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Overview
The Spanish holiday destination of S'Illot is on the east coat of Mallorca and combines the larger resort town of Sa Coma and the smaller village of Cala Moreya, not far from Cala Millor and Porto Cristo. Cala Moreya is separated from Sa Coma by a small fresh water lagoon and is within easy walking distance. Cala Moreya was originally a tiny fishing village and fishermen still pull in their boats each evening and haul them up a ramp at the end of the small beach. The village has retained its charm and visitors on holiday in the S'Illot area have the option of enjoying the peace and tranquillity of Cala Moreya, or the livelier aspects of its more upmarket neighbour. Both towns have excellent beaches, though Sa Coma beach is much larger, and there are a number of good restaurants (as well as fast food outlets), bars and shops to explore. S'Illot is popular with English families and couples seeking a quiet holiday resort, with the perfect balance of relaxation and excitement on offer.

Shopping
The town centre in S'Illot offers very few shopping opportunities, although visitors may find more variety in nearby areas such as Sa Coma.

Restaurants
S'Illot has some great restaurants to enjoy while on holiday, the best of which include Bar Restaurante Espas, Can Ronpes, Lago Restaurante and Playa Azul. BiBaBo café and music bar on the waterfront mixes the best of British with some Spanish dishes for families wanting the best of both worlds.

• Red Lion all the way! Great food, nice atmosphere and a decent pub too. : Chris Lambert...See More Tips  |  Add Tip

 

Nightlife
S'Illot has little in the way of nightlife. Most community bars and restaurants, though lively, close early. Most nightlife is centred around hotel bars, and those looking for a wilder experience can travel to nearby Cala Millor, which is five minutes away be car or taxi.

Activities
It may be a sleepy little town, but there are definitely fun things to do in S'Illot. The water is clear and calm, and you can try your hand at watersports like scuba diving, snorkelling, windsurfing and sailing. If you're more comfortable on land, you can go horseback riding, play tennis, or visit nearby attractions like the Caves of Drach. There are other resorts like Sa Coma within easy walking or driving distance for a greater variety of activities.

Negatives
S'Illot is not a true resort, it is a traditional fishing village that has only begun to adapt to the growing demand for tourism on Mallorca. There can be a lack of infrastructure, including spotty public transport. The town has a limited nightlife that is mainly restricted to hotel bars.

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.