What Cala d'Or, Mallorca is REALLY like

[@LuciaStansbie-qg9xq]

As somebody who grew up between Cala D’Or and Italy I’d like to say….about pickpocketing: in summer is only tourist on the beach. Locals are either working or relaxing by their own pool. Is a bit unfair to say “due to the local climat there is a risk” as it makes Spanish people look bad. There is also history in Cala D’Or! It was an utopia town founded in the 30s by an Ibizan architect to create a little Ibiza…that’s why its buildings don’t look like other towns in Mallorca :) looking around the center you will find those 30s buildings with very interesting and original features. When it is raining…go to font Santa spa near ses salines…the only spa water in the island! I hope this helps and gives the insight on an half local 🌟

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hello - sorry for taking so long to reply to your comment! But thanks for the feedback. I certainly didn’t mean that locals would be pickpocketing - just referred to pickpocketing in general by anyone. I would love to know more about the history of Cala d’Or tho. Are you currently living on the island? If you are please get in touch on my email [e-mail] - I would love to make a video about this as I have so many people who absolutely love Cala d’Or watching the channel so maybe would be interested to find out more ! And from your perspective too which I think would be quite unique . Cheers Alex

[@SouthWestSundays]

It looks so gorgeous! That water looks sublime! Looking forward to seeing more videos from the area in the summer!

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Thanks so much Louise !

[@tommymoffat5633]

What a lovely surprise coming home from shopping to find this video Alex. I can’t get over the colour of the sea. And also how nice the weather looks. Very very enjoyable video

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Thanks Tommy! The colour of the sea is literally mesmerising! I can understand why so many people come here!

[@Jacksonyarde]

thank you so so helpful, I am going in about a week and a half and I really cant wait

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Have a fantastic time !

[@martinfox2805]

Hello alex lovely video as per! Wev been coming to cala dor for years now and a great tip is if your eating out at night and know where ur going! Go and book that restaurant in the afternoon! Last year we done it and what a relief and watched the queues 20 to 30 deep somenights horrendous!!!

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

That is a very good tip, thanks for this Martin and something I will remind visitors of as we enter the season. I think it's going to be a busy year, so reservations are going to be essential!

[@suesue1486]

It’s been 5 years since I’ve been to Cala D’or. These views have bought up so many lovely memories. We first came here when my daughter was 6months and came every year, she is now 24! We love the area, we stayed In Cala Egos at Parque Mar which I highly recommend. We took walks down to the Mariana into town and sometimes got the ‘happy train’ as we called it 😂 when it was to hot to walk. It obviously does get busy in summer months, that’s to be expected. Thanks for the video Alex, I think five years has been to long to be away. We’ve been going to Palma Nova Son Matias the last couple of years, I can see a trip back Cala D’or on the cards again. 😊

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hi Sue, that's lovely to hear! And hehehe "the happy train", that's v funny but a great name for it!

[@UrlaubJunkiez]

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[@fatboyslim3550]

Great video Alex very informative and thank you for sharing it with us 👍🇪🇸

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hi Ian, you're very welcome!

[@pauldowne5924]

Thanks for this video very helpful as we coming on the first of May our first family holiday so can't wait

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hi Paul, that's lovely to hear! You will have a lovely time!

[@itsatallworld]

Were the beaches busy in May??

[@dannyb1979]

Brilliant video thanks; we're heading there 24th Aug for 5nights. A very well deserved short break & really looking forward to it! I've not been to Majorca since 1987 😂

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Oh wow, fantastic! Have an amazing time!

[@juliejr]

Visited this area about 8 year's ago and I do remember having a good holiday. The big plus was the abundance of place's to eat and drink but the negative was the beaches. As you pointed out they really did get busy so I stayed mostly around the pool. I remember the resort felt safe and family friendly. Definitely worth visiting.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Agreed!

[@mikewest2428]

Hi Alex nice see your lovely smile I visited cala dor June 2018 And had an amazing week also found some amazing resturants ill be in alcudia the end of April happy times thanks for the video xx

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

There are some great restaurants here and I can’t wait til they open up again for the summer !

[@ELDANO85]

I’m going at the end of may I can’t wait. Very good video. Hope me and my family have a great time

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

I am sure you will have a fantastic time too!

