Things To Do in Cala Millor

At night, the pedestranised area just behind the promenade is a real firecracker of fun. You’ve got Brit bars, German pubs and as much karaoke as you can handle. Most places stay open ’til about 2am. If you’re up for a dance, back on the prom you’ve got the discos – the biggie here is Palace Q, which plays Spanish and international tunes ’til 6am.

A few blocks back from the seafront, this simple, modern restaurant only deals in authentic Majorcan food. On the menu, you get rabbit and stuffed squid alongside the classic paella – in vegetarian or lobster varieties. It’s a real local hangout, so if you want a table you’ll probably need to get here before they show up around 9.30pm.

Restaurant-hop your way down the main pedestrianised zone and you’ll get to tuck in to everything from tapas to pasta. The back streets, meanwhile, unveil more Spanish-flavoured restaurants. Expect menus starring local sausages and Serrano ham, with seafood specials. And if you want to shake off the heat of the day, you can always cruise along the waterfront to quieter Cala Bona next door for a go-slow fish supper by the pretty harbour.

The main shopping drag is on Carrer Cristofol Colom. For treats for yourself, you’ve got places selling clothes, perfume and leather handbags. And if you’re hunting for souvenirs, there are shelves of handmade lace goods and bottles of Rioja.

The sea here is clear and calm, so if you want to snorkel you can scour the seabed without having to dive too deep. For the best place to spot fish, paddle north towards Cala Bona where the rocky headland is home to barracuda shoals. Afterwards, you can walk back along the prom – it’ll only take 15 minutes.

Discovered in 1905, the Caves of Hams are famous for their tree-like formations and underground lake where musicians play classical music. They’re a 15-minute drive from Cala Millor, and worth a visit for the thousands of fish-hook stalactites hanging from the ceiling. Electric lighting makes them positively glow in the dark.

This annual spectacle takes place during the last five days of October. Over 50 hot-air balloons from across Europe and America lift off together to pebble the sky with colour. If you fancy it, you can even go on a balloon ride of your own.