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Browse the boutiques in Palma
Cala Mayor has a handful of shops, but they’re mostly geared up for locals. For some serious shopping, point yourself towards Palma. For designer buys, head to Passeig des Born, Palma’s version of Bond Street. If one-off souvenirs are on your shopping list, try the hole-in-the-wall shops in the old town or the weekend flea market in Plaza Major.The annual Night of Fire – or Nit de Foc – is Palma’s biggest fiesta, lining up fireworks, bonfires and street parties. It all culminates in a fire run, where locals dressed as demons and devils tear through the streets with burning torches. Then, around 10pm, everyone heads to the Parc de la Mer for music and more fireworks.
Read MoreCala Mayor’s restaurant portfolio is really varied – you can tuck in to anything from tapas to pizza to sweet-and-sour chicken. If you want to push the boat out, head 10 minutes down the road to Puerto Portals. This yacht-filled marina is edged with some of the island’s best restaurants.
Read MoreCala Mayor’s nightlife is all about al fresco drinks in laidback bars. If you fancy making a night of it, hop in a cab to one of Palma’s party districts. La Llonja is packed with bars and jazz clubs, while Santa Catalina is popular with the see-and-be-seen crowd.
Read MoreCala Mayor’s beach is a sweep of gold-dust sand, lapped by calm, clear waters. There are loungers and thatched parasols for hire, plus a beachfront bar-cum-café for lunches and cool-down drinks. If you fancy beach-hopping, there are some quiet little coves further along the coast towards Illetes.
Read MoreBarcelona-born artist and sculptor Joan Miro moved to Majorca back in the Fifties, and lived in Cala Mayor until his death in 1983. His house and studio have been opened up to the public, and showcase his paintings and pieces. Save some time for the gardens, too – they’re dotted with sculptures.
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