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 Forementor Peninsula is located north of Puerto Pollensa on the northern part of Majorca. In the past Formentor holidays were popular with celebrities but nowdays it is more popular with nature lovers, bird watchers and families looking for a quiet unspoilt destination.

To the south of the peninsula, towards Puerto Pollensa, there are beautiful long sandy beaches where the whole family can enjoy some sunbathing and swimming in the clear blue sea. Formentor Beach is a beautiful little bay with a backdrop of fragrant pine forests and offers peace and tranquility. Cala de Pi de la Posada is regarded as the best spot in the area for swimming. When you want a break from lazing on the beach and fancy something a bit more energetic there is an abundance of watersports on offer including sailing and water-skiing.

Formentor beach

Nature lovers can enjoy long walks through some of the wildest scenery in Majorca. The hill paths will take you to the top of the dramatic cliffs where you can look out over the bay and pine forests. The clifftops offer fantastic photo opportunities, keen photographers will be in their element with the wonderful panoramic views. When exploring the clifftops you should also take in the small inlets that are like little fjords and also offer great scenes for photographers. Not to be missed when in Formentor is the Formentor Lighthouse. The lighthouse is reached by foot or by car along some narrow winding roads which offer beautiful scenery as does the lighthouse itself. The views out to sea are amazing and like most of Formentor offer fantastic photo opportunities. Another great way to explore the surrounding countryside is on horseback.

Spring (March and April) is the best time for bird watchers to visit Formentor as the temperature averages between 15C and 17C making it more comfortable than in the high season.

Nightlife here is mainly provided by the hotels but if you are looking for something a bit livelier you will need to Puerto Pollensa or Alcudia Bay which are both a short distance from Formentor.

Because accommodation in Formentor itself is quite upmarket try some of the cheap holidays on offer to Puerto Pollensa which is located just south of Formentor.

Formentor enjoys a typically Mediterranean climate of long hot summers with milder winters making it ideal for holiday packages at any time of the year. May, June and July enjoy 11 hours of glorious sunshine a day making this the perfect time for just relaxing on the beach and taking a dip in the crystal clear blue waters.

Puerto Pollensa is a great family resort located on the north coast of Majorca, about 32 miles from Palma and 5 miles from Alcudia. There is a cycle path which runs from Alcudia to Puerto Pollensa, making the area particularly popular with cyclists during the mild winters here.

Puerto Pollensa

The resort is located in a magnificent bay, between smaller beautiful sheltered bays on one side and the Tramuntana Mountains on the other side. The beautiful sandy beach, good restaurants, bars (including British and Irish pubs) and shops here makes the resort a very popular holiday destination. There is a great range of watersports on offer here, including scuba diving, snorkelling, sailing and windsurfing. The resort has a shaded pine walkway where you will find restaurants and bars dotted along its length and a marina which is worth visiting. Boats can be chartered

Pine Walk

 from the marina.

The town of Pollensa is located about 4 miles inland from the resort, close to the Sierra Del Norte and the Sierra De Tramuntana mountain ranges. This is one of the oldest Majorcan towns, with narrow cobbled streets lined with old stone houses, some of which date back to the 13th century. Here you will find traditional Mallorcan restaurants serving some exquisite cusine.  In the main square there are some terrace cafes where you can enjoy a drink and a snack. In Calvari Square there are some bars and a pizza outlet. Calvari Church is found at the top of 365 steps which start in the square and a Roman bridge can be found at the edge of the town. Every Good Friday a figure of Christ is carried down the steps in a torchlight procession. A market is held in the town on a Sunday when the

Old Town

local people trade their goods.

Puerto Pollensa still retains a touch of a traditional fishing village but is still a great resort in which to spend your bargain holidays.

Look-out for all the fantastic holiday packages to the wonderful island of Majorca which are always available throughout the internet.

In the present financial climate we are all looking for cheap holidays, so why not take a break on the beautiful island of Majorca. The island is a popular destination with plenty of sun, beaches, pristine waters, restaurants, bars, nightlife and activities for all the family. When on your next visit to Majorca why not try a spot of diving or snorkelling, you won’t be disappointed as Majorca is surrounded by the beautiful blue waters of the Mediterranean and has some divine beaches to snorkel and dive from.

The following are just a few of the many snorkelling beaches that Majorca has to offer.

Arenal

Arenal beach has a diving platform, beautiful white sand and shallow water which is warm all nearly all the year round. This is one of the most popular beaches in Majorca.

Cala Agulla

Surrounded by pine clad mountains, the beach here is very busy but ideal for snorkelling.

Cala Morlanda

Cala Morlanda has a private beach that can only be reached by car, making it very quiet and perfect for snorkelling. 

Cala Varques

Surrounded by pine clad cliffs, this small sandy bay can only be reached by boat or by foot. Hence Cala Varques is never crowded and is one of the most un-spoilt beaches of Mjorca.

Puerto Pollensa

The resort of Puerto Pollensa is nestled under the Tramunta Mountains in the northeast of Majorca. The curved bay here is great for all the family as the water here is calm and shallow, making it ideal for those just learning to snorkel.

Santa Ponsa

This is one of the best places for scuba divers, allowing them access to many different dive sites, including the shipwrecks at Palma and the nature reserve at Dragonera.