Cala D’Or

Cala D'Or

2 Days, 2 Culture-Based Day Trips from Cala d’Or

Cala d’Or, situated on the Spanish Balearic island of Mallorca, is a popular holiday resort famous for its seemingly endless sunshine, stunning natural setting, and proliferation of gorgeous sandy beaches. The collective title of Cala d’Or comprises a number of beautiful coves (Cala Esmeralda, Cala Ferrera, Cala Gran, Cala Serena, and Cala Llonga), and with a surprising diversity of size and amenities, there’s the cliched (but highly desirable!) “something for everyone” here – including the opportunity to explore some culture

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Soak Up the History and Nature of Beautiful Cala d’Or

The lovely village of Cala d’Or, on Mallorca’s southwest coast, is well known for its fabulous beaches and has long been popular with visitors of all kinds. While there’s certainly more than enough to keep you occupied, with its lovely calm waters, seven secluded and protected sandy bays, and a sophisticated ambience, it’s not only picturesque but also a little quieter than some of the other resorts on Mallorca. For this reason (and many others), it’s a brilliant option for those looking for a slightly slower pace of holiday.

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Under the Sea: Dive Deep in Cala D’Or

Cala D’Or is one of the most family-friendly resorts on Majorca, with safe swimming, calm seas and a host of attractions that are perfectly suited to the younger members of the family. But the wonderful thing about this lovely little Balearic gem is that it’s just as appealing for adults, too. While a family holiday is all about spending time together, there’s no harm in sneaking away for a little downtime – after all, it should be the parents’ holiday

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Planning a Teen-Friendly Holiday in Cala d’Or

Summer family holidays are an annual event that the whole family can look forward to. The great thing about your kids getting older is that you can actually start doing things together which you all enjoy (a reward for the hours you spent in playgrounds with them when they were little). While at home you might be more used to looking at the top of your teen’s heads as they stare endlessly at their phones, a summer holiday on Spain’s beautiful island of Mallorca is a great chance to get out and do things together as a family. From trying

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Cala d’Or for Family Holidays with Teenagers

Teenagers and family holidays can be a difficult combination. They want to be independent and left to their own devices; whereas you know that they are not quite old enough for that just yet. My daughter is a long way off being a teenager but I do look forward and appreciate that planning family holidays that your teens will love must be tough. From my experience, however, Mallorca’s Cala d’Or offers families a great combination of things to do for adults and teens alike. Here is my guide to keeping the teenagers happy and off their iPods when in Cala

Recommended by Mum: Cala d’Or

From one mum to many more, I can highly recommend Cala d’Or as a holiday destination for families with small children. Although I only have one daughter at the moment, I have another baby on the way and am making my own list of potential destinations for family holidays that give my partner and me a break too. Cala d’Or is high up there! What To Do Western Encounter When the heat of the day hits and the little ones need a break, head out on a journey through the fabulous Tramuntana Mountains on the Soller Train. Meandering its way

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Cala d’Or with Young Children on a Budget: The Basics

Located on the east coast of Majorca, Cala d’Or is a lively, vibrant beach resort boasting pretty white-washed houses and numerous soft-sand coves. But, behind the pleasant first impressions, Cala d’Or is a must-visit for families with young children looking for a budget-conscious winter sun or summer holiday. Recommended read: What to Do In and Around Cala d’Or Not only does it offer small coves safe enough for the little ones to run around and swim (or learn to!) in the almost always calm sea, you will also find affordable, crowd-pleasing restaurants, and plenty of free activities to keep the

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Plan the Ultimate Hen Weekend in Cala d’Or

With well-priced luxury accommodation and lots of cheap flights, a ‘destination’ hen weekend in Spain is becoming a popular alternative – and the promise of sun, sea, and sand doesn’t hurt either! Cala d’Or, in Majorca, shapes up as a pretty fabulous option for the ultimate girls’ weekend getaway. With pampering, nightlife, and shopping priorities for a hen party itinerary, this lovely Balearic resort has plenty to please even the most discerning Bridezilla! Dance the Night Away The Time Out Party Cafe is exactly what it says on the tin – a party café! This lively bar and music venue

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Highlights of the Vatican City, Rome

Anyone who travels to Rome should make time and space on even the busiest itinerary to visit the historical and religious icon, Citta del Vaticano – or, as you may know it, the Vatican City. While it is, of course, the base of the Roman Catholic Pope and the smallest recognised state in the world, the Vatican City is also home to 11 different museums and the exquisite Vatican Gardens. To fully explore would take longer than most people have to spare, but at the very least you should include a visit to the following three highlights of the Vatican

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What to Do In and Around Cala d’Or

The Mallorcan holiday resort of Cala d’Or lies 60km south-east of Palma de Mallorca Airport. This former fishing village has grown into a popular, family-friendly destination with some lovely beaches, a fine selection of accommodation and a surprising number of good restaurants for such a relatively small resort. The town centre has a fairly cosmopolitan feeling about it with a good range of visitors from the UK, Germany and Scandinavia. Transport around Cala d’Or and to the outlying beaches is provided by the resort’s well known ‘mini-train’. Key to its growth has been the development of the exclusive marina which