Cala d’Or, the “golden bay”, is a popular holiday resort on the east coast of Mallorca in the south of Porto Colom, adjacent to the coastal town of Portopetro. Here you really get an all-round holiday: wonderful beaches, exciting excursion options, well-preserved nature and a varied nightlife. If you want to find out everything you need to know about Cala d’Or, be sure to check out this guide from abcMallorca.

Cala d’Or is primarily a holiday resort for families, couples and sea dogs. There are many small bays and sandy beaches. In addition to the eponymous sandy beaches of Cala d’Or, there are numerous others that are worth exploring: Cala Gran, Cala Petita, Cala Ferrera, Cala Egos, Cala Esmeralda, Cala Serena, Cala Galera and Cala d’es Forti. There are beaches for every taste and quieter areas for those who prefer a more relaxed holiday. Cala d’Or also has a colorful mix of bars, restaurants, a diverse nightlife and a wealth of shopping opportunities – including chic boutiques.

In the heart of Cala d’Or is a sophisticated, very well-equipped marina with the Cala d’Or Yacht Club. The quays are completely lined with restaurants, bars, supermarkets and banks. With almost 600 berths and a very exclusive offering, Cala d’Or can be counted among the larger and more luxurious marinas alongside Palma, Port Adriano and Andratx. A good stop to discover Cala d’Or and its surroundings.

When you stroll through Cala d’Or, you notice a clear difference to the usual holiday resorts in Mallorca. The buildings usually only have two floors, the whitewashed facade is impressive everywhere, and pine trees line the streets. The cubic architecture, indeed the entire style, of Cala d’Or is reminiscent of Ibiza and was planned that way from the start. Hotel construction was also strictly regulated and was intended to ensure that the character of the place was preserved.

The city attracts a diverse, international crowd of tourists. There is always lively entertainment in the summer months; Cala d’Or is much quieter in the low season.

Cala d’Or is ideal for a perfect beach holiday due to its excellent facilities and wonderful beaches. Great fun is the mini-train that travels along the streets, taking vacationers from one resort or beach to the next. The town is an excellent starting point for excursions to wonderful natural parks and historical sights, typical of the east of Mallorca.

The historic fortress “Es Fortí”, which dates back to the 18th century and is a protected cultural asset of the Balearic Islands, can be easily reached on foot and, as there are cannons and arrow slits, is also an exciting visit for children. On the way there you get to know the rough coastal landscape of Mallorca even better.