle. Full day excursions include: Thursday market in Inca; Arta (town and caves); Caves of Drach; Ham Caves. Manacor Pearl Factory. Valldemosa and North; Palma shopping.