A Relaxing Break in Cala Bona

The resort of Cala Bona is a twin resort with Calahotel based.
Millor and is on Majorcas quieter east coast, approxThe resort is not particularly suited to those seeking
two hours transfer time from the airport in Palma.an active holiday, but perhaps those looking for a
Cala Bona is not a purpose built holiday resort more arelaxing break.
more traditional town that has adapted to cater forOn the whole, the resort is generally quite, though a
the islands tourist market. The town has narrowfew hotels do put on live entertainment. Try the
streets, a wide variety of open air cafes and barsLevante Hotel, they do not allow children and they
and also a small working harbour.offer live entertainment as well as dancing.
There are two beaches in the area. Cala BonaCala Bona is a self contained tourist resort which
translated to English is the good bay, and Cala Millordoes not have a very good public transport service.
translated to English is the better bay. One of theSo hiring of a car is essential if you feel the need to
resorts best attractions is its sheltered, sandy beach.get out and about.
Cala Millor is close by and offers more beaches. MostHere you can buy anything from jewellery, perfume,
hotels have pools, this way you can still enjoy seaand fashion clothes. The Friday market in Son
views and keep away from the overcrowdedServera is the place to go for leather goods and
beaches.handmade crafts.
The resort has quite a few attractions which areIt is hot between May and October and it is virtually
more suited to the active family, though its possiblesunshine all the way with very little rain. In July and
to walk the fifteen minutes or so along theAugust it can be very humid and at night it is very
waterfront from the harbour to the more livelysticky. If you come to Cala Bona over the winter
resort of Cala Millor.months you will need to bring a jumper or coat for
Public transport on the East coast is limited, so it maythe evenings because it does go cooler but there will
be worth considering car hire to see more of thealmost certainly be some stage each day when you
surrounding area.can still enjoy the sun.
Evening entertainment is not rowdy and is generally