Cala Ratjada Tourist Information
Cala Ratjada on Mallorca's north east coast is centred on an old town with a
working port. This serves as a base for various boat trips along the coast as
well as for ferries to Menorca. Pay a visit to Cafeteria Maritimo which
overlooks the port then take a walk north overlooking the sea until you reach
the stunning little bay of Cala Gat, a truly hidden gem as far as best beaches
of the area is concerned. If you fancy a few days of peace and tranquility stay
at the Cala Gat Hotel.
To find the main tourist area of Cala Ratjada head towards Cala Agulla from the
old town. On the way to the beach you'll see plenty bars and restaurants mostly
catering to the German market. A few nice hotels are located in this area
including the Hotel
S'Entrador. The beautiful beach at Cala Agulla is down the hill below the resort area is one
of Cala Ratjada's main attractions with golden sand and glorious, turquoise
waters with fabulous views out to sea. Cala Mesquida is another great beach a
little further around the same headland that is well worth making the effort to
get to. To the south of Cala Ratjada is the popular beach of Son Mol which isn't
nearly as picturesque as as the bays to the north of town. Continue along the
coast road here to reach more pleasant coastal retreats including Font de Sa Cala.
You can take a pleasant drive (or cycle if you're fit enough) through the forest
up to the lighthouse at Faro de Capdepera where there are stunning views along
the coastline. Another highly recommended drive is to the fortress town of
Capdepera just a few kilometres inland. Originally Cala Ratjada developed as the
fishing and trading port of Capdepera. The Caves of Arta are nearby and are well worth a look, you can get there by
boat from Cala Ratjada during the summer months. The beach near the caves at
Canyamel is excellent. There are plenty more tourist attractions down the
east
coast including a visit to the well known Caves of Drach at
Porto Cristo.
The town of Arta is just inland and has its castle and churches are outstanding,
especially the Church of Transfiguración del Señor which must be one of the most
stunning buildings in Spain let alone Mallorca. Golf enthusiasts will be glad to
know that there are four courses almost on your doorstep from Cala Ratjada at
Capdepera, Canyamel, Pula and Son Servera (see Mallorca golf courses).
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