[@rogerburn5132]

It's Absolutely Brilliant Video Cala d"Or Looks Beautiful this time of the year Sky blue waters ALEX BIG THANKS FOR YOUR HARD 👍👍👍👍👍🏝️🏝️🌴

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hi Roger! I hope you’re well! Thanks for your fabulous comment 🤗

[@rogerburn5132]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun Thanks I em doing fine I hope you are Well to. I might have missed some of your programs. On time because the algorithm did Not informed me But I have seen them later. Brilliant Videos sky blue water and beautiful beaches I Wish You The BEST of luck keep going 👍👍👍👍👍👍🏝️🌴🏝️🌴

[@alisonfitch4309]

Used to love the bowling alley in Cala egos for winter or rainy days….bring it back please!!!

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Oh wow, I didn't know they had a bowling alley here. What a shame they closed it. It's perfect for a rainy day or to escape the heat!

[@TheVigilant109]

Thanks Alex. Very interesting video

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Thanks so much - hope you had a good weekend 👍🏼

[@dianelaurie9351]

Fabulous video. Thank you for sharing. X x ❤

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Thanks for watching Diane!

[@colincameron5012]

Hi Alex, we have stayed in Cala D'or six times in the last eight years. Cala Ferrera is our preferred destination. If you are not a fan of the beach and like staying around the pool in all inclusive then I can recommend Mar Sense Cala Ferrera. I was also in Pollenca last year (cycling - great fun in the Tramuntana mountains), and really like Cala Sant Vicenc. I love coming to the island as it is a short flight and have been probably 20 times over the years, to play golf @ Llucmajor (Son Antem), to cycle and for family holidays. Keep up the good work sharing your knowledge of the island

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Oh wow Colin, fantastic to read you've been coming to the island so frequently over the years. Lots to enjoy here! And thanks so much for watching!

[@FRFC2020]

She is doing a wonderful job for tourism in Mallorca !

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Thank you so much!

[@Msnando09]

There are no worst bits of Cala D’or. I nearly bumped into you beginning of Aug last year in front of Tolo’s. It is a fab beachfront cafe even though Tolo has now retired. I have been coming to Cala D’or since 1967

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hi Liz! Oh shame I didn't meet you! I've love to talk to you about visiting Cala d'Or across the years and hear how it has changed and why you come back. Maybe this year if we collide!

[@Msnando09]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun I will be back in the 3rd week of September, staying at the Tucan.

[@aprilclark3179]

Lovely video thank you Alex

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hi April, thanks so much for commenting. I'm glad you liked it!

[@ltlawithamanda]

Thank you Alex. I've only been to Cala d'Or once. I enjoyed it but prefer old town Pollensa for the charm and surrounding areas.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Nice in its own right bit that’s just what’s missing from here I feel !

[@ltlawithamanda]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun yes I agree. History of old Mallorca is important.

[@helennuttall]

Thanks Alex. We found Cala D’Or to be beautiful and classy. But as seniors we found walking around on foot between the “Calas” isn’t an easy flat walk like Puerto Pollensa or Cala Bona…it’s very much all up and down…..and quite steep inclines!

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Exactly. I personally don't find this resort as accessible as some of the other resorts which you mention with the lovely flat promenades. Even when we stayed here in 2021, it was wayyy too hot to walk around the calas.

[@UrlaubJunkiez]

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[@AY-uf4oz]

Your videos on Mallorca are very informative. Planning to visit next May. How busy would the beach be in May? Is it swimming weather yet? Thanks.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

To read more about the pros and cons of holidaying in Cala d'Or in Mallorca, check out this article here: mallorcaunderthesun.com/what-cala-dor-mallorca-is-really-like/ Also let me know if there are any other points about holidaying in Cala d'Or missing from this video!

[@alisonfitch4309]

Nadal museum at Manacor is a good visit especially on rainy day or winter months

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

That's a great tip!

[@patrickmoran4171]

Brilliant video Alex and I ask you silly questions all the time but if you had a family of young kids or teenage and even older couole with no kids where would you recommend in each category cheers🤣👍💯

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

In terms of resorts? I have some info coming out very soon about this !! (Ps no such thing as a silly question - booking a holiday is an investment - it’s a decision you can’t take lightly !

[@arkab27]

Is there is any other way to reach Cala d or from Palma apart from TIB buses ??

[@adamski47]

Cala D'or is a stunning resort. I'll always go there. I definitely wouldn't want to go during school holidays though as the beaches are packed solid. We go May or September. My personal favourite beach is cala Ferrera which is nearly as big as cala gran but a bit less busy.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Good move Adam, and definitley more empty beaches too!

[@desmondpage8690]

Lovely resort 😊

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Des! Hello! I hope you had a lovely weekend! It is a lovely resort!

