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Cala D'or
Up until the 1930's the Golden Coves of Cala d'Or were relatively undiscovered and the area was a local fishing village. The village developed into a holiday resort suitable for holiday homes and relaxing summer breaks after the arrival of a group of avant-garde artists in the 1930's, who were attracted to the village's idyllic charms and settled there. Originally the harbour was located on one of the many sandy beaches in a rocky cove, which are called 'calas'. However since the development of the area the resort has now spread over several of these coves, each with their own beach hotel, quaint villas and apartment blocks. The resort itself is immensely chic and stylish, with facilities that cater towards to families and the resort is situated in within easy distance of many smaller resorts and picturesque villages. There is a regular bus service along the south east coastline, giving visitors ample opportunity to explore the surrounding towns and villages and Puerto Petro, Cala Egos, Cala Figuera, Cala Llombarts, Cala Mondrago and Cala Santanyi are just a few of the local delights worthy of exploration. Cala d'Or is also home to an impressive marina, which attracts mostly expensive and stylish yachts and the yachting set can often be found moored here for the summer.
Majorca's best shopping district is in Cala d'Or, with stylish boutiques, galleries and leather shops. Avinguda Tagomago is the main shopping street and it is filled with chic designer shops, specialising in clothes, shoes and accessories at astoundingly good prices. The shopping area also provides a wide variety of souvenirs, including crafted glass and traditional pottery and sculpted woodcarvings. Bargains are also available on jewellery, designer sunglasses and perfume and for visitors on a self-catering holiday in Cala d'Or, Caprabo is the largest supermarket on the resort with a wide range of well-known produce available and it is open to 9pm every night except Sunday.
The best restaurants in Cala d'Or are located around the marina, which is a lively area with a wonderful mixture of international chic and culinary delights. In the centre of the town you can find tapas bars, pizza parlours, fast food restaurants and traditional British pub meals available and in the marina the Café Continental offers a good range of snacks and sandwiches for lunch. The gastronomic delights of the high-class seafood restaurants in Puerto Petro are also worth trying, especially when you can enjoy good food in such picturesque surroundings.
Cala d'Or is a tasteful resort offering luxury holidays with a range of stylish entertainment on an evening. The nightlife, like the resort is predominantly chic with a mixture of bars and cafes catering to high society. Some popular nightspots are Disco Alfa and Linekers, offering the latest music and exotic cocktails. Other bars and clubs of interest include the wild Farrahs Planet Ibiza and Hollywoods. However it is worth noting that the resort is family orientated and does not cater to the loud and wild 18-30 crowds and the music bars and nightclubs tend to be closed and quiet by 2am.
Cala Gran is the largest of the seven beaches in Cala d'Or, all of which consist of clear shallow waters and fine white sand. Water sporting activities in the resort range from windsurfing, sailing, and scuba diving to 'champagne cruises' along the sun kissed coastline. The neighbouring resort of Cala Mondrago has two enchanting coves and can be visited via the mini train from Cala d'Or and there are a variety of excursions to the isle of Cabrera and the villages of Puerto Petro, Sa Colonia de Sant Jordi and Cala Figuera.
