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Less than an hours drive from Palma Airport, in the south-east corner of Mallorca, the neighbouring towns of Cala D’Or & Felanitx are like chalk and cheese, they couldn’t be more different! The seaside town of Cala D’Or is blessed with seven idyllic sandy coves protected by rocky pine clad headlands and washed by a turquoise sea. Not surprisingly over the years Cala D’Or has grown into a sophisticated villa and apartment resort where appealing precincted plazas, provide excellent shops and restaurants as well as open air bars and lively night spots to suit all ages and tastes. Down at The Port, Cala D’Or’s sophisticated marina, further numerous restaurants and waterside bars provide convenient victualing for a sleek array of thoroughbred sailing yachts, plus raffish, opulent motor-cruisers, dripping with displays of their owner’s wealth. In contrast, a few kilometres inland, evidence of affluence remains discreetly hidden behind high stone walls and the peace and tranquillity of rural Mallorca remains unchanged and serenely unaffected by the excesses of tourism. 15 km from the coast, the historic old town of Felanitx dates back to medieval times exemplified by the splendid monastery of Son Salavador and the Castel De Santueri, both situated on wooded hilltops outside the town. Set up almost on the steps of the church of San Miguel, the town’s Sunday market is a colourful affair. It’s the perfect opportunity to stock up on fresh vegetables as well as such local delicacies as Sobrasada (spreadable salami) or checking out the locally produced ceramic pottery or basketwork. For lunch, coffee or just a cool drink, there are numerous tapas bars strung around the main palm fringed square of Plaza de Las Palmeras, and it’s a pleasant place to sit outside in the shade of an umbrella and watch the world go by. Felanitx also has a couple of decent restaurants but for more variety, dotted around the countryside are a number of other excellent restaurants, whilst further afield, the fishing villages of Porto Colom and Porto Petro offer a further choice of culinary watering holes and an authentic local atmosphere. Accommodation Guestbook Cala D'Or / Felanitx
The location and setting of Sa Cova Foradada is splendid and the gardens and space are an underrated asset. The information provided in the folder at the house was very useful although the absence of even a drop of dishwashing liquid was dissapointing. The accommodation, however exceeded expectations and the space, pool and gardens were a real joy. Cottrell family, Aug 2008 |
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