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Cala Ratjada. A guide to the resort
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Cala Ratjada is in the extreme North East corner of
Mallorca, on a rocky coastline within easy reach of
several beaches.
Like the majority of resorts around mallorca Cala Ratjada was originally a small fishing village, only becoming popular with tourists
in more recent years. There are still local fishermen, along with pleasure craft and a regular boat service to the nearby island of Menorca,
which can be seen from Cala Ratjada.
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There are a large range of hotels, although the British
tour companies are just discovering the resort. The area has always been very popular with German tourism and
also many French.
The majority of activity is around the quay, with its many
bars and restaurants. There is a promenade to the Son
Moll beach which continues past the port to the small
beach of Cala Gat.
Son Moll beach is 175m long and most of the hotels and
apartments are concentrated around here. There are
numerous restaurants and sunbeds, umbrellas and
pedaloes are available. There is also a lifeguard on this
beach.
Cala Gat is only 70m long and in a more residential area.
There is an open air bar and sunbeds and umbrellas are
available.
Shopping facilities are good, especially clothes and shoes,
and Cala Ratjada offers various sporting facilities
including golf, cycling and diving.
Up on a hill you can find the Palace of Can March, built on
the site of the 15th Century "Torre Cega", with it's
collection of sculpture in the grounds. The gardens are
open to the public when you pre-book through the tourist
information centre.
Taking the road up to the lighthouse brings you to the
most easterly spot in Mallorca. The lighthouse was built in
1861 and the views are exceptional.
The nearby resort of Cala Mesquida is well worth a visit. |
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Things to see and do in Cala Ratjada
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A bus service runs from Cala Ratjada to nearby Cala Bona, Cala Millor and Sa Coma, on the East coast.
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Map of Cala Ratjada in Mallorca
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Accommodation in Cala Ratjada, Mallorca
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Hotels in Cala Ratjada range from 1 Star to 5 Star, something suitable for every budget. The area is quiet and there are numerous private apartments and villas in the area, some of which are for sale and others for rent. |
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How to get to Cala Ratjada in the North East of Mallorca
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Cala Ratjada is in the far North East corner of Mallorca, about 70km away from Son Sant Juan international airport. Coach transfer can take over 2 hrs, depending on other stops along the way.
For those wishing to drive themselves, hire cars can be picked up at the airport and the C-715 takes you through Manacor directly into Cala Ratjada, the journey taking up to 90 mins.
Taxis are available from ranks outside but expect lengthy queues at peak season. Children will have to sit on parents knees unless arrangements have been made before arrival for use of a car seat. Prices are fixed, with additional charges for luggage sometimes enforced. |
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Fiestas in Cala Ratjada and around Mallorca
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Fiestas are popular throughout Spain and Cala Ratjada is no different. Many fiestas are celebrated island widw whilst others are local.
- 1st of January New year
- 6th of January Feast of Epiphany
- 1st of April Maundy Thursday
- 2nd of April Good Friday
- 1st of May May Day
- 25th of July San Jaime
- 15th of August Ascension Day
- 12th of October National holiday
- 8th of December the "Inmaculada"
- 25th of December Christmas Day
- 26th of December Boxing Day
The first local fiesta is held at the Castle at Capdepera and is based around a lively medieval market around May 19th.
2 month later is the Fiesta of the Mare de Déu del Carme to celebrate the patron saint of sailors, including processions and sporting events. Nearby Canyamel has it's own fiesta at the end of July.
August 16th sees the fiesta of Sant Roc which is very popular with children who dress up and enjoy the parades and festivities which are aimed at that age group.
The next fiesta in the area is in Capdepera on August 24th, with normal activities during the day, plus horse racing. However it is the night time when the fireworks start, literally. Bonfires are lit and a spectacular firework display enthralls all spectators. Occasionally members of the "Iguana Teatre" dress as demons waving sparkling sticks of fire.
The final fiesta of the area is December 18th at the fiesta of the Mare de Déu de l'Esperança in Capdepera. Meat is roasred over bonfires and parades and folk dances take place.
For information on other fiestas around Mallorca click here. |
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Cala Mesquida is a small picturesque resort near to Cala
Ratjada. There are only 3 hotels and access to the beach
is either down the 99 steps from the main centre or from
the promenade.
There are the usual amenities on the beach and a variety
of watersports on offer. Cala Mesquida is popular with
surfers with waves of up to 300m on a good day.
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There are several bars and restaurants available and a
small shopping complex.
Golf Capdepera is nearby and popular with visitors to the resort.
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