The Spanish resort of Cala Mayor (Cala Mayor) is closest to the capital of the island - Palme. Because of the similarity of sound and writing, the Cala Mayor is often confused with Cala Millor, located on the east coast of Majorca.
According to legend, the Cala Mayor is the residence of representatives of the Russian mafia, but in practice simple German and British tourists come here. At one time, the Cala Mayor was inhabited by Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and Arabs, and today this resort with fashionable quarters has become a permanent summer residence for the family of King Juan Carlos I.
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How to get to Cala Mayor
Cala Mayor is 7 km away south-west of the center of Palma and 15 km from the airport of Mallorca Son Sant Joan. Transfer from the airport will take about 15 minutes, a taxi ride will cost about EUR 20.
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Beach
City beach Cala- The major is located in a mountainous area. Snow-white wide beaches alternate here with small rocky coves. From the shore of the Cala Mayor, a wonderful view of the three small cliffs emerging from the sea - Sa-Torre, Sa-Caleta and Des-Pas - all three gave the name to the neighboring resort Illetas (from the Illetas cathedral - "islands").
Hotels of Cala Mayor
There are not many hotels in Cala Mayor, but almost all of them are near the beach.
Shopping and shopping
There are many shops in Cala Mayor. Most of them work from 10am until late in the evening with a break for a siesta from 13 to 17 hours. With staff, you can communicate in English, and with some sellers in Russian.
As a rule, they buy jewelry from island pearls, ceramics and glassware, the famous liqueurs Mallorca Palo and Herbas. The national Spanish "kava" (light sparkling wine with a tender and mild flavor) will cost about 5 EUR
Souvenir shops sell nice little things with the symbols of the island. In the district there are always fair-sales where you can find ethnic and not only interesting trinkets, clothes and leather shoes with a unique finish. Nevertheless, for more substantial shopping it is worth to go to Palma.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions of Cala Mayor
Although you can find bars and restaurants in Cala Mayor, an active day and evening entertainment program is better to go to Palma or the nearest shopping center, Porto Pi.
When hotels and guest houses are usually offered a whole menu of excursions in the neighborhood and the island as a whole. If you sign up for several trips at once, you will definitely get a discount.
- To get some unnecessary but nice trinkets in ethnic style at the fair.
- Laze on the spacious beaches with small white sand.
- Go for a day to Palma de Mallorca and see all its attractions.
In Cala Mayor is the main pride of all residents of Mallorca - the palace of Marivent - the summer residence of the King of Spain Juan Carlos I. Visits of the royal family fall on the month of August. At the same time, there are official receptions of Juan Carlos I at Almudine Castle
This is the cornerstone of the Foundacio Pilar I Juan Miro Foundation, and the National Sailing School operates under the auspices of which yachting competitions take place (for example, the "King's Cup" regatta in August.) An old golf club "Son Vida" is located on the open wide hilly area of Cala Mayor
As this coastal area is considered a fashionable resort, you can find villas and mansions here with a unique architecture. The road from Cala Major passes smoothly to Palma with its monuments, cathedrals and other attractions within walking distance.