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Cala d'Or
Go for 3–4 nights as a cove-and-swimming base in southeast Mallorca; skip if you want a long sandy beach — the coves are small, mostly rock and cliff.
Cala d'Or is the main resort of the Migjorn de Mallorca region, built from the 1930s around three inlets: Cala Gran in the centre, Cala Egos to the west and Cala Ferrera to the east. The shoreline is mostly rock and cliff with small sand patches at the head of each cove, so the draw is calm swimming water, a walkable centre and easy access to the protected Mondragó coast rather than long beaches. Three to four nights covers the coves, a Mondragó walk and a day in Palma or the fishing village of Portopetro.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (peak crowds and heat), Nov–Mar (many places shut)
- Airport
- PMI
- Nights
- 3–4
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Cala d'Or112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cala d'Or, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyCala d'Or is a low-crime resort and safe for families; the real risks are summer heat, rock and cliff shoreline…
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (police, fire, ambulance) · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPMI Palma de Mallorca (Son Sant Joan) (MA-19 east to its terminus in Cala d'Or, about 60 km (37 mi).PMI Palma de Mallorca (Son Sant Joan) (MA-19 east to its terminus in Cala d'Or, about 37 mi (60 km).
- Getting aroundThe centre is walkable and the three coves sit within the built-up area, roughly 10–20 min on foot between them.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Sit-down mealDinner main course in a resort restaurant€14–24 (≈ US$17–30)
- Beercaña in a bar / supermarket can€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)€0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)5 km (3.1 mi) taxi3.1 mi (5 km) taxi€10–15 (≈ US$12–18)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week€8–15 (≈ US$10–18)
- Budget bedHostal or guesthouse double, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedHostal or guesthouse double, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedHostal or guesthouse double, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €130 (≈ US$160) · High €220 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PMI Palma de Mallorca (Son Sant Joan) (MA-19 east to its terminus in Cala d'Or, about 60 km (37 mi). TIB bus A51 runs hourly from the airport to S'Arenal, Llucmajor and Campos (about 45 min); change at Campos to bus 515 for Santanyí, Portopetro and Cala d'Or.)PMI Palma de Mallorca (Son Sant Joan) (MA-19 east to its terminus in Cala d'Or, about 37 mi (60 km). TIB bus A51 runs hourly from the airport to S'Arenal, Llucmajor and Campos (about 45 min); change at Campos to bus 515 for Santanyí, Portopetro and Cala d'Or.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Oct (7 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cala d'Or: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
5 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
7 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The centre is walkable and the three coves sit within the built-up area, roughly 10–20 min on foot between them. Bus 521 runs about every 70 min to Portopetro and Cala Mondragó. A car helps for Mondragó, Santanyí and the beaches further afield; parking near the coves fills early in summer.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Portopetro
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Bus 521, about every 70 min
Small fishing harbour with restaurants; pair with the walk to Cala Mondragó.
Parc natural de Mondragó
goDoor to door: About 40–50 min
Bus 521 towards Portopetro, then walk in
Protected coast behind S'Aramador Cove; go early, the car park and paths fill up.
Palma de Mallorca
goDoor to door: About 1 h 30 min by bus
Bus 501 from Cala d'Or to Campos, then change to bus 501 towards Palma; or drive MA-19
Full day: cathedral, old town and markets.
Colònia de Sant Jordi
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Drive or bus via Campos and Santanyí
Smaller resort to the west; main draw is boat trips to the Cabrera islands.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Cala Gran / town centre
Closest to the main cove, restaurants and pubs; noisiest in summer.
Cala Egos / Petit Port (west)
Quieter, a cluster of hotels and restaurants around a small cove.
Cala Ferrera (east)
Chain hotels and apartments, a short walk from the centre.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €70–110 (≈ US$85–130) excl. bed
- Mid
- €110–180 (≈ US$130–250) excl. bed
- High
- €180 (≈ US$250)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Resort hotel double (B&B)1 × 4 nights × €180 | €720 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 4 days × €130 | €1,040 |
| TIB bus A51 airport → Campos, then 515 to Cala d'Or2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Car hire, one day, small car1 × €45 · check | €45 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €185 |
| Trip total≈ €254 per person per day, bed included | €2,034≈ US$2,500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día (lunch, weekdays) | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer: caña in a bar / supermarket can | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) / €0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Dinner main course in a resort restaurant | €14–24 (≈ US$17–30) |
| 5 km taxi | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Sunbed and parasol on a cove | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) per day |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | €8–15 (≈ US$10–18) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Beaches are small and crowded with parasols in Jul–Aug; arrive before 10:00 for a spot.Beaches are small and crowded with parasols in Jul–Aug; arrive before 10:00 AM for a spot.
- Most of the shoreline is rock or cliff: use the marked access points, not the cliff edges.
- Many hotels, bars and restaurants close from November to March; check before booking a winter trip.
- Taxis are limited in high season; book ahead or use the TIB buses.
Emergency numbers
- All services (police, fire, ambulance)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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My bed tonight
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No consulate in Cala d'Or; the US, UK and most other countries have consulates or embassies in Palma de Mallorca or Madrid (check the official site).
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- TIB bus A51 airport → Campos: about €5 (≈ US$6), 45 min (check)
- TIB bus 515 Campos → Cala d'Or: about €4 (≈ US$5), 40 min (check)
- Taxi Cala d'Or → Palma airport: €70–90 (≈ US$85–110) (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syas)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (lah KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-deh es-TAH lah PLAH-yah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
- Dos cervezas, por favor — Two beers, please (dos ser-VEH-sas por fah-VOR)
Tipping is optional: round up or leave 5–10% for good table service.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cala d'Or. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (peak crowds and heat), Nov–Mar (many places shut) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PMI: last TIB connections field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: Cala Gran centre, Cala Egos/Petit Port, Cala Ferrera, Portopetro.
- Place pages with verified cutoffs (Es Fortí, Santa Maria de la Mar, Torre de Porto Petro, Mondragó) and eat pages with last orders.
- Summer and hostile arrival fixtures so gates A–D can go green.