Guide to South East Mallorca

The South East of Majorca has a pretty shoreline full of secluded coves and picturesque bays. The resorts are family orientated with good facilities and white sandy beaches. All our villas in this area are either a short distance from the beach or set in the peaceful tranquility of the surrounding countryside.

Cala d’or is a lively resort with a yacht-filled marina, chic designer shops and good facilities for families. Cala Gran, the largest of its coves, has a fine sandy beach gently sloping into the clear blue sea, and a good selection of water sports and beachside facilities. A glass bottomed boat is a popular way to explore the pretty coves along the coast and nightlife is stylish and tasteful, centering on the town’s cocktail bars and discos.

Further along the coast, Porto Cristo is home to the Caves of Drach, a series of spectacular caverns leading to Europe’s largest underground lake and has a lively fishing harbour of its own. Close by is Cala Romantica, a small friendly town with a good selection of local fish restaurants, a charming place to escape the crowds and enjoy this unspoilt part of the coast.

Felanitx is an inland town well known for locally produced wine, ceramics and capers or ‘green pearls’. Its lively Sunday market is next to the town’s 13th Century church and here you will find the traditional restaurants of real Majorca. The ocean is only a ten minute drive away.

Another small coastal town with fine seafood restaurants Sa Rapita. It is within a few minutes drive of one of the island’s most spectacular beaches, Es Trenc, a nature reserve and 4km stretch of fine white sand and clean blue sea.

Villas to go recommended beaches

Cala D’Or (golden cove) - 4 km of small sandy coves and creeks. Cala d’Or has seven beaches, the largest of which is Cala Gran, all of which have fine white sand and clear blue waters. Sailing, windsurfing, scuba diving are available.

Es Trenc - A 4 km stretch of long white sand, this preserved area of coastline has very little development. A few restaurants and bars are dotted along the edge, and it is well visited by yachts and pleasure craft. Sun loungers are available to hire, and there is handicapped access and a secured paid car park.

Cala Romantica - A wide beach which is great for children, but not overly crowded even in high season. A few cafes supply refreshment and there is good parking at the end of the beach.

Take time to go…

and take a glass bottomed boat to discover the coves or ‘callas’ of the shoreline. Choose your beach of the day or visit the nature reserve of Cala Mondrago.

take a ferry to Cabrera from Colonis sant Jordi and discover a small rocky island and bird sanctuary. A pirate haven and Napoleonic prison, the island has a colourful history but facilities, not even a bar.

and view the Bronze Age settlement of Ses Paisses at the ancient hilltop town of Arta. Go on a Tuesday and combine with a visit to the town’s lively market.

go shopping in Cala d’or and explore the designer boutiques and good value shoes.

the spectacular Caves of Drach, near Porto Cristo.

have a ‘pomada’ (Menorcan gin with lemon ice) on the 4km beach at Es Trenc, and discover one of Majorca’s best kept secrets .

visit former monastery Santuari de San Salvador, perched on the highest point of the Serra. Take in the breathtaking views Cabrera, Formentor and other hilltop sanctuaries or go for a sunset picnic.