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Things to do in Calvià

The island's south-west: Santa Ponça, Portals, Illetas, Palmanova and Peguera, with clear-water coves, beach clubs and the quiet village of Calvià inland.

Calvià: the essentials

  1. Wander Calvià village and its church

    The village that gives the municipality its name sits inland, well away from the coast. Climb up to the neo-Gothic church of Sant Joan Baptista, built in the 19th century, and look out from the square over almond and carob groves to the sea.

  2. An early swim at Cala Comtesa

    The cove by Illetas where people from Palma go: sand, a few pines for shade and clear water facing the little island. It's at its best first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon.

  3. Hike Galatzó from the public estate

    The public Galatzó estate, between Calvià and Es Capdellà, has waymarked paths for every level. The toughest climbs Puig de Galatzó, the peak you see from the whole bay; the others follow the valley and pass the old farm buildings.

  4. The talayots of Puig de sa Morisca

    In Santa Ponça, an archaeological park with Talayotic remains, a signposted trail through the pines and views over the bay. It's a short walk, easy to do with children before lunch.

  5. The Conquest Cross in Santa Ponça

    The stone cross from 1929 marks the spot where, by tradition, the troops of Jaume I came ashore in September 1229. Every year the Rei en Jaume fiestas re-enact the landing and the battle on the beach.

  6. Sunset at Mirador Las Malgrats

    On the headland of Santa Ponça, facing the Malgrats islets, a protected marine reserve. A place to watch the sun go down over the sea without any walking at all.

  7. Up in the trees at Jungle Parc

    Rope courses, bridges and zip lines among the pines, graded from small children to adults. A good half-day plan for families when the beach gets too hot.

  8. Grilled meat in the village

    On Carrer Major in Calvià village, a family-run mesón with chargrilled meat and Mallorcan dishes. It's a way to see the village with its own people, far from the resort feel of the coast.

Calvià is a lot more than Magaluf. The municipality covers the whole south-west coast, from Illetas to Peguera, with very different areas: Portals and its marina, Palmanova and Santa Ponça with their family beaches, and in between small coves of clear water. Cala Comtesa, next to Illetas, is a favourite with people from Palma, and on the Portals Vells peninsula, Cala Vinyes and the coves nearby feel calmer. Peguera, at the western end, is more relaxed and very much a family place.

Inland, everything changes. Calvià village and Es Capdellà are farming villages at the foot of Galatzó, the mountain that dominates the area, with a public estate and walking routes. In Santa Ponça, the Puig de sa Morisca archaeological park leads you through Talaiotic remains with views over the bay, and in Magaluf, Jungle Parc has tree-top courses that work well with children. For lunch, Mesón Ca'n Torrat in the village is a place for grilled meat and Mallorcan cooking.

Getting there

From Palma or the airport it takes 15 to 30 minutes on the Andratx motorway, depending on where you're going. TIB buses leave Palma's Estació Intermodal for the whole Calvià coast and run often. In summer, the car parks at Cala Comtesa and Portals Vells fill early. On Punta Ballena and the Magaluf promenade, drinking alcohol in the street is banned.

When to go

May, June, September and October: the water is pleasant and the beaches have room to breathe. Calvià village holds its market on Monday mornings. In July and August, the small coves are full by mid-morning, so start early. In winter many coastal hotels close, but the inland area is perfect for walks around Galatzó.

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A day in Calvià

Frequently asked questions

What can you see in Calvià in one day?

Start the morning in Calvià village, with the church and its viewpoint, then head to Santa Ponça for Puig de sa Morisca and the Conquest Cross. In the afternoon, swim at Cala Comtesa or a cove at Portals Vells and finish with sunset at Mirador Las Malgrats.

Which days are the markets in Calvià?

The municipality has a market every day of the week: Calvià village on Monday, Peguera on Tuesday, El Toro on Wednesday, Magaluf on Thursday, Son Ferrer on Friday, Santa Ponça on Saturday and Palmanova on Sunday, all in the morning.

What are the best beaches in Calvià?

For calm water and a local crowd, Cala Comtesa by Illetas. For families, the long beaches at Santa Ponça, Palmanova or Peguera. For something wilder, the small coves of Portals Vells and Cap Falcó, set among pines and rocks.

Can you get around Calvià without a car?

Yes. TIB buses leave Palma's Estació Intermodal for Illetas, Portals, Palmanova, Magaluf, Santa Ponça and Peguera very frequently. Fewer buses run to Calvià village and Es Capdellà, so check the timetable first.

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