Located on Majorca’s rugged east coast, the charming fishing town of Porto Cristo attracts a variety of visitors looking for a quiet, relaxing holiday. This authentic town has a quaint fishing harbour and doesn’t just depend on tourism. Just 40 miles from Palma, the town is a small family resort which is popular with couples looking for a relaxing spot away from the crowds and noisy nightlife and with yachtsman using the

Porto Cristo Harbour

nearby natural harbour. The town has a variety of restaurants, cafes and bars with many of the eateries having outdoor terraces where you can enjoy a pleasant meal looking out over the harbour and sea. Porto Cristo old town is a maze of colourful narrow lanes and has a beautiful esplanade with plenty of trees for shade.

The sandy Porto Cristo beach sits in a sheltered bay away from the main road. To each side of the town there are some quieter unspoilt beaches and pretty bays which can be reached via the local coastal bus service. Many of these sheltered beaches have a pretty pine covered hill backdrop and offer a range of water sports.

Although Porto Cristo is one of the quieter Majorcan resorts there is still plenty to do and see. The town makes an excellent base for coastal walks and hiking in the surrounding countryside with its farms, orchards and mountains. Close to the resort are the amazing Caves of Drach which feature one of the largest underground lakes in the world and the caves at Hams where many of the

Caves of Drach

rock formations resemble trees. Other excursions to take on your package holidays to Majorca can include a trip to the historic old town of Palma which is home to a magnificent Gothic cathedral, the old town of Arta, the monastery of San Salvador, Inca with its leather factory and market and neighbouring Manacor which is a centre of pearl harvesting and a well known market. The villages on the northern coast of the island are also worthy of a visit. For total relaxation take a boat trip along the islands coastline and admire the beautiful scenery of Majorca.

There are a couple of discos in Porto Cristo but nightlife here is generally very low-key. For some livelier nightlife you will need to head off to Cala Millor.

Porto Cristo

Porto Cristo enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate with good weather for most of the year. During the summer months temperatures peak at 29C with 11 hours of sunshine a day and very little rainfall. Temperatures can rise to above 29C in August and September and produce humid conditions. Autumn weather is more changeable with more frequent rain but still enjoys sunny days and mild temperatures. February sees temperatures around 16C with 6 hours of sunshine a day. In late autumn there can be strong winds along the coastline and mornings can feel quite chilly. Winter months also enjoy mild temperatures and are still a great time to take one of the many holiday deals to Majorca which are always available throughout the internet.