Cala D’Or (Catalan for ‘Golden Cove’) is a sheltered coastal resort on the southeast coast of Mallorca.
Cala d’Or is made up of several small coves, each with its own feel, so where you stay matters. Our local team can help you choose a villa or apartment close to the beach, the marina or somewhere quieter.
Luxury villa rentals in Cala d’Or, Mallorca
Balearic Villas offers holiday villas and apartments to rent in Cala d’Or at a wide range of prices.
What to see and do in Cala d’Or
Boat trips: take a trip on one of the local glass-bottomed boats.
Caves of Hams: interesting cavernous formations and beautiful underground lake. Just a short drive from Cala d’Or.
Caves of Drach: one of Mallorca’s best-known cave attractions, in nearby Porto Cristo.
Cala Gran: Cala d’Or’s largest pine-fringed cove beach. Sun loungers and parasols available for hire. Roped-off area for safe swimming.
Cala Llonga Marina: a marina on Mallorca’s east coast.
Felanitx Market: this nearby Sunday market is one of the best-known markets in Mallorca.
Annual Fiesta: Cala d’Or’s ‘Fiesta de la Mare de Deu del Mar’ (Feast of Our Lady of the Sea) is held in mid August every year. Look out for the spectacular maritime procession around the harbour area.
Cycling: good area to enjoy cycling if the rigours of the Tramuntana mountains in the north of the island are a little too much for you. Great way to explore the lovely coves of Cala d’Or.
Holiday villas in Cala d’Or
Originally a small fishing port, ‘Cala d’Or’ is actually the collective name for several coastal resorts in one, all featuring small, pretty marinas. These are Cala Gran, Cala Serena, Cala Ferrera, Cala Llonga and Cala Esmeralda.
Today Cala d’Or is a smart, modern resort on the east coast of Mallorca. The town has the feel of an Andalusian ‘pueblo’, neither too big nor too small, and its little coves are backed by pine-covered cliffs and sheltered from the wind. The water is clear and calm, which makes it ideal for swimming and other water sports.
So whether it’s a cool, contemporary villa, or a cosy, modern apartment overlooking the sea, we have a variety of rental accommodation options for you to choose from.
Scuba diving and water sports
Cala d’Or is a good choice if you like being on or in the water. Besides swimming, snorkelling, fishing, pedalos and boat trips, you can also try scuba diving. You’ll find a scuba diving centre at Cala Ferrera and there is also a dive centre on Cala Gran Beach.
How to get to and around Cala d’Or
Cala d’Or is roughly 65 km east of Palma and its International Airport. If arriving at your holiday rental accommodation by hire car from the airport, initially join the Ma-19 motorway heading towards Campos. At Campos turn onto the Ma-5120 direction Felanitx. From here, continue eastwards, following the signs to Cala d’Or.
You can of course take a taxi from the airport instead and hire a car once in the resort.
Regular, reliable buses run from Cala d’Or into Mallorca’s capital city of Palma every day of the week as well as to Manacor and Cala Ratjada. There is also a tourist ‘mini train’ to shuttle you along the coast to the beaches at Cala Esmeralda, Cala Llonga and Porto Petro.
Whether you are looking for a villa for family and friends or an apartment for a romantic break, our team will help you find the right place in the Cala d’Or area. Nearby Santanyí is also worth a look.
Villas in Cala d’Or: frequently asked questions
How far is Cala d’Or from Palma airport?
Cala d’Or is roughly 65 km east of Palma airport. By hire car, join the Ma-19 motorway towards Campos, then take the Ma-5120 towards Felanitx and follow the signs to Cala d’Or. You can also take a taxi and hire a car once in the resort.
What are the beaches like in Cala d’Or?
Cala d’Or is a collection of sheltered coves backed by pine-covered cliffs. Cala Gran is the largest cove beach, with sun loungers and parasols for hire and a roped-off area for safe swimming.
Can I get around Cala d’Or without a car?
Regular buses run from Cala d’Or to Palma every day, and to Manacor and Cala Ratjada. A tourist mini train also runs along the coast to Cala Esmeralda, Cala Llonga and Porto Petro.
What is there to do in Cala d’Or?
You can take a glass-bottomed boat trip, go scuba diving at Cala Ferrera or Cala Gran, visit the Caves of Hams and the Caves of Drach nearby, or go to the Sunday market in Felanitx. See also Santanyí.
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