Portals Nous: Beach, Sport and Culture

When searching for a hotel in Portals Nous, your travel interests can influence your choice of destination. The beaches offer specific points to consider; in the wider destination of Calvià, Calvià Vila adds a historical and cultural perspective.

Beaches and activities in Portals Nous

Portals Nous beach is one of the quietest beaches in the areas of Portals Nous, Bendinat and Costa d’en Blanes, and is suitable for a family visit. Describing it as quiet is a comparative assessment, not a guarantee of visitor numbers on the day of your visit. Beach volleyball and beach football are played at Oratori beach in Portals Nous. This means that a beach considered quiet and suitable for a family visit and sports activities at Oratori offer different interests. You can weigh these up to decide what kind of beach experience you would like to prioritise on your trip.

Another point of reference is Passeig Calvià, near Costa d’en Blanes beach.

Calvià Vila: history and orientation in the destination of Calvià

Calvià Vila is the oldest urban settlement in the municipality. The church of San Juan Bautista in Calvià Vila dates back to 1248. The present-day church has a historicist façade with neo-Romanesque elements and a large Neo-Gothic window, along with two slender twin towers and the bell tower. The neo-Romanesque elements and the large Neo-Gothic window bring different architectural influences together on one façade. The year 1248 refers to the church’s origins, while the description of the façade conveys its architectural appearance.

Traditions in Calvià Vila include the festivals of Sant Jaume and Sant Joan, as well as other religious celebrations. The traditional market takes place every Monday and has more than 60 stalls along Carrer Major, including stalls selling food, clothing, shoes and handicrafts. Monday is the market’s regular day of the week; if you would like to include a festival in your travel plans, check its date in advance.

An educational cultural trail leads to twelve cultural, historical and architectural landmarks in Calvià Vila. Those interested in culture, history and architecture will find a shared thematic framework in this collection. If you would like to use the published route description as a guide, check beforehand whether it is currently available.

Calvià Vila is a good starting point for exploring more of the municipality’s inland area and is 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 are suitable for walkers and cyclists. For your plans, you can check the condition of the paths again before your visit.

Discover more destinations: Cala Vinyes, Paguera, Costa D´en Blanes, Es Capdellà, Magaluf, Illetes, Costa De La Calma, Santa Ponca

For the wider travel overview: Calvia.