Cala Bona is a small fishing village on the east coast of Majorca. Linked to the more lively Cala Millor by a promenade, Cala Bona is the ideal base for a quiet, relaxing holiday.

Cala Bona promenade

The village has a busy harbour, a sandy beaches, restaurants, cafes and bars. Dotted with rocky caves, the small beaches are sheltered and have very clear, clean waters. The harbour is the heart of the village and is where visitors can watch the fishermen on their boats. Local restaurants are supplied with fresh fish caught by the local fisherman. Running from the harbour are boat trips to Porto Cristo and Cala Ratjada, and there is also a glass-bottomed boat that runs along the shoreline.

There is a tourist train that takes families from Cala Bona to the safari park in Cala Millor which is home to a petting zoo, elephants, monkeys and ostriches. Other good days out include a visit to the Caves of Drach at Porto Cristo, the market at San Servera and a visit to the pear factories at Manacor where you can buy locally made jewellery.
To visit further afield on the island it is best to use a hire car and visit such places as Palma, Pollensa and Alcudia.

Visitors of all ages and experience can take a trek on horseback along the coastal paths and through the beautiful countryside.

Cala Bona has four golf courses close by, including Capdepera, Canyamel and Pula Golf Clubs which are all 18-hole courses and the Son Severa Club which is a 9-hole course.

Cala Bona harbour

Evenings here are mainly spent either being entertained at the local hotels or enjoying a pleasant meal at one of the many restaurants. All types of cuisine are served at the restaurants, including fresh fish and seafood, tapas and paella. For more lively evenings you will need to travel to Cala Millor where there are lively clubs and bars. Cala Millor is just a five minute taxi ride from Cala Bona.

Cala Bona beach

Cala Bona enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate with hot dry summers and mild winters. July and August are the perfect times to enjoy family holidays on the beach as the temperature averages 29C with 11 hours of sunshine a day and water temperatures of around 25C. If you are exploring the island the best time to visit is in April and May when temperatures average around 20C with up to 9 hours of sunshine a day.

Cala Bona is very family orientated therefore there are always lots of last minute holidays available to this relaxing village on the beautiful island of Majorca.

When laying on the beach becomes a bit ‘boring’ and the family start to get restless, why not try a cycle ride and discover the Majorcan countryside, you won’t be disappointed.

There are different routes to suit everyone, here are just a few that i think are good for all the family, including the kids!

Pollensa Bay

POLLENSA BAY

Pollensa Bay covers about 8 kms of beautiful coastline. This is quite an easy ride as it is quite flat and has plenty of beaches to stop off at on the way.
Pollensa Bay offers all kinds of watersports including sailing, windsurfing, snorkelling and scuba diving.

CALA MILLOR – PORTO CRISTO

Again an easy ride with lots of beaches enroute and an aquarium to view at Porto Cristo. Apart from the beaches on the way there are also the underground caves of Drach and Ham which are worthy of a visit.

PORTO CRISTO

The Caves of Drach (Caves of the Dragon) offer fascinating rock and limestone formations which reach down from the ceilings of the cave and grow up from the floors.

PALMA – S’ARENAL

A much longer ride, this one starts at the Paseo Maritimo de Palma and continues for 18 kms to the Playa de Palma. After about 5 kms you reach El Molinar where the designated cycle track ends. The ride continues along the beach at Coll d’en Rebassa and then heads inland until you reach Can Pastilla where you will again ride along the beach. This part of the cycle track from Can Pastilla to Arenal can only be used by cyclists, skaters and joggers.

There is lots to do and see when visiting the lovely island of Majorca so why not take advantage of the many holiday deals available throughout the internet.