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Overview
The relaxed and quiet purpose-built holiday resort of Calas de Mallorca is in the centre of the east coast of the island, close to the towns of Manacor and Felanitx. The resort is set on a cliff top and is therefore not ideal for those with disabilities or for the elderly, but does have lovely views and good beaches, and is popular with families with small children. Playa Domingos is the principal beach and offers warm, crystal clear water that is perfect for snorkelling; the water can, however, get quite rough at times.

Shopping
Calas de Mallorca has the usual selection of tourist shops near the hotels in the Centro Commercial. There is a Sunday morning market in nearby Felanitx that has a selection of souvenirs, including good examples of local pottery. The prices are high especially for tourists, so be prepared to bargain if you want a good deal.

Restaurants
Calas de Mallorca has great restaurants for holidaymakers to enjoy, the best of which are C'an Gusti, Cosme Oliver Pila, Explotaciones Hoteleras Edama and Jose Noguera Julia.

• So many restaurants to choose from. Can't remember their names but you wont need to know any - just hang out at the seafront in the evenings and take your pick! : Bernie...See More Tips  |  Add Tip

 

Nightlife
The resort is not known for its nightlife. There is a small collection of bars and restaurants in the Centro Commercial. While most of Calas de Mallorca's nightlife is hotel-based, there are a few live music venues and one or two clubs of which Jupiter's or Tiffany's have received positive reviews.

• Definitely make the most of the nightlife! I recommend Sinatra's and Tiffany's for a good dance, great music and reasonable priced alcohol! : julie and harry...See More Tips  |  Add Tip

 

Activities
The nearby town of Manacor is the home of the Majorca Pearl Industry, which manufactures pearls from a mixture of glass and pulverised fish scales. Avid golfers will enjoy the Vall d'Or golf course, which is only ten minutes away.

Negatives
Public transport is limited and unreliable. The beaches have strong undercurrents and are not suitable for weak swimmers. Calas de Mallorca is not frequented by the single 18 to 30 age set and the resort's cliff-top location means that it is not well suited for elderly patrons or those with disabilities.

Activities

Wind and Water Sports in Mallorca
The island of Mallorca is famous for its wind and water sports, with many resorts actually featuring windsurfing and kitesurfing schools, where tourists can learn to master these tricky skills while still enjoying the holiday of a lifetime. There are also ample places to simply rent equipment, for tourists who don't require tutelage. Good beaches in Mallorca for windsurfing and kitesurfing include Cala Millor, Cala d'Or, Can Picafort, Formentor, Magaluf, Palma Nova, Peguera, Platja de Palma, Port d'Alcudia, Port de Pollensa, Port de Soller, Portalss and Santa Ponsa - although the pick of the bunch must be the little-known Son Serra de Marina, located on the northeast coast of Mallorca, about five miles (8km) east of Can Picafort. This unspoilt stretch of sand has favourable conditions all year round, and features a spectacular mountain backdrop as well as a few hip and happening beach bars and restaurants. Pedal boats (pedalos) are also very popular - especially for families with young children - and can be hired at any of the major resorts on the island. Finally, waterskiing is also an option: resorts that offer equipment for hire (sometimes including boats) include Cala Millor, Can Picafort, Formentor, Magaluf, Palma Nova, Peguera, Platja de Palma, Port d'Alcudia and Santa Ponsa.

Snorkelling and Diving in Mallorca
The Mediterranean's calm, clear waters are ideally suited for diving and snorkelling enthusiasts on holiday in Mallorca. The best season for diving in Mallorca is between June and October, when the weather is balmy and visibility can be as much as 130 feet (40m). Although not blessed with spectacular coral reefs, there is much to admire in the depths surrounding Mallorca's coastline. The warm water is home to a huge array of fish and other sea life, including European barracuda, eels, rainbow wrasse, ornate wrasse, goatfish, cardinal fish, damsel fish, octopus, sea slugs, squid, crabs and lobsters - to name but a few of the myriad species that tourists can expect to spot. Many of Mallorca's resorts offer snorkelling and diving equipment for hire, and a few of them have on-site dive schools where tourists can have training and obtain diving licenses. Some of the best resorts for snorkelling and diving in Mallorca include Cala Millor, the isolated beaches of Cala Morlanda and Cala Varques (both brilliant for snorkelling), Puerto Pollensa and Santa Ponsa, which is the best resort for scuba divers in Mallorca, allowing access to many dive sites, including very popular wreck diving opportunities.