East (Cala d'Or, Cala Millor, Canyamel)
Canyamel
Canyamel is a very quiet coastal resort in Mallorca's far north-east with a sandy beach, a golf course and, for a place of its size, an exceptional density of luxury hotels and top-class restaurants.
Luxury Peace and quiet Couples Nature
Pine trees and rocky edges frame the bay on both sides.
Canyamel belongs to the municipality of Capdepera and lies in a valley between pine-covered slopes. Instead of a strip of hotels, the scene is shaped by individual large resorts, villa estates and the golf course. Above the resort are the Coves d'Artà, one of the island's best-known cave systems.
Is Canyamel right for your holiday?
Well suited to
- Quiet holidays with high hotel standards
- Golf, hiking and cave visits
- Couples looking for fine dining without a big city
Less suited to
- Budget holidays
- Nightlife and a large choice of bars
At a glance
- Region
- East (Cala d'Or, Cala Millor, Canyamel)
- From the airport
- 80 km · approx. 70 min
- Without a car
- 2/5
- Nearby beaches
- Platja de Canyamel
- Coordinates
- 39.6592, 3.4372
Resort profile compared
Editorial assessment from 1 to 5 – for comparing places, not as a rating.
- Beach4/5
- Peace and quiet5/5
- Nightlife1/5
- Families3/5
- Culture2/5
- Food & drink5/5
On the ground
What makes Canyamel special
Coves d'Artà
The cave system above the bay is one of the most striking sights in the north-east.
Top-class dining
Voro, the island's only two-star restaurant (as of 2026), is in Canyamel.
Golf and nature
The golf course and the walking trails in the valley shape the range of activities away from the beach.
Sights
What to see in Canyamel
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Stalactite cave
Cave system with a 22 m high stalagmite column
One of the most spectacular show caves on the island
Carretera de las Cuevas, 07589 Canyamel
Admission: see official website (approx. €16, prices change)
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Historic defence tower
Fortified tower house from the 13th century
Important example of Moorish-Catalan transitional architecture
Ctra. Artà-Canyamel Km 5, 07589 Capdepera
Admission: see official website
Accommodation
Where to stay in Canyamel?
Canyamel is one of Mallorca's most important luxury hotel villages: 5-star hotels, boutique and adults-only hotels. On top of that there are villa and finca estates on the hillsides.
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Getting around
The beach and hotels are close together; for everything beyond that – caves, neighbouring villages, restaurants further afield – a car makes sense.
Bus connections: Canyamel has seasonal bus connections to Capdepera, Cala Ratjada and Artà.
Active
Activities & experiences in Canyamel
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Canyamel Golf
Golf
Natural 18-hole course with marked changes in elevation and sea views as far as Menorca.
Av. d'Es Cap Vermell s/n, 07589 Capdepera, Mallorca
Beaches
Swimming near Canyamel
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Location of Canyamel and the nearest beaches.
Beaches
Beaches near Canyamel in detail
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Fine sandy beach · Canyamel
- Location:
- Canyamel bay, river mouth
- Surface:
- Sand
- Families:
- yes
- Facilities:
- Sunbed hire, showers
- Food & drink:
- Beach clubs, upmarket beach restaurants
- Parking:
- available
- Bus:
- limited
- Special feature:
- Pine-covered hills, freshwater river mouth
Food & drink
Restaurants in Canyamel
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Repsol Soles €€€€
Can Simoneta
Canyamel
- Sea view
- Special occasion
- Fine Dining
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€€€
Melbeach Restaurant
Canyamel
Mediterranean · Fish
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€€€
Porxada de Sa Torre
Canyamel
Traditional Mallorcan · Suckling pig
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€€€€
Sa Pleta by Marc Fosh
Canyamel
Mediterranean
Marc Fosh's second restaurant.
- Special occasion
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Michelin star Repsol Soles €€€€
Voro
Canyamel
- Hotel restaurant
- Special occasion
- Fine Dining
Bars & cafés
Coffee, aperitifs and evenings in Canyamel
Beach bars, chiringuitos & beach clubs
Places right on the beach or harbour – from simple chiringuitos (beach shacks) to upmarket beach clubs.
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Chiringuito Canyamel (S'Arenal de Canyamel) ↗
Beach restaurant/chiringuito right on the sand
Crowd: families, beach holidaymakers
Platja de Canyamel, 07589 Capdepera
Topics around Canyamel
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Frequently asked questions about Canyamel
Is Canyamel expensive?
Hotels and restaurants are mostly in the upmarket segment; cheap package deals are the exception here.
What can you do in Canyamel?
A day on the beach, the Coves d'Artà, golf, hiking in the valley and trips to Capdepera or Artà.
Do you need a car in Canyamel?
Not necessarily for a beach holiday, but yes for excursions and eating out further afield.
Image credits: Canyamel bay: Photo Kai Alpers(KaiHB), CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons