Cala San Vincente is located on the dramatic north coast of Majorca. Ideal for families, the resort offers peace and tranquility in a stunning location. Cala San Vincente is one of the smallest Majorcan resorts and is just 35 miles from Palma. Offering good holiday accommodation, quiet residential villas, restaurants, bars, shops and a working fishing village, all set on the beautiful Majorcan coast and surrounded by lovely countryside, Cala San Vincente is ideal for peaceful relaxing holidays. The beachside restaurants here serve the freshest fish and seafood on the island.

The older part of Cala San Vincente is set around a shaded promenade and beach which visitors share with the local fisherman. There are three other unspoilt sandy beaches set in the bay at Cala San Vincente, all offering excellent views of the amazing cliffs of the Formentor peninsula. The secluded Cala Clara beach, Cala Molins beach and Cala Barques beach are connected by footpaths so when you want a change of scenery it is easy to

Cala Barques beach

just walk to another beach. Cala Barques is the most popular of the three beaches, offering plenty of watersports and beachside restaurants. All of the beaches have gentle sloping sands and clear calm shallow waters, making them ideal for families with small children.

When you need a break from the beaches there is the lovely old town of Pollensa, just 3 miles from Cala San Vincente. Here you will find a larger choice of restaurants and shops along the winding streets and a great market on a Sunday where you are bound haggle and bag a bargain or two. Cala San Vincente makes an ideal base for exploring the

Coastal walk

 rugged coastline, stunning mountains and forest clad hills. Walks through the beautiful countryside will give the whole family great fun exploring prehistoric caves you come across on the way.  

Cala San Vincente’s quiet location means that evening entertainment is usually provided by the larger hotels. However evenings are more likely to be spent just relaxing and taking in the views over a meal and a glass of wine. If you are looking for more lively evenings there is nearby Puerto Pollensa and Alcudia.

Holiday deals are always available throughout the internet for golf enthusiasts to enjoy the excellent courses near Cala San Vincente.

If you are looking for a peaceful relaxing break with quiet unspoilt beaches and beautiful surroundings then why not take advantage of one of the many last minute holiday deals that are always available to the wonderful island of Majorca.

The wonderful Spanish island of Majorca is the perfect destination for summer holidays. The region is great for any age as there are plenty of daytime activities which can keep kids and adults alike busy.

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Whether you like shopping, sightseeing, a spot of nightlife or just relaxing on the beach, Majorca has it all on one island.

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This review has been supplied to us by our reader Lauren Parker

“We stayed at the Barracuda at the end of April for my sisters hen do. All the girls thoroughly enjoyed our mad get away, especially as we booked it as last minute holidays and saved a bomb!
Rooms were clean, food was varied and good (we were all inclusive). All the nightlife was close by so we would have drinks by the pool (making the most of our all inclusive deal) and then hit the town. We never got back to the hotel much before 5 but this was fine as most of the people staying there were on hen or stag parties.
Wouldn’t recommend this hotel for families with children (haven’t got children of my own so i could be wrong saying that) as it did become rowdy at times but would definitely recommend it for couples wanting some lively night life, hen and stag parties.
We (just us girls) have decided to book again for next year, can’t wait.”

MARINA BARRACUDA HOTEL OVERVIEW

This fun-packed hotel complex is located 250 metres from the beach (which can also be accessed across a road, down steps and a slope) and a leisurely walk from the lively attractions of Magaluf including its many shops, bars, restaurants and lively night-life.
During high season the hotel can get lively, so it is not suitable for families or guests seeking a quiet holiday.

Accommodation

All 264 rooms have a bath, shower and wc, air conditioning, tv, safety deposit box, balcony or terrace.

Facilities

Swimming pool, free sunbeds and parasols, lounge with TV, air-conditioned public areas.

Food and Drink

Buffet-style restaurant, vegetarian meals, 2 poolside bars, lounge bar.

Activities

Pool table, table tennis, minigolf, watersports available from Magaluf Beach (under separate management).

For Children

Splash pool, play area, mini-disco, Hotel kids’ club (4-12 years), free cots, high chairs (in restaurant). 

Entertainment

Regular day and evening entertainment, shows and animation.

Deia (population about 850 people) is a small coastal village in the northwest of Majorca, about 6 miles from Soller and 10 miles from Valldemossa.

Deia

The village is backed by the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. The village sits on a hill, complete with orange and olive groves and an ancient church, overlooking the Mediterranean. At the bottom of the hill is the cala (cove) where the village fishermen still cast their nets.

The village is well known for its musical, literary and artistic residents, including Virgin Records Richard Branson who has a luxury residence here.

With around 20 restaurants, some of which are worthy of Michelin stars, and

Cala de Deia

 bars, the village attracts visitors who enjoy fine cuisine.
Two gourmet restaurants worth a mention are El Olivo which is built in an old olive press and mentioned in the Michelin Guide, and Bens d’Avall which overlooks the Mediterranean and serves local products.

Deia is the perfect destination for relaxing, chilled holidays. Direct holidays to Deia are always available throughout the internet.

Review supplied to us by our reader Jenny Evans

“Nice, clean and spacious pool area.  The beach was a short walk away and is sandy but at times could get rather busy as space is limited although you could catch the local bus to Alcudia 5 minutes away which has a beautiful large stretch of beach.
Nice buffet style restaurant.  There was also an a la carte restaurant which required a reservation.
Good size room with balcony.
Enterainment both at night and during the day was adult orientated.
Would recommend this hotel to older couples looking to spend their holidays at a nice hotel in pleasant surroundings.”

Picafort Park Hotel

The Picafort Park Hotel is just 600m from the sandy Son Baulo beach and 1km from the restaurants,bars and shops of Ca’n Picafort. It is surrounded by palm trees and shady umbrella pines and is arranged around a large pool, giving the complex an almost village-like feel.

Accommodation

There are nine 3-storey houses with 234 guest bedrooms arranged around pool and gardens.
The rooms all have a bath, wc, hairdryer, air conditioning, satellite tv, direct dial telephone, WiFi access, fridge or minibar, safety deposit box and balcony.
Superior suites are available in a separate block, with all the facilities of standard rooms plus tea/coffee making facilities and fruit, flowers and wine on arrival.

Swimming pool

The hotel has a large figure-of-eight swimming pool, complete with sunbeds, pool bar with tables and chairs and a bar service to the terraces.

Activities and Entertainment

Tennis court, basketball and 5-a-side football.
Evening entertainment includes dancing to a live band or watching professional acts, bar, lounge with WiFi, cinema-style TV room with large-screen TV and a card room.

Cabo Blanco is located on the southeast coast of Majorca, 16 kms from Palma airport and 23 kms from Palma city.

Cabo Blanco

Flanked by the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by a Mediterranean pine forest, Cabo Blanco is the ideal spot for your quiet, relaxed summer holidays.

For those wanting a less relaxing holiday there plenty of watersports and activities on offer here, including sailing, snorkelling, diving, golf, horse riding and cycling.

The beach here is accessed via a rocky descent, however the sandy beaches of El Arenal are just a short distance from Cabo Blanco.

El Arenal