Map of Cala d'Or
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Cala d'Or Town Center Map
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This map of Cala d'Or shows streets, buildings, cafes, bars, restaurants, hotels, monuments, parking lots, shops, pedestrian streets, and points of interest.
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About Cala d'Or
| Comarca: | Migjorn |
| Municipality: | Santanyí |
| Population (2024 estimate): | 4,152 |
| Postal code: | 07660 |
| Website: | visitcalador.com |
Cala d'Or is a tourist resort town located on the east coast of Mallorca, in the Balearic Islands, Spain. It is situated in the municipality of Santanyí, approximately 60 kilometers southeast of Palma de Mallorca, the island's capital.
The town was developed as a purpose-built resort in the 1930s by architect Josep Costa Ferrer. The name "Cala d'Or" translates to "Golden Cove" in Catalan, referring to the golden-colored cliffs and sandy beaches characteristic of the area. The resort's distinctive architectural style features whitewashed buildings with flat roofs and green shutters, inspired by traditional Ibizan architecture rather than typical Mallorcan style. This unified aesthetic has been maintained through local building regulations that require new constructions to follow the established design principles.
Cala d'Or comprises several small calas (coves) along its coastline, including Cala Gran, Cala d'Or, Cala Esmeralda, Cala Ferrera, and Cala Serena. These beaches are characterized by fine golden sand and calm, shallow waters, making them particularly suitable for families with children.
The resort features a natural harbor, Port Petit, which serves as a marina for yachts and pleasure boats. The harbor area is lined with restaurants, cafés, and shops, forming one of the town's main commercial and social centers. The development includes several hotels, apartment complexes, and villa accommodations catering to international tourism, predominantly from the United Kingdom and Germany.
Transportation to Cala d'Or is provided by road connections to Palma de Mallorca Airport. The town experiences a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and mild winters. Peak tourist season extends from May through October.
Mondragó Natural Park, located approximately 5 kilometers south of Cala d'Or, is a protected natural area featuring unspoiled beaches, wetlands, and Mediterranean vegetation. The park was established in 1992 and covers an area of 785 hectares.
Main Attractions in Cala d'Or
- Cala Gran Beach
- Cala Esmeralda Beach
- Cala Ferrera Beach
- Cala Serena Beach
- Cala Llonga Beach
- Cala d'Or Marina
- Mondragó Natural Park
- Santueri Castle
- Cala Sa Nau
- Cala d'Or Town Centre