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Whitewashed villas above a string of pine-fringed coves on Mallorca's southeast coast
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An Ibizan town on the Mallorcan coast
Cala d'Or began as one man's idea. In 1932 Josep Costa Ferrer, an artist and architect from Ibiza, planned a holiday settlement on this stretch of Mallorca's southeast coast and built it the way they did at home: low, white, flat-roofed houses set among the pines. Strict planning has kept it that way. The town still looks more like Ibiza than Mallorca, and there is no high-rise block in sight.
Our Cala d'Or collection runs to 50+ villas and apartments. There are three-bedroom villas with private pools and sea views above Cala Esmeralda and Cala Serena, large apartments looking over the water, a few properties a short walk from the sand and some houses big enough for several families together.
Below you will find the coves, the countryside behind them and the best months to come.
Cala d'Or at a glance
- Villas
- 50+ villas and apartments, with up to 22 bedrooms
- Guide prices
- Typically £2,100 to £5,500 a week, from around £1,200
- The coves
- Cala Gran, Cala d'Or, Cala Esmeralda, Cala Ferrera, Cala Serena, Cala Llonga and Cala Egos
- Best time
- May to October for swimming; spring and autumn for walking and cycling
- Airport
- Palma, around 60 km and just under an hour by road
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Villa Alborada Santanyi Cala d’Or: Luxurious 5-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Cala d’Or5 bedrooms
Finca Tramuntana Cala d’Or: Luxury 22-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Cala d’Or22 bedrooms
Casa Garbi Cala d’Or: Luxury 3-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Sea Views – Cala d’Or3 bedrooms
Villa Sa Font Cala d’Or: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Seaview & Beach Access – Cala d’Or6 bedroomsWhere to stay in Cala d'Or
The centre around Cala Gran and Cala d'Or puts beaches and restaurants within walking distance. Cala Esmeralda, Cala Ferrera and Cala Serena to the east are quieter, Cala Egos lies beyond the marina, and Portopetro and Santanyí are close by for a slower, more Mallorcan pace.
Seven small beaches and no promenade
Cala d'Or has no long beach. Instead the coast is cut into a series of narrow inlets, each with a strip of pale sand, pines growing right down to the rocks and water clear enough to count the fish. Cala Gran is the largest and the easiest for small children. Cala Esmeralda is named for the colour of its water, and Cala Ferrera and Cala Serena, further east, are smaller and better for snorkelling along the rocky edges.
The marina sits in Cala Llonga, the long inlet between the old centre and Cala Egos. It is one of the best-sheltered harbours on the island and the place to charter a boat for the day. Most of the town's shops and restaurants are a short stroll away.
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Protected coves and a fishing harbour
A couple of kilometres to the southwest, the Mondragó Natural Park protects around 785 hectares of coast and farmland, with dry stone walls and groves of carob, almond and fig. Its two best coves, Cala Mondragó and s'Amarador, are joined by a footpath. Apart from a beach bar or two there is very little building, and that is the attraction. In summer, go early, because the car parks fill quickly.
Portopetro, next door, is a small harbour of fishing boats and waterside tables. Further south, Cala Figuera and Cala Santanyí are just as unhurried.
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Market mornings and a hilltop sanctuary
Santanyí, the golden-stone town a short drive inland, comes alive on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Market stalls selling olives, cheese, sobrassada, baskets and linen spread through the streets around the Plaça Major. Arrive before ten and stay for lunch. Wednesday is the calmer of the two days.
To the north is Felanitx, an old wine town, and the road above it climbs to the sanctuary of Sant Salvador, with views over much of the southeast of the island. Portocolom, the harbour below, is still lined with traditional fishing boats.
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Pa amb oli, tumbet and a long warm autumn
Mallorcan cooking is generous country food. There is pa amb oli, bread rubbed with tomato and olive oil and topped with ham or cheese; tumbet, a layered dish of aubergine, potato and pepper; frit mallorquí; and an ensaïmada with your morning coffee. Down at the marina, menus lean towards grilled fish and rice dishes.
The sea is warm enough for swimming from around June to October. July and August are hot and busy, so May, June and September are the best months, with quieter coves and long evenings. Our concierge can arrange boat charters, a private chef, restaurant tables, car hire and transfers from Palma.
