Beach at Cala Bona on the east coast

East (Cala d'Or, Cala Millor, Canyamel)

Cala Bona

Cala Bona is a former fishing village on the east coast that merges seamlessly into Cala Millor via the beach promenade – quieter, more family-oriented and grown up around a small marina.

Families Peace and quiet Beach holidays No hire car needed

The old fishing harbour is still the heart of the town today.

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Cala Bona belongs to the municipality of Son Servera and forms the northern end of the Badia de Llevant. The small harbour with its waterfront restaurants is the centre, and the promenade leads to Cala Millor without car traffic. The resort is considered one of the most accessible on the island.

Is Cala Bona right for your holiday?

Well suited for

  • Quiet beach holidays with short distances
  • Holidays with limited mobility – the resort has good step-free access
  • Harbour atmosphere without the party scene

Less suited for

  • Nightlife
  • Long, wide stretches of beach right in the resort

At a glance

Region
East (Cala d'Or, Cala Millor, Canyamel)
From the airport
65 km · approx. 60 min
Without a car
4/5
Nearby beaches
Cala Bona
Coordinates
39.6042, 3.3872

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  • Beach4/5
  • Peace and quiet4/5
  • Nightlife1/5
  • Families4/5
  • Culture1/5
  • Food & drink3/5

On the ground

What makes Cala Bona special

Small marina

The harbour with its waterfront restaurants is the heart of the resort.

Promenade to Cala Millor

The continuous promenade connects both resorts without through traffic.

Getting around with few barriers

Cala Bona is considered one of the most accessible holiday resorts in Mallorca.

Accommodation

Where to stay in Cala Bona?

Mid-sized beach and boutique hotels, many of them adults-only or with accessible facilities. Fincas are found in the hilly hinterland of Son Servera, not in the resort itself.

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Getting around locally

The harbour, beach and Cala Millor can be reached on foot via the promenade; for trips to Artà or inland, you need a car or the bus.

Bus connections: TIB line A42 connects Cala Bona, together with Cala Millor and Sa Coma, to Palma airport.

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Activities & experiences in Cala Bona

  • Golfer on a Mediterranean golf course in Mallorca with mountains and sea views

    Golf Club Son Servera

    Golf

    Long-established club on the east coast with sea and mountain views; known for the Pine Trap.

    Urb. Costa de los Pinos s/n, 07559 Son Servera, Mallorca

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  • Pula Golf Resort

    Golf

    Tournament-tested resort course with a TrackMan range and a challenging Olazábal redesign.

    Ctra. Son Servera–Capdepera km 3, 07550 Son Servera, Mallorca

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Beaches

Swimming near Cala Bona

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Location of Cala Bona and the nearest beaches.

Beaches

Beaches near Cala Bona in detail

  • Platja de Cala Bona ↗

    Artificial sandy coves (3) · Cala Bona

    Location:
    right in the resort, around the harbour
    Ground:
    Sand
    Families:
    very high (sheltered from waves)
    Facilities:
    Sunloungers, step-free access
    Food & drink:
    on the promenade
    Parking:
    available
    Bus:
    yes
    Special feature:
    considered particularly accessible
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Food & Drink

Restaurants in Cala Bona

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Bars & cafés

Coffee, aperitifs and evenings in Cala Bona

Traditional bars & cafés

Everyday places for coffee, breakfast, tapas and an afternoon beer – explicitly not nightlife.

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Frequently asked questions about Cala Bona

How far away is Cala Millor?

The two resorts merge into each other and are connected on foot by the beach promenade.

Is Cala Bona quiet?

Yes. The resort is family-oriented, and nightlife plays practically no role.

Is there a beach?

Yes, the Platja de Cala Bona in the resort – details are in the beach section of this page.

Route

Image credits: Beach at Cala Bona on the east coast: Photo Polly Tunnel, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons