Cala Millor beach
Cala Millor is the largest holiday resort on Mallorca’s east coast and is best known for its long sandy beach and lively seafront promenade. To the north, it has almost merged with the smaller and quieter resort of Cala Bona.
Cala Millor Beach
Translated literally, Cala Millor means ‘the better bay’, and in our opinion, it is one of the best large beaches on Mallorca’s east coast.
The beach is approximately 1.8 kilometres long and around 35 metres wide in many places. The sand is pale and fine, and the water is clear. Cala Millor lies in a relatively open bay, so there can be fairly large waves on some days.
The beach has all the facilities you would expect in a large and popular holiday resort. These include sun loungers, parasols, showers and toilets, as well as lifeguards during the summer months. Access ramps are also provided at several points for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility.
An attractive promenade runs along the entire beach, lined with restaurants, cafés and bars. It continues north to Cala Bona and is popular with both walkers and cyclists. Running parallel to the seafront is a pedestrianised street with a wide selection of shops, restaurants and cafés.
Child-friendliness
The fine sand and relatively shallow water make Cala Millor Beach very child-friendly. The broad stretch of sand also gives children plenty of room to play, although the beach can become busy during the high season. On days with large waves, it is important to check the beach flags and follow the lifeguards’ instructions.
Water sports
A wide range of water sports is available at the beach from June to September. Activities usually include jet skiing, banana boat rides, paddleboarding, windsurfing and parasailing. Various sports activities are also organised on the beach in July and August, including beach volleyball and beach football.
Restaurants near the beach
There are plenty of restaurants and cafés along the seafront promenade and in the streets immediately behind the beach. Two of our favourites are Sapori d’Italia, which serves pizza and other Italian dishes, and Toni’s Restaurant, which is particularly well known for its Spanish and Mallorcan cuisine. We return to both whenever we visit Cala Millor.
Cala Millor as a holiday resort
Cala Millor is a lively, family-friendly holiday resort with a wide selection of hotels, restaurants, cafés and bars. The main shopping area is its long, well-kept pedestrianised street, where there are numerous clothes shops, souvenir shops and other stores.
There are several large hotels along the palm-lined seafront promenade, all within a short distance of the beach. Hipotels Cala Millor Park is a good option for families, offering both rooms and apartments. Its facilities include a large pool area with a children’s section, a playground and activities for children.
Cala Millor is livelier and has a wider range of restaurants, shops and bars than neighbouring Cala Bona, but the atmosphere remains relatively relaxed. The two resorts have almost merged, and it is easy to walk between them along the coast. You can also walk through the Punta de n’Amer natural area to Sa Coma, which lies on the far side of the undeveloped peninsula.
Those looking for a change from the beach can choose from a variety of boat trips. We have taken the boat trip to Porto Cristo, home to the famous Caves of Drach, Cuevas del Drach. Another good family day out is Safari Mallorca, where visitors can drive through the savannah area in their own car or take the safari train.
Watch our video from Cala Millor
Cala Millor map
The long sandy beach and built-up resort of Cala Millor can be seen in the centre of the map. To the north, Cala Millor has almost merged with Cala Bona. Sa Coma lies to the south, but the two resorts are separated by the undeveloped Punta de n’Amer peninsula, which is ideal for a walk.
