General Information
Cala Bona is not a purpose built holiday resort, but more of a small traditional fishing village that has grown and adapted to cater for the islands tourist market. The town today still has its original narrow streets, which from a drivers point of view can be an absolute nightmare to navigate without incurring the wrath of another drivers horn, along with a small working harbour, around which you’ll find a wide variety of open air cafes and bars. Although, many of the other resorts on the island have developed a very German feel, Cala Bona still remains a favourite of the British tourist.
As little as 50 years ago much of this area of Majorca was still little more than a lonely dune covered stretch of coastline. But with almost 2km of fine sandy beach running from Cala Bona (‘The Good Bay’) to Cala Millor (‘The Better Bay’) and an every increasing demand for beds, the area has grown to become the major resort development on Mallorca’s east coast. In all fairness to the local council, considerable efforts have clearly been made to maintain “green zones” and extend protection to areas of special environmental interest, the most notable of these being the Punta de n’Amer headland to the south of Cala Millor.
Cala Bona itself also boasts a number of small sandy beaches situated between rocky outcrops, however, in recent years there has been a particular problem with seaweed gathering here. Thankfully now the local Council have recognised the problem and are gradually bulldozing it away.
Once you move away from the larger hotels, the town itself has few attractions for the active family, when compared to the likes of either Palma Nova or Magaluf, which may be an attraction in itself. However, it is possible to walk along the new promenade from the harbour at Cala Bona to the more lively resort of Cala Millor approximately 15 to 20 minutes away to the south.
Business Information
Cala Bona is mainly a British tourist destination, however there has been a significant increase in the amount of Scandinavian tourists in recent years. This has kept the area regenerating with some thriving businesses being established here for many years.
There is opportunity for all year round trading here, it is much quieter in the Winter but there is a Saga based tourist market throughout the winter months with a few hotels remaining open for tourists taking advantage of lower prices and a milder climate.
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