Why go to Cala Blava?
Cala Blava holidays offer a relaxing base where visitors can forget everyday pressures and commune with nature. At the same time, it is close to larger, busier resorts where, if they so desire, they can participate in a greater variety of recreational activities.
Who is Cala Blava popular with?
Cala Blava is particularly popular with families and couples seeking peace and tranquility. It also attracts divers as the clarity of the waters and the diversity of marine life are perfect for the sport. The rocky coastline is also popular with snorkellers. Walkers are also attracted to the area.
When to go to Cala Blava
Cala Blava holidays can be taken taken at any time of year as the winters are mild. April to October are the most popular times to visit with temperatures rising into the thirties at the height of the season.
Cala Blava - The place
Although Cala Blava is close to El Arenal and has short transfers from the airport, it nevertheless lies in a remote area, and, because of its protected status, it appears largely undiscovered. This is its main attraction. It is the perfect choice for those who wish to relax in the sun on a holiday by the sea, and avoid the masses.
Apart from swimming and water sports, Cala Blava is very popular with ramblers and cyclists as there are many paths both along the coast and inland towards traditional villages. It really is a beautiful spot.
With good accommodation, a variety of cuisine, and further recreational facilities in neighbouring resorts, Cala Blava holidays are sure to please.
Cala Blava nightlife
Cala Blava nightlife is very low key, reflecting the resort's popularity with families and couples. Evenings are spent strolling through the resort, enjoying al fresco dining. Take an evening stroll along the cliff tops and you'll be rewarded by stunning sunsets. Livelier evenings can be had in neighbouring resorts.
Cala Blava shopping
Cala Blava shopping provides for all your holiday essentials as well as the ubiquitous gifts and souvenirs. If a wider choice of goods is required, there are buses to Palma, a distance of thirty miles. There you will find a large number of fashion boutiques and specialist stores. There are of course markets scattered around the island where you can haggle over the price of your holiday gifts and souvenirs. Popular purchases include local pottery, leather goods, embroidered linens, basketry and jewellery.
Cala Blava Eating
Cala Blava eating caters for most tastes. Restaurants serve a variety of food from local island fare to international cuisine. If you are new to the flavours of Spain, order tapas and you'll receive a variety of tasty bite sized morsels. They are useful to stave off hunger during the sometimes long gap between lunch and dinner. Local wines are as pleasing to the pocket as they are to the palate. Children are always welcome customers and their taste and portion sizes are usually accommodated.
Things to do in Cala Blava
Cala Blava is essentially a family resort and one where holiday makers come to relax in the sun, surrounded by a wonderful landscape. It is of course the perfect spot for those who ask for little more than a sandy beach, tasty food and warm and friendly locals.. However, for those who enjoy sporting activities on land and water, Cala Blava and its neighbours provide a wide choice of activities. These include pedalos, surfing, banana boating, diving and snorkelling. Further afield you'll find jet skiing and kite surfing. Apart from the local eighteen hole course, there are other golf courses in the area. In addition there are numerous tennis courts, mini-golf and cycle hire. Since Majorca is a small island visitors can enjoy all of its attractions including water parks, a safari park, a wooden maze that becomes very scary after dark, a bird sanctuary, stables for horse riding, , a go-kart track and the Fantasia mini golf at Palmanova, to name but a few. While local buses offer a fairly good service, if you wish to explore the island fully, including its more remote parts, car hire is recommended.
The two water parks near Palma offer an exciting day out for adults and children alike. Aqualand has some terrifying vertical drops which certainly raise adrenalin levels. The Palma Aquarium, also close by, is on the top ten list of tourist attractions that appeal to all age groups. At Marineland you can see dolphin shows as well as a range of sea life.
A wide range of excursions can be enjoyed by couples. One of the most popular is the Soller and La Colobra island tour. This includes a coach journey into spectacular mountain scenery, a boat trip along the rugged western coastline followed by journeys on the Soller tram and the old, wooden Soller Train. The Soller Botanical Gardens at Camp D'En Prohom, terraced gardens where many rare and endangered species are grown is also worth a visit.
The historic town of Palma with its impressive Gothic Cathedral, its fine buildings and museums, and its multitude of specialist stores and fashion boutiques, makes a welcome change from the beach and most couples make time for a visit. It offers plenty of opportunities for buying your holiday gifts and souvenirs. The markets of the island have great appeal with the one in Felanitx said to be the best. Visitors may also wish to tour the pearl factory in Manacor where jewellery can be purchased. The east coast has the spectacular Caves of Drach and also the Caves of Ham. The caves are well worth seeing as the caverns and enormous stalactites and stalagmites are dramatically illuminated.
Majorca also has many pretty inland villages where the pace of life has remained unchanged for decades. One of most charming is Valldemosa, which is the highest on the island and certainly one of the most picturesque. Be sure to visit its thirteenth century monastery. Deia, framed by the Tramuntana mountains, is another beautiful and traditional village that should not be missed.