Things To Do in Portopetro

The Mondragó Natural Park is a 2,000-acre area of wetland, forests and rugged cliffs, which slope down towards two fine sandy beaches. Well-marked out walking and cycling trails weave through the park, taking you past cliff-top viewpoints and crumbling buildings once used by fishermen. It’s a hotspot for wildlife, including falcons, tortoises and hedgehogs, so make sure you keep an eye out for them along the way.

This annual festival in Cala d’Or pays tribute to Saint Mary, also known as ‘the lady of the sea’. A huge market, fairground rides and food stalls pop up all over town, and there’s a boat procession around the harbour. After dark, live music and dancing gets the party going, while a big fireworks display lights up the night sky.

Every Wednesday morning, the Medieval town of Santanyi bursts into life as market stalls fill the narrow streets around the main square. Everything from leather bags to handmade jewellery and scented candles are on sale. And there are plenty of edible goods, too, including local cheeses, meats and fruit. Once you’ve loaded up on souvenirs, stop for a drink at one of the cafes around the Plaza Mayor – it’s a great spot for people watching.

Evenings in Porto Petro are spent sipping cocktails in laidback bars by the sea. For something more fast-paced, Cala d’Or is only a 10-minute cab ride away. There, you’ve got a good selection of Irish pubs, cocktail bars and live music spots, along with a handful of nightclubs where you can dance until the early hours.

Porto Petro’s marina is lined by restaurants where you can dine within inches of the water. Menus list the likes of tapas, steaks and freshly-caught seafood. One of the most popular dishes is traditional Spanish paella – a paprika-infused rice dish loaded with prawns, calamari and mussels. Afterwards, follow your meal with a glass of fruity sangria as you watch the yachts bob on the sparkling, turquoise waters.