Chilled out and fuss-free, holidays to Cala Bona promise plenty of Spanish sun, sea and sand – and a hearty dose of Majorcan island adventure too.
With a name like Cala Bona (‘Good Bay’ in Spanish), it’s no surprise that the town has all your sun-worshipping needs well and truly covered. But that’s not all. When you hit your vitamin D quota for the day, the island’s waters await.
Grab a snorkel and see what the warm waters of the Med have to offer, or hop on a boat at the harbour to explore otherwise unreachable bays beyond the resort. Highlights include Cala Varques, where you’ll find bright blue waters, quiet sands and little else. Or, tank up at the diving centre to plumb the depths of Pirate Cave.
Carefree wandering under the Spanish sun is by far the best way to see Cala Bona at its beautiful best. You can also take it easy with a stroll around Sa Punta de n’Amer nature reserve. Hop up Castell de n'Amer while you’re there for a bite to eat and a look back across the Balearics.
For a more active day out during your Cala Bona holiday, hire some bikes and hit the Via Verde (Green Way) cycle path. What was once an old railway line is now a lush trail that takes you away from the coast and into, well, greener pastures!
Whoever said golf is a good walk spoiled had clearly never seen the greens around Cala Bona.
One of the best courses nearby is Son Servera, which sits amid an abundance of pine, oak, carob and olive trees. Pros will love holes 3–7, aka The Pine Trap – but be warned, it’s not easy. Elsewhere, there’s the Pula Golf Resort, where you can tee off in the hack marks of your heroes on a PGA European Tour course, or practice your swing in the driving range.
Best for... A quiet island escape in the Spanish sunshine ☀️
Go... To the Cuevas del Drach for an underground adventure 🌴
You have to... Take a boat to the picture-perfect paradise of Cala Varques 🚤

Ferrer Lime Isabel
4.6
Excellent
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Catalonia Del Mar
4
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Sur
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Currency
Euro
Language
Spanish
Time difference
GMT +1
Cost of a beer
Around €2.50
3-course meal
Expect to pay €8-€12
Flight time
2 hours
To experience Cala Bona’s sunshine at its glorious best, fly in and flop by the pool in July or August, when summer temperatures usually hit the 30C mark.
For better rates, no less sunshine (but slightly lower temps) and, of course, fewer tourists, book a Cala Bona holiday on either side of the peak season. April, May, June, September or October are your best bet for cheaper flights, ample accommodation and temperatures firmly in the 20s.
If you’re hankering after some winter sun and keen on escaping to a charming, quiet stretch of Balearic Island beauty, Cala Bona has your back. Even though it’s low-season, you can expect temperatures in the mid-teens from November right through to March out here.