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Cala d'Or
Cala d'Or
A bright, Ibizan-style resort on Mallorca's southeast coast, spread across a string of small sandy coves around a busy marina.
Cala d'Or is a holiday resort on the southeast coast of Mallorca, made up of several small sandy coves linked by low, white buildings in an Ibizan style. The calm, clear water of the calas suits families, and a smart marina sits at its heart. It is the largest resort in the Santanyí area, with the inland market town of Santanyí about 20 minutes away.
What Cala d'Or is known for
Cala d'Or is best known for its calas, a series of small coves with fine white sand and bright turquoise water, including Cala Gran, Cala Ferrera, Cala Esmeralda and Cala Serena. The sheltered, shallow water makes them very family-friendly, and a little tourist train and water taxis link them together. The whole resort is built in a low, white Ibizan style, planned in the 1930s by an artist from Ibiza, which gives it a brighter look than most. At its centre is the Marina de Cala d'Or, one of the largest on the island, lined with yachts, restaurants and shops.
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Experiences and things to do in Cala d'Or
Spend your days hopping between the calas, swimming and snorkelling in the clear water and hiring a sunbed or a pedalo. Stroll around the marina in the evening for dinner among the yachts. From the harbour you can take a boat trip along the coast to quieter coves, and a short drive south brings you to the Mondragó Natural Park, with its pine-backed beaches and walking trails.
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Food and drink in Cala d'Or
Cala d'Or has a good spread of restaurants, from beachside bars at the calas to smarter places around the marina serving fresh seafood and international dishes. Ice cream and waterfront dinners are part of the resort routine.
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Best time to visit Cala d'Or
May, June and September bring warm swimming weather with fewer people than the July and August peak, when the marinas and coves are at their busiest. Many places wind down over winter, so late spring and early autumn give you the calm coves and open restaurants together.
Getting to Cala d'Or and around
Cala d'Or is on the southeast coast, about 60km from Palma and roughly an hour by car or direct bus. The nearest airport is Palma (PMI). The resort is spread out, but the little tourist train, water taxis and flat paths make it easy to move between the coves. The inland town of Santanyí is about 20 minutes away.
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Travel tips for visiting Cala d'Or
The calas are small and fill up fast in July and August, so arrive early for a good spot. Cala Gran is the largest and most central; Cala Serena is quieter. Use the tourist train or a water taxi to move between the beaches without driving. The Mondragó Natural Park, a short drive south, has bigger, more natural beaches. The resort is quiet out of season, with many places closed between November and April.
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