Costa de la Calma: Coves and Coastal Landscape
Accommodation in Costa de la Calma
Costa de la Calma combines small coves with an open, rocky coastal landscape. If you are planning a hotel stay, specific information about the coves, shoreline, and regional cultural topics can help you organize your travel interests.
Coves and Shoreline
Cala des Gats is a small cove in Costa de la Calma that may be visited with dogs. Check the local rules before your visit. Access is via Calle Bellavista No. 102; as street numbering can change, check the address in advance.
The defining coastal feature of Costa de la Calma is Cala Blanca, a small cove in an open, rocky coastal landscape. Its shoreline consists of pebbles and gravel, with low rocks along the sides. The two coves offer different points of comparison: at Cala des Gats, the fact that dogs are permitted is relevant, while Cala Blanca’s open setting and shoreline materials shape its coastal character.
Culture and Exploration in the Wider Destination of Calvià
In the wider destination of Calvià, Calvià Vila offers a distinct historical focus. It is the municipality’s oldest urban settlement and a good starting point for further exploration of the municipality’s interior.
Today’s Church of San Juan Bautista in Calvià Vila dates back to 1248. Its historicist façade features neo-Romanesque elements and a large neo-Gothic window, along with two slender twin towers and the bell tower. The year 1248 places the church in its historical context; the façade details bring its present-day architectural form to life.
Traditions in Calvià Vila include the festivals of Sant Jaume and Sant Joan, as well as other religious celebrations. Together with the church and its architecture, they offer a distinct way to explore the history and culture of the wider destination of Calvià.
The traditional market in Calvià Vila takes place every Monday and features more than 60 stalls along Carrer Major. They include stalls selling food, clothing, shoes, and handicrafts. Check the market day before your trip.
An educational cultural trail leads to twelve cultural, historical, and architectural sights in Calvià Vila. If you would like to use the published route as a guide, check in advance whether the publication is available.
In the wider destination of Calvià, Calvià Vila is also one of the most popular stops for cycling. The Calvià–Es Capdellà walking route connects the two historic places of Calvià and Es Capdellà. Its paths are in good condition and suitable for walkers and cyclists. Calvià Vila is a good starting point for further exploration of the municipality’s interior.
For planning purposes, the regional options differ in format: the market takes place on a fixed day of the week, the cultural trail leads to cultural, historical, and architectural sights, and the route connects two historic places. This lets you compare the market day, a thematic guide, and a route between Calvià and Es Capdellà.
Discover more destinations: El Toro, Palmanova, Illetes, Costa D´en Blanes, Paguera, Magaluf, Es Capdellà, Portals Nous.
Go to the wider travel overview: Calvia.
