Cala d’Or (Golden Cove) is located 90 minutes from the airport on the southeast coast of Majorca. This purpose-built resort is perfect for families and couples looking for those last minute holidays.

Cala d’Or

The resort, developed around a quaint fishing village, is spread around seven coves, all within the space of two miles, and has become an elegant resort, with excellent sandy beaches, great shopping and a lively marina. One of the middle coves is the original Cala d’Or whose name is synonymous with the tourist resort that grew up around it.

Characterised by whitewashed, Ibizan-style villas, the resort is less high-rise than elsewhere on the island.
The biggest beach is the pine-fringed Cala Gran to the east of the actual Cala d’Or. On the other side of Cala d’Or is Cala Longa, the largest of the coves and

Cala d'Or Marina

 has the principal marina.

The pedestrian zone behind Cala Gran and Cala d’Or is the heart of the town, with lots of restaurants, open-air cafes, bars and shops.
Cycling, riding, golf, tennis, windsurfing, birdwatching and jeep safaris are available in Cal d’Or.

The nightlife is quieter here than in the south-west and is usually geared towards hotel entertainments, however there are a few disco’s, but not many.

THINGS TO DO

The Calas
Explore the rocky coves and small sandy beaches which are known locally as calas. The most popular is Cala Gran, which has the largest beach, safe swimming and sheltered sunbathing. There is a children’s playground and restaurants here.
Cala de sa Torreis is more secluded and has a 17th century watchtower.
Cala des Homos Morts is a small pretty cove, mainly visited by local tour boats.

Es Trenc

Other coves include Cala de ses Dones, the tiny Cala de ses Egos and Cala des Pou near the marina.
Cala Esmeralda is the most undeveloped cove.
A bit further afield is Es Trenc, a long beach popular with nudists.
 

 
Excursions
Santueri Castle, near the village of S’Horta offers good views.
For children there is the Aquarium de Mallorca, next to the Caves of Drach.
Visitors to The Caves of Drach can see the Black Cave, the White Cave and the Luis Salvator Cave. The Luis Salvator Cave features La Ventana, a natural window looking onto a huge underground lake.

The Caves of Drach

The Caves of Hams, near Porto Cristo, has fantastic stalactite formations known as the Fish Hooks, and a wonderful lake called the Venetian Lake.

Glass-bottom boat trips from Cala d’Or are a refreshing change from the beach.
 

Activities
Vall D’Or Golf is an excellent 18 hole golf course near the Caves of Drach.
Horse riding and cycling are a great way to explore the area and there are guided bicycle tours which visit the gardens of the valley of S´Horta, the resort of Porto Colom, and the secluded coves along the coast.
Other popular activities include hiking and watersports, including sailing, windsurfing, jet skiing, snorkelling and scuba diving.

CLIMATE
Cala d’Or is typical of the wonderful Majorcan climate, with 10 hours of sunshine in the summer and 5 hours in winter. 
Summer temperatures average 29C in July and August, but are a lot cooler in the evenings. From May through to October the temperature remains around the 20′s.
Winter temperatures in Cala d’Or often hit 15C in December and January!