Cala d'Or
CALA D'OR
Cala d’Or is one of the most popular southern coastal areas of Mallorca. It is made up of a serie of small sandy coves of similar features. You can gather magnificent beaches, shopping, gastronomy, and nightlife areas, as well as interesting excursions. The Cala d’Or marina called Port Petit is one of the most appreciated in Mallorca.
In addition to the Cala d’Or beach, we find Cala Gran, Cala Esmeralda, Cala Ferrera, Cala Serena, Cala Galera, Cala Egos, and Caló d’es Pou. The beaches, framed in low sandstone cliffs contrasting with clear turquoise waters are deeper than long.
The two closest excursions are the old 18th century military fortress Es Fortí declared site of cultural interest, and the Mondragó Natural Park and its surrounding bush. Mondragó includes splendid sandy beaches such as Ses Fonts de n’Alis and S’Amarador, is considered as one of the most beautiful coves in Mallorca.
Beaches
Cala Egos (or caló de ses Egos)
Caló d'es Pou (or caleta d'es Pou)
Cala Gran
It is so called for being the largest of all the coves featuring the town. Steep walls, fine sand, lush pine bush are surrounding this narrow beach, where you can enjoy peaceful waters.
Cala Petita (officially Cala d'Or and formerly known as Caló de ses Dones)
It is made of white sand and flanked by low-lying rocks, ending in a small fine sand area with slight level difference. There are sand terraces on the back.
Cala Esmeralda
Cala Ferrera
Located north of Cala Esmeralda, its coastline is 60 meters wide.
In front of the wide natural mouth that gives access to this part of the coastline lays the islet of Farallón de Cala Ferrera.
Cala Serena
This sandy area is surrounded by low vertical cliffs, and display a multitude of caves, and the typical Mediterranean coastal pine as well.