Holiday houses & apartments in Cala d'Or

Vacation in Cala d'Or's White-washed Mediterranean Style Holiday Home

Located along the southeastern coast of Majorca, Cala d’Or is a pretty fishing village with yacht-lined marina along Cala Llonga. With a shoreline of pine coves, the medieval hilltop castle of Santueri to the north and the bio-diverse Mondragó Natural Park to the south, Cala d’Or is a holidaymaker's paradise. Spend a quiet, romantic holiday in a luxurious oceanfront villa. Enjoy precious moments with family sun-lounging in your poolside garden, enjoying ocean views from the balcony, or enjoying fresh meals by the sea on your beach holiday home in Cala d’Or.

Rustic holiday home in Cala d’Or

Once a small fishing village, Cala d’Or has now become a sort-after destination for one of those dreamy holidays in a secluded beach home or a luxury Finca on Majorca. The characteristic white-washed adobe style holiday homes in Cala d’Or exude a rustic charm. Moreover, they are highly regarded in terms of quality accommodation standards along the east coast. Especially in demand are holiday apartments at the beach which offer direct access to the sea. Complete with kitchen, spacious living space and furnished rooms and often, featuring terrace, garden and private pool, an oceanfront holiday home in Cala d’Or is the ultimate bet for families and large groups.

Plethora of water activities

Boasting some four kilometres of sandy coves and creeks fringed by cliffs and woodland, the place offers great scope for water activities. Go for a deep dive in the sea, snorkel in its blue-green waters, go sail-surfing, enjoy boating or simply lounge on the sands – the sea is at your disposal only a few steps from your beach holiday home in Cala d’Or. Of its five beaches, Cala Gran is the largest. Hire parasols, sun-loungers, and pedalos to pass a fun day at the beach.

Explore Around

The village is split in two by a large marina making it ideal for long strolls by the sea and mini-train rides with scenic sea views. On a Sunday morning, visit the market in nearby Felanitx and pick up local wares and pottery. If you have more time, visit the caves with an underground lake at Drac in Porto Cristo. If you're on holiday with the family, don’t miss the Sa Coma Safari Zoo and Jumaica Tropical Park in Porto Cristo – the perfect places to enjoy flora and fauna. For some golf, make a short excursion to the 18-hole course of Vall d’Or Golf to enjoy the sport with spectacular sea views.

Excursions from Cala d’Or

Spend a dreamy holiday in Cala d’Or in a holiday apartment by the sea while combining your days with sightseeing excursions to the nearby gems. Only a couple of kilometres to the south of this coastal village lies the fishing hamlet of Portopetro. With fewer crowds and an assortment of nice bars and authentic restaurants, this place deserves to be visited. A picturesque cove with wooded hills, whitewashed stone cottages and a harbour lined with yachts and fishing boats – this is what characterises the intimate resort of Portopetro.

Close by, the sandy beach of Cala Mondragó can be reached by car, mini train or even on foot. Venture southwards from the coastal village to be greeted by the Mondragó National Park, sprawling over 2,000 acres of forested wetland. This is the perfect place for wildlife spotting, bird watching, observing the abundant flora and walking trails.

Yet another excursion at any easy distance is to Porto Cristo. Visitors flock here to witness the magnificence of Drac Caves. Furthermore, the town’s historic attractions like the Roman basilica and port along with its nine Blue Flag beaches make Porto Cristo all the more special.

Flights to Cala d’Or

International travellers coming to Cala d’Or need to take flights to the region’s only airport - Palma de Mallorca. Direct flights from the UK connect Austria to Majorca. Travellers coming from the UK also have numerous non-stop flight options from major cities like London, Manchester and Liverpool. From the airport, hire a local taxi or take a bus to reach Cala d’Or which takes about 55 minutes. However, direct bus services from the airport only run during the peak season i.e. summer. Alternatively, reach Palma city bus station at eight kilometres to board a direct bus to Cala d’Or. Local taxis don’t accept more than 4 passengers and don’t have child safety seats, in which case, pre-booking a private transfer is a good option for larger groups and families with smaller kids.

Best time to book

Cala d’Or can be visited any time of the year, thanks to its year-round warm and sunny weather. While the Mediterranean sun prevails throughout the year, temperatures shoot up in summer to 30°C in August, the warmest month. Yet again, holiday homes in Cala d’Or fill-up fast in the summer months as the weather promises bright sunshine all day.

The first half of August is also the month of festivities in the coastal village. Maritime procession of Virgin of August Day is held during the month while open-air dinners, concerts, craft night markets are common. Moreover, with extended daylight hours ranging from 10 to 14 hours, there’s scope for indulging longer in day-time activities. Holiday apartments with sea view are especially in demand and so, book in advance from the large selection of quality accommodation offered by TUI Villas.

Milder winters of Cala d’Or promise a comfortable holiday in a pleasantly moderate climate. Not only is it great for escaping the heat but also a good chance to get cosy inside on a beach holiday. However, if travelling on a budget is crucial, September is the month to book a holiday apartment in Cala d’Or. The temperatures are still warm but the lodging fares take a dip with lower crowds.

Neighbouring holiday resorts Cala d'Or

• Portocolom
• Portopetro
• Cala Ferrera
• S'Horta
• Cala Mondrago
• Ca’s Concos
• S'Alqueria Blanca
• Calonge
• Cala Serena
• Barca Trencada