Eating & drinking
Cala d’Or is home to an extensive range of restaurants, serving cuisine from almost every corner of the globe. Whether you’re out with the family or want to enjoy a romantic meal with your significant other, there’s something to suit even the pickiest of palettes. If you fancy a taste of the traditional, hunt out one of the local tavernas and enjoy a selection of tapas. Fish-lovers are spoilt for choice, thanks to a super-fresh catch of the day landed at the town’s harbour. Fishing is still alive and kicking in Cala D’or and you can enjoy fresh seafood that’s practically straight off the hook! After dinner, relax in one of the waterfront bars, and treat yourself to a holiday cocktail, a Majorcan wine, or both! For that special night out, there’s a great choice of upmarket and fine-dining restaurants by the marina, offering stunning a la carte dishes and a beautiful backdrop against which to enjoy them.

Natural Attractions/Beaches
The beaches at Cala d’Or are an attraction in themselves. There are five, separate bays, known as ‘Calas’ and each has their own distinctive character, ranging from white, power-soft sands, to rocky limestone coves. Water taxi is the best and most-exciting way to get to them, giving you a spectacular view of the coast. Ride across the sea and stop off at the small bays of Cala Serena, Cala Esmeralda, Cala Gran, and Cala Ferrera for a day in the sun. Thanks to the clear, warm waters around the island, the area has become popular with divers and the safe conditions make it excellent for little ones who fancy some snorkelling. For more serious divers, there are diving trips from Cala Bona, which take you to the marine preserve off the coast at Cala Ratjada.

Water sports /Local attractions
There’s a lot more to Cala d’Or than sea and golden beaches. No trip here would be complete without a visit to the marina, peppered with bobbing fishing boats and lavish yachts and sailboats. Further along the bay, near Porto Cristo, is one of the island’s most popular attractions: the famous Cuevas del Drach. A spectacular, subterranean network of caves and chambers, you can explore this incredible natural wonder on foot, before taking a boat ride across the underground Lake Martel. The amazing experience ends with a small classical concert, performed live in the caves, with the musicians performing from boats!

Water Lovers: Rent your own kayak to paddle around the bays, or see the underwater wonders on a trip in a glass-bottomed boat.

Scenery lovers: In addition to palm-fringed beaches, looming limestone cliffs and turquoise waters, you can check out the expensive yachts on an afternoon stroll around the famous marina.

Foodies: Enjoy a grilled fish lunch in one of the charming restaurants on the harbour.

Temperature: 9-26 (°C)

If you’re taking a holiday to Cala d’Or with sunshine in mind, make sure to book in the summer months of June, July or August. During the summer, the temperatures average around 26°C, peaking at around 30°C. It’s also the best time for swimming, as the sea heats up to a comfortable 25°C. For smaller crowds, take your Cala D’Or holidays in the spring. The temperatures are still warm, peaking at around 23°C. Autumn sees similar weather, but with some rain, while the winters are wet with the mercury hovering around 15°C in the afternoons.

By foot: Most of the main attractions are situated around the port, which is within easy walking distance from most of the resort’s accommodation.

By car: If you want to explore the small villages and beaches surrounding the resort, you’ll need to hire a car. There are several car rental companies, both locally and at Palma de Mallorca Airport.

By bike: Cala d’Or has great cycling routes with fantastic scenery, and there are plenty of places to hire bikes throughout the resort.

All That Jazz: Attracting jazz bands from around the world, the International Jazz Festival is a must-see if you’re in Cala d’Or in July.

Local Fiesta: The annual Our Lady of the Sea Festival takes place in August and features a grand maritime procession, alongside sporting and musical events.

Easter Celebrations: Watch the streets of come alive with traditional processions and parades during one of the most spectacular public holidays Cala d’Or has in its calendar.