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Casa Sirocco Cala d’Or: 3-Bedroom Luxury Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Cala d’Or3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,565 a week
Casa Cala d’Or: Spacious 5-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Cala d’Or5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £5,544 a week
Villa Tramuntana Cala d’Or: Luxury 5-Bedroom Villa with Seaviews & Pool – Cala d’Or5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £5,495 a week
Villa Alborada S’Estanyol Cala d’Or: Luxury 5-Bedroom Apartment with Seaview & Pool – Cala d’Or5 bedrooms · sleeps 10From £5,488 a week
Villa Alborada Cala Blanca Cala d’Or: Stunning 5-Bedroom Villa with Pool & Sea Views – Cala d’Or5 bedrooms · sleeps 9From £5,460 a week
Villa Alborada Cala Serena Cala d’Or: Stunning 3-Bedroom Beachfront Apartment with Pool – Cala d’Or3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £5,180 a week
Villa Solano Mondrago Cala d’Or: Luxury 6-Bedroom Villa with Private Pool & Seaviews – Cala d’Or6 bedrooms · sleeps 12From £5,138 a week
Casa Llevant Cala d’Or: Spacious 3-Bedroom Apartment with Seaviews & Pool – Cala d’Or3 bedrooms · sleeps 6From £4,795 a weekWhy book your Cala d'Or villa with Excellence Luxury Villas
The right house, not the nearest one
Cala d'Or spreads across several headlands and coves, and we know which villas are a walk from a beach, which look over the marina and which sit quietly up among the pines. With 50+ properties in Cala d'Or, we can usually find the house that suits you rather than the one that happens to be free. Search by size, pool, location and price, or tell us what you have in mind and we will put together a shortlist.
Book direct
You book with us directly, with no booking fees. Questions about access, parking, pool heating or how far it really is to the nearest beach go to people who can find out the answer.
A concierge who knows the territory
Boat charters from the marina, a private chef, restaurant tables, car hire, nannies and transfers from Palma airport. Our concierge team arranges all of it, leaving you free to decide which terrace to sit on.
A house for every kind of party
Couples, families with small children, three generations together or a crowd of friends celebrating a birthday: we match the house to the group, down to the number of bathrooms and whether the pool is fenced.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the best area to stay in Cala d'Or?
The centre, around Cala Gran and Cala d'Or, suits those who want to walk to the beach, the marina and dinner. Cala Esmeralda, Cala Ferrera and Cala Serena to the east are quieter, and Cala Egos, beyond the marina, has its own small coves and restaurants.
When is the best time to visit Cala d'Or?
The sea is warm enough for swimming from around June to October, with July and August the hottest and busiest months. May, June and September give you warm weather and quieter coves, and spring and autumn are good for walking in the Mondragó Natural Park.
Why does Cala d'Or look so different from the rest of Mallorca?
The town was planned in the 1930s by Josep Costa Ferrer, an architect from Ibiza, who based it on the low, whitewashed, flat-roofed houses of his home island. Planning rules have kept that style, so Cala d'Or still has a distinctly Ibizan look.
Can you arrange a private chef at a villa in Cala d'Or?
Yes. Our concierge can arrange a private chef for a single dinner or your whole stay, along with cookery lessons, guided visits, transfers and restaurant reservations.
How much does a luxury villa in Cala d'Or cost?
Across our 50+ villas in Cala d'Or, weekly rates typically range from £2,100 to £5,500, with the most affordable from around £1,200 a week and the largest estates well above. Prices depend on the size of the property, its location and the season, with July and August the most expensive. These are guide prices based on current listings; each property page shows its own rates for your dates.
How far is Cala d'Or from Palma airport?
Cala d'Or is around 60 km from Palma airport, just under an hour's drive on the Ma-19 through Campos. Buses run, but they involve a change in Palma, so a hire car or private transfer is far easier. Our concierge can arrange either.
Are there villas in Cala d'Or for large groups?
Yes. Our Cala d'Or collection includes properties with up to 22 bedrooms. Tell us the size of your party and the occasion, and we will send a shortlist that suits it.
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