Central East Coast

For the millions of tourists who descend every year on its sandy beaches, splash in its gentle waves and stay in all-inclusive resorts, the coast from Cala Millor to Portocolom is paradise. But for those who mourn the loss of Mallorca’s once-pristine coastline, the overdevelopment is nothing short of a catastrophe. But the crowd-weary shouldn't be put off entirely. Head inland to cosy rural hotels and drive, cycle or hike to off-the-beaten-path beaches, such as Cala Romántica or Cala Varques.

Explore Central East Coast

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Top attractions

These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Central East Coast.

  • Cave

    Coves del Drac

    Over-visited, probably overpriced, the Coves del Drac are by no means overrated. Of all Mallorca's accessible cave complexes, this is the least…

  • Beach

    Cala Marçal

    This broad, comely blue-flag beach is a lovely choice for a family outing from Portocolom: there's parking, nearby restaurants, toilets, and plenty of…

  • Beach

    Cala Varques

    This isolated scrub-backed beach is one of the loveliest on Mallorca's east coast: nearly 100m long, and sloping down into brilliant turqouise sea.

  • Beach

    Passeig de la Sirena

    Most of the town's activity crowds alongside the Passeig de la Sirena and the harbour, where a small crowded beach provides the perfect place to observe…

  • Zoo

    Safari-Zoo

    Beyond Cala Millor's sprawl is Safari-Zoo, where you can see more than 600 animals (including rhinos, hippos, zebras, giraffes, baboons, wildebeest and…

  • Cave

    Coves dels Hams

    On the northern side of town on the road to Manacor, this underground labyrinth has some fine stalactite formations and an open-roofed cave rich with…

  • Beach

    Cala s’Arenal

    Facing Portocolom across the water, there are actually two, proximate s'Arenals: Grand, which is broader and sandier, and Petit, which is rockier, more…

  • Beach

    Cala Magraner

    Difficult to access on foot and walled in by weather-pitted walls of rock, this secluded cove is the perfect place to drop anchor and dive off the side of…

  • Beach

    Cala Sequer

    Sequer is a tiny sequestered toenail of sand between sheer rock walls: great if you fancy the walk to get there, and the unbroken solitude once you arrive.

  • Cave

    Cova del Pilar

    This stunning sea cave, some 8km south of Porto Cristo, is best explored by kayak.

  • Beach

    Cala Romántica

    This popular beach can get crowded in high season, as sun lovers flock to the sun loungers ranked along its broad sands, but you may find it deserted in…