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Cala Millor

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It is no surprise that year after year approximately 13 million tourists from abroad choose the Balearic Islands to spend their holidays, and, along the same lines, that Majorca is the most visited island thanks to its beaches, landscapes, enviable climate and, of course, thanks to the delicious Mediterranean food. Cala Millor beach, located in the east of Majorca, between the coastal towns of Servera and Son Servera and close to Punta de N'Amer and Cala Bona, is a wonderful spot to stay and enjoy all these and many other places of interest in the area. That is why we offer you our Iberostar Waves Cala Millor spa hotel in Majorca.

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In order to discover what Cala Milor holidays mean as comfortably as possible, we offer you one of the best hotels of which Majorca is famous for - Iberostar Waves Cala Millor hotel. It is an adult-only beach hotel with all the facilities, essential to experience to the full all the tranquillity this part of the Majorcan coast radiates.

If you are visiting Majorca you must try the food. Staying at Iberostar Cala Millor hotel, among many other culinary options, our guests can try the many local dishes the hotel restaurant offers. Get ready to savour the best of both Mediterranean and international cuisine. Our chef is proud to present you with specialties, such as the must-try tumbet (a traditional vegetable dish), juicy sobrasada (pork sausage with paprika) and, of course, ensaimadas (a local sticky bun). And, there is no question that all these delights will taste even better should you choose to enjoy them on our terrace overlooking the sea.

And even if you are not tempted by all the activities in Cala Milor, our hotel is still the right place to help you to set aside all your problems and worries with one of the spa experiences which Iberostar Cala Millor hotel offers you. And why not complete the experience with a sauna session, a restorative massage, aromatherapy or a beauty scrub treatments?  You can even request an exclusive gold therapy session, can you imagine?

Moreover, you can keep yourself in shape training in the hotel gym or go swimming in the outdoor or heated pools. This option is ideal if you are planning your holidays to Cala Millor outside the summer season.

At night, to top off whatever exciting or relaxing activities you choose, we invite you to enjoy our live music shows, including jazz concerts which will definitely touch your heart.

Check out our holiday offers in Cala Milor and remember that Iberostar Waves Cala Millor hotel provides one of the best Majorca accommodation options. Staying with us all you need to worry about is packing your suitcases. We will take care of the rest, allowing you to rejoice in everything this fascinating corner of the Balearic Islands is blessed with.

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Enjoy the best beaches of Cala Millor

If we had to highlight one special tourist attraction in this place, without a doubt it would be the excellent beaches of Cala Millor. Fine white sand and not too deep turquoise blue waters put them at the top of the list of the best beaches in Majorca. In addition, being a safe, peaceful enclave providing all the services one could need it is a perfect destination for family or romantic holidays.

One of the best local beaches is the Cala Millor Beach, also known as Cala Nau or Son Moro - the most extensive beach on the east coast of Majorca. In addition, this 1.8 km long and 35 m wide family beach has a large number of restaurants, bars and a marina in its neighbourhood. Plus, Cala Millor Beach has been granted a blue flag for the quality of its facilities and waters.

When staying in Cala Millor remember to visit Cala Bona - a small bay located just 3 km from Son Servera. It is also worth paying a visit to Playa Sa Coma close to Porto Cristo which is ideal for anchoring boats and one of the best places to practice diving in Majorca.

Other recommended beaches are Cala Mondragó, located in the same nature reserve, and Cala Sa Marjal beach also known as Es Ribells which is one of the best places to spend your family holidays in Majorca. And to complete this list Port Vell beach, one of the quietest beaches in Cala Millor, located less than in 4 km from Son Servera and Cala Millor, is peppered with beautiful pine trees running into an area of coarse sand; as the name of the beach indicates it used to be a small port.

Moreover, part of the coast has been declared a nature reserve, meaning you can relax contemplating hypnotic landscapes.

a sandy beach next to a body of water

Things to do in Cala Millor

Apart from being an outstanding destination to enjoy the sun and beach, Cala Millor is ideal for all types of excursions and outdoor activities. The list of things to do in Cala Millor offers you an enormous number of options.

For example, there are 8-hour guided tours allowing you to discover highly recommended places such as the beautiful bay of Puerto Pollensa, Formentor beach or Colomer viewpoint, which also includes a boat trip.

Do you fancy a horse ride? This is another popular thing to do in Cala Millor – why not visit Rancho Grande to give this kind of activity a go? And what about renting a boat in order to access some of the most amazing hidden bays of Majorca? If you are looking for the chance to practice water sports in Majorca, scuba diving in Cala Millor is an amazing experience, as is paddle surfing.

For those wishing to let out some adrenaline, there are two vibrant half-day quad routes that allow you to explore the eastern and northern coasts of Majorca which are studded with castles, monasteries and charming villages.

If trekking is what you are after, take advantage of your Cala Millor holidays and explore the best areas to go hiking in Majorca. Our advice is to head into the Punta de n'Amer Nature Reserve until you reach the castle; the views from there are unspeakable.

Finally, it is worth mentioning that Cala Millor and its surroundings are a great area for shopping, where one can buy typical Majorcan products or have a drink at night at one of the most fashionable places.

Activities in Cala Millor

Activities in Cala Millor and its surroundings seem to have been planned for families with kids. There is an amazing natural environment, with Mondragó Park to the south, the fabulous Costa de los Pinos and the area of Punta de n’Amer close by. Cala Millor features the best infrastructure for tourists across Majorca. Visitors can hire a bike to explore the coast or visit charming villages such as Porto Cristo, Sant Llorenç or Son Servera, where they will find the very essence of the island and its traditional culture.

What to do and what to see in Cala Millor

  • Son Servera Towers: A series of medieval structures intended to protect the land against attacks stand along the coast: the towers of Port Nou and Pula, and the tower that is currently part of the main church in Son Servera.
  • Mondragó Nature Park: This is one of the most beautiful natural areas in Majorca and the most important of its kind on the east and southeast coast of the island. Cliffs, junipers, small pine forests opening out to unspoilt coves with golden sand or sea-battered rocks are all part of this nature park. You can spend some time watching birds too.
  • Drach caves: The coast of Cala Millor, Costa de los Pinos, Porto Cristo, Sant Llorenç, Son Servera and Artà hosts numerous caves and archaeological sites not to be missed. Some of them are the caves of Drach, some 10km away from Cala Millor, Cova d’Es Rafal de Baix and Cova de Sa Font Gata.
  • Sa Fonteta: It is an old stream running by a nice oak grove in Puig de sa Font. This brook supplied water to Son Servera for many years. Today it can be visited but is no longer used as a source of water.
  • Basilica of Son Peretó: This basilica is one of the primary historical attractions in the southeast coast of Majorca. The religious building, in the municipality of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar, a few kilometres from the heart of Cala Millor, is housed in an old Majorcan property and is part of one of the most important Paleo-Christian sites on the island.
  • New Church: Called S'Església Nova in the Catalan language, this church was built in 1905 and renovated since then. At present, it is a landmark of Son Servera and a fine example of religious art in this town. Inside, Sa Capella Fonda is worth taking a look at.
  • Ca s’Hereu: Another must-visit in Son Servera, the houses or possessions of Ca s’Hereu are traditional country properties. In other Spanish regions, similar structures are called ‘masías’ or ‘cortijos’.

Events in Cala Millor

The events and popular festival in Cala Millor draw visitors from all the towns on the island and offer activities for all, from gymkhana for children and outdoor concerts or parties to traditional feasts like St Joseph’s or St Roch’s in Porto Petro or the procession held at sea every year in Cala d’Or.

Main events in Cala Millor

  • 5 January –Three Wise Men Parade: Children share their dreams and wishes at this fantastic parade held every year in Sant Llorenç, Son Carrió and Sa Coma. The Three Kings of Orient go along the main streets in these villages, giving out gifts to the little ones.
  • 16 and 17 January – Feast of Sant Antoni: The festivals honouring Saint Anthony held in Cala Millor and Sant Llorenç are real fun. Although they take place in winter, locals dine out, cooking on barbecue grills outdoors and lighting bonfires for dimonis to run and dance around.
  • February and March – Carnival: Carnival changes dates every year, but in this area in the east of Majorca it never fails to be a vibrant festival. One of the typical events is the burial of the sardine in Son Carrió, which puts an end to many days of revelry and marks the beginning of Lent. There is a parade, the burning of the sardine and a cookout of sardines out of doors.
  • March and April – Easter in Cala Millor: Large groups of visitors come to Cala Millor and the sun gets warmer in Easter. There are processions in this and other towns as well, plus traditional religious services.
  • April – Pancaritat Festival: Pancaritat is one of the most traditional popular festivals on the calendar of Majorca. In Sant Llorenç it consists of a walk from the church to the estate of Son Vives, around 3km from the centre of town, where a meal is prepared and eaten in the open air. The menu includes traditional treats: panadas, cocarrois and robiols.
  • May – Son Carrió Patron Saint’s Day: Music, dance and locally made products come together at this traditional festival that includes a country farm fair, painting competitions, cookouts, concerts and art exhibitions.
  • August – Sant Llorenç Patron Saint’s Day: This festival is well known for its evening race, which draws thousands of participants. There are concerts, folk dance performances, a horse show and a night fair in the former railway station. Children’s entertainment, competitions, typical food and lively parties complete the festival.
  • September – Tourist Day in Cala Millor: Tourist Day is a very special event in Cala Millor, as it is dedicated to all the visitors who come from different European countries. There is entertainment for children, sporting competitions, dance, concerts, fireworks, cookouts, arts and crafts markets, etc. A plan you cannot miss if you come to Cala Millor on holiday in the late summer.

Sports for all ages in Cala Millor

The sports you can tackle when you visit Cala Millor have a lot to do with the natural setting that surrounds it. You can go hiking, scuba diving, horse riding, climbing or deep-water soloing (psicobloc), bike touring or sailing, and you can also play golf. Outdoor sports in Cala Millor and the nearby towns are a great way of engaging in exciting adventures and exploring this touristy area in Majorca.

Sports in Cala Millor

  • Scuba diving in Cala Millor: All along the coast of Cala Millor, Sa Coma, Cala Bona and Costa de los Pinos are the best scuba diving schools in Majorca. All of them offer courses for children and grant the official PADI certification.
  • Sailing in Cala Bona: Sailing is one of the amazing sports you take up when on holiday in Cala Millor. In nearby Cala Bona there is a fully equipped marina, one of the best on the east coast of Majorca. There are sailboats to hire and intensive sailing courses for both adults and children.
  • Golf in Pula: There is a fabulous golf course in Pula. It is a par-70, 18-hole course, featuring the longest and most challenging itinerary in Majorca. It is perfect for advanced golfers, but those who have never held a club before can also have a great time in it.
  • Paddle boarding in Costa de los Pinos: Paddle boarding, or stand-up paddle surfing, is becoming more and more popular, as it is suitable for all ages. The calm Mediterranean water is ideal for paddlers who want to glide along the coast for long distances. In Cala Millor and other spots on the Majorcan coast from Son Servera to Costa de los Pinos there are schools and companies offering lessons for beginners and gear at convenient prices.
  • Climbing and deep-water soloing in Cala Varques: Majorca, and more precisely Cala Varques in Cala Millor, is considered to be among the best places in the world to do psicobloc. The area attracts some of the most renowned climbers, who can be seen perched on the sea cliffs in the summer.

Experiences in Cala Millor

Holidays in Cala Millor are like a safe ticket to having fun in a natural setting. Water sports, hiking or cycle touring, sailing, children’s games, parties till dawn, romantic dinners, sunrises over the Mediterranean Sea… There are countless experiences waiting for you in Cala Millor. This town on the east coast of Majorca has the perfect combination of family-friendly restaurants and the best bars or clubs for night owls in Majorca. In sum, a place where all visitors will have terrific fun.

Experiences in Cala Millor: What to do

  • Sailing the coast: One of the things you can do in Cala Millor is to go sailing on a catamaran or sailboat along the marvellous coast from Cala Bona to Cala Ratjada. A perfect experience to share with friends, kids or romantic partners.
  • Cocktails by the sea: The true taste of your holiday can lie in such a simple experience as sitting on one of the many terraces in Cala Millor and enjoying the best panoramic views of the Mediterranean. Here you can watch the sun go down, caressed by the sea breeze, and have a great time with your dearest one or a group of friends.
  • Traditional market in Cala Millor: Shopping in Cala Millor’s colourful traditional market, or just browsing through the items in the stalls, is a great way to pick up a few Majorcan souvenirs for your friends and family back home: artisan foods, traditional arts and crafts, Mediterranean summer clothes, and so on. This lively outdoor market opens every Monday.
  • A day full of family fun: If you are travelling with the kids, Fantasy Park has everything you need to have a great time outdoors, from bouncy castles to zipline tours and swings, within walking distance to the beach.