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Porto Colom Mallorca (Majorca)
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Situated on the east coast of Mallorca, Porto Colom is approx. 20km south of Porto Cristo. Claims have been made that this is the birthplace of Christopher Columbus.
As most of Mallorca's resorts, Porto Colom was, and still is, a fishing village and the
fishermen's cottages can be seen at the north end of the pier.Across the bay is the old town with
it's small church. |
An important prehistorical burial site, or "Naveta", can be found in the area.
The beach is about 500m from the town and is called Cala Marcal. The gently sloping beach
has been awarded the prestigious "Blue Flag Award." With the Serres de Llevant hills in the
background, it is well worth a visit.
There are various shops for tourists, including two large supermarkets, as well as further
shopping around the harbour.
The area is very quiet compared to the larger resorts and suitable for those wishing to
get away from it all.
The resort of Cala D'Or is only 9km away if you want a night out with a livelier atmosphere.
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How to get to Porto Colom in the South East of Mallorca
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If you are making your own way to your resort there are many car hire companies that will arrange for you to pick up your car at the airport.
With upgrades to many of the roads in Mallorca the route to Porto Colom is a lot better than in the past. When you leave the airport go east on the main motorway (Ma-19) until you reach Campos, then follow the Ma-5120 to Felanitx. At Felanitx you need to take the Ma-4010 which will take you into Porto Colom. |
Coach transfer with your travel company can take about 1.5 hours depending upon other drop off points.
There is a taxi rank outside the main doors at Son Sant Juan airport. There is a general "fixed fee" to most main resorts - although extras can be added on for luggage and other things. If you require a baby or child seat most of the taxis at the rank do not carry these as standard and it is advisable to pre-book. |
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Porto Colom is a quiet resort and the small number of hotels avaiable are of the 3-4 star quality. There are also a number of self-catering apartments to choose from.
AroundMallorca.com now have the facility to book many of the hotels online. Search for the hotel you are interested in using the search engine above or click here to search for all available Porto Colom hotels.
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