Cala Ratjada in the east of Mallorca, view from Es Telegraf

Region · East

Eastern Mallorca: Cala d'Or, Cala Millor, Canyamel

Last checked: October 2026

A chain of small calas between pine trees and limestone rock – quiet resorts with holiday flats, marinas and short coastal paths.

The calas of the east lie close together and are linked by coastal paths.

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The short answer

Who is eastern Mallorca ideal for?

Eastern Mallorca stretches from Cala Ratjada via Cala Millor and Porto Cristo to Cala d'Or and Portocolom. The coast is made up of many small coves; the resorts are strongly geared towards holiday flats, villas and mid-sized hotels.

Coves instead of miles of beach

Instead of one continuous bay, dozens of calas line up here, often with sand, a shallow entry and clear water. Because they are small, they fill up quickly in high summer – if you come early or travel in the off-season, you will have them almost to yourself.

Excursions within reach

The Coves del Drac and Coves dels Hams caves near Porto Cristo, Capdepera castle, the weekly market in Artà and the coastal paths between the coves cover your bad-weather and culture days.

Getting around

Within the resorts you can walk everywhere; between the coves a car is handy. Bus connections exist but are less frequent than in the north. For trips to the caves and mountain villages, hiring a car for individual days is better value than hiring for a whole week.

Transfer from Palma Airport
around 50 to 70 minutes
Without a hire car
limited – yes within the resort, difficult between coves
Coastline
small sandy and rocky coves with pine trees
Season
May to October, many places closed for the winter

Good for

Couples and quiet family holidays Holiday flats and villas Snorkelling in clear coves Off-season in May and September

Less suitable for

  • Nightlife
  • long beach walks along a single beach

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Where exactly should you stay?

Transfer time from Palma Airport and suitability without a car matter more in everyday life than the hotel category.

Location of the resorts in the East region.

Beaches

Beaches in the East region

Surface, entry into the water and parking are listed in each beach profile.

Food & drink

Restaurants in the East region

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Frequently asked questions about the East region

Which cove in the east is suitable for families?

Cala Gran in Cala d'Or, Cala Millor and the beach at Sa Coma offer sand, a shallow entry and facilities right by the water.

Is a hire car worth it on the east coast?

Usually yes, at least for a few days. The coves are scattered, and buses run between the towns less often than in the north.

What can you do in the east when it rains?

The Coves del Drac and Coves dels Hams near Porto Cristo, Capdepera castle and the museums in Artà work regardless of the weather.

Is there a bus from the airport to the east coast?

Yes, Aerotib lines run directly from the airport to the east coast, in summer as far as Cala Bona. There is no direct bus to Cala d'Or; you get there by taxi, transfer or via Palma on express line 515e. Timetables at tib.org.

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