Guide to Cala D'or

'Want to put on the style? Cala d'Or's sophisticated vibe, glittering marina and sublime golden-sanded coves tick all the right boxes.'

There's a chicness about Cala d'Or that's unmissable. One of Majorca's most stylish resorts, this marina-centred community is high on the island's rich-and-famous list.

Spread around seven south-eastern coves and comprised of whitewashed apartments, villas and restaurants, its epicentre is a glittering, yacht-filled marina. With its stylish, small-town feel, it's a lovely place to lose a few hours. Browse for souvenirs at the galleries, boutiques and leather and ceramic shops before relaxing at a waterside cafe. Then enjoy a leisurely lunch or chilled cocktail as you watch the world pass by, serenaded by the gentle kiss of waves on the sleek, sunlit boats.

When you're not pottering and people-watching, cherry-pick from the resort's popular beaches. The main cove of Cala Gran fronts the pedestrianised centre and offers stunning yellow sands, sunbeds and pedalos for enjoying the safe, clear waters. Further on, the cove of Cala Llonga borders the marina, making it ideal if you want water's edge restaurants right on tap. And if you're particularly fussy, take a brief saunter in either direction to discover the five other coves, each as alluring as the last.

Next up, why not succumb to the sightseeing urge? Travel to Palma, where a chic marina rubs shoulders with an atmospheric old town crowded with shops, galleries and traditional tapas bars. Or disappear into the countryside to uncover romantic villages like Felanitx with its lively Sunday market.

By night though, it's hard to better Cala d'Or. Settle at a starlit restaurant for a dinner of chargrilled fish accompanied by a fine local wine. And then live it up at the sociable, but never frenetic bars and discos, giving your day a magical finale.

Today, the name Cala d'Or refers to the string of coves punctuating this part of Majorca's varied coastline. Each has something unique to offer, whether it be the largest of the beaches at Cala Gran or the opulent marina at Cala Llonga. While the restaurant and cafe clad wharves at the marina may attract couples, the sheltered coves make excellent and safe bathing conditions for children.

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