[@desmondpage8690]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun yes thanks it’s been a lovely weather today

[@josephbetts7992]

Heading 1st week in September, what's the vibe generally like and the weather ❤

[@UrlaubJunkiez]

We live in Germany. Mallorca is for us a karibik place☺️. 2 hours with plane 🙈👍

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

It is Karibik! Such a beautiful spot in Europe. Thank you for watching my channel all the weay from Germany too!

[@joeboyes7567]

Cala d'Or looks beautiful, great video! My partner and I are looking to visit for 5 nights end of April/start of May and have narrowed it down to either Cala d'Or or Palma Nova. Any preference? Both late 20s, we like some music and nightlife in the evenings, but nothing wild.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Have a look at the videos and Palmanova live streams. Depends on location too and where you want to be.

[@carolinagomes1827]

From my experience, I would recommend Cala D'or over Palma Nova.

[@3369Momo]

What is the weather like in March? Is there a lot of rain? Thank you

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Check out this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/h5LMYqmappaYbaM and this article here with useful info of where to get up to date info nearer the time. mallorcaunderthesun.com/spring-weather-in-mallorca/

[@frogladybg6199]

Where is Cala Petita in relation to Rocamarina Hotel. It looks a lovely little cove. 👏❤️🐸

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hello - Just off Cala d'Or centre, and about a 20-30 minute walk .

[@Msnando09]

Thanks!

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Oh bless you Liz - you didn’t have to do this but thank you so much 🤗

[@MartinMcDonald-rs2yl]

I'm going Cala dor on 27th April, going off the current temperatures, can I expect 25 + degrees?? Or still low 20's

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Anything could happen by the end of April. I would say keep an eye on the weather forecast. Should really be low 20s.

[@MartinMcDonald-rs2yl]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun okay fingers crossed the warmer the better

[@weeeeoooow]

We were thinking of taking a big family holiday here next year at the end of May/ beginning of June. Ages from 17 to 84! Will the weather be good and will bars and nightlife be open? Anyone? Thanks in advance ❤

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

With regards to the weather you’ll need a crystal ball looking this far ahead. Check my channel for ‘spring weather in Mallorca’ and also see the last unseasonal weather updates we had. Who knows what next year will be like. The season starts on 1 May so everything should be open then !

[@weeeeoooow]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun thanks for the reply

[@TrueWren]

Weather in October, ok for the beach or not?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

OK for the beach most days. October video for this year is coming out in the next few days.

[@TrueWren]

@@MallorcaUnderTheSun oh cool, never been tho we went to Menorca start of June and stayed in cala Galdana. We visited a number of the famous beaches close by, hiking the path with our snorkel and beach gear. Loved the clear water and local marine life. Would we get similar in cala d'Or? If not, where in Majorca do you recommend

[@kenneth2656]

Hi Alex we are staying at the Melia hotel Cala D'or at the end of June this year, what is your opinion of the hotel and its location.

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hi Kenneth, I'm sad to say that my knowledge of hotels doesn't extend too far because I live here, so don't stay in the hotels!

[@jonathannorth1222]

Alex, I am looking for a resort that is more popular with the Spanish rather than catering for the British tourists, somewhere authentic. Do you have any recommendations please?

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Everywhere on the island has visitors of many nationalities. However I would recommend somewhere like Colonia San Jordi, as this is popular with locals.

[@revparsons3tl]

Is there a rib bus to calas de mallorca and back

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

From Cala d’Or? Not sure - check the TIB website - it’ll search for you

[@kennyphillips6281]

Nothing bad about Cala D'Or.... , it is what it is. I guess different strokes for different folks 🤷

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Definitely THE most amazing colour sea you'll find anywhere on the island!

[@Jookoko]

I am in mallorca rite now

[@dannyh_fitness]

I’ll be staying in a place called santanyi

[@shirleyc2821]

Loved it Hotel Rocador lovely hotel

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Hi Shirley that’s good to know !

[@sasfflegionarmyy1990]

just got back June 20th , my god the prices have doubled , a pint of beer is now 6 euros , a rum and coke 8/9 euros, cocktails 12 euros, pizza 15 euros, this was my 6th time in Cala d'or, its just too expensive, and drinks arnt stronger in Cala d'or, won't be going anymore

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Prices have rocketed - I feel the same when I go back to the U.K.

[@dannyh_fitness]

I’ll be staying in a place called santanyi

[@MallorcaUnderTheSun]

Oh nice! Lovely town and lots of nice beaches nearby!