What to see in Santa Ponsa

This coastal town belongs to the municipality of Calvià, one of the favourite areas for visitors who decide to spend their holidays in Mallorca. Only 20 kilometres from Palma de Mallorca, Santa Ponsa has one of the longest beaches on the island, with 1300 meters in length. Its popularity is due to the proximity to towns such as Magaluf or Can Picafort, known for its crystal-clear waters. Santa Ponsa is also historically relevant, since it was on this beach where King Jaime I landed in the thirteenth century to conquer the island of Mallorca. So, if you want to know a little more about the history of this town, you can go to the archaeological park of Puig de Sa Morisca, where there is a site from Talayotic times, testimony of the Saracen’s activity in Mallorca. Moreover, if you want to continue with your nature excursions in the area, you can spend a day climbing the Puig de Galatzó, a peak of the Sierra de Tramuntana from where you will have spectacular views of several island towns. On the other hand, with your rental car in Santa Ponsa you can also take a nice route through the most spectacular coves of Mallorca. Near the town you can visit the Fornells cove, in Paguera, a privileged corner that contains the essence of the Mediterranean and will give you the calm you are looking for. On the other hand, Caló d’en Pellicer is another hideaway right next to the main beaches of Santa Ponsa that boasts great views and calm waters. Another beach that is worth visiting is Cala Blanca, a hidden area near Andratx surrounded by rocks where few tourists get to. To the south of Santa Ponça there is the natural reserve of the Malgrats Islands, some small islands that have been declared marine reserves due to the presence of large oceanic Posidonia fields. If you love diving, here you can also discover a Balearic frigate sunken 400 meters deep into the Mediterranean.

What to see in Cales de Mallorca

Cales de Mallorca is located in the Cortera area of the Hospitalet Vell estate in the municipality of Manacor. Today, it is the main tourist center of the Manacorí coast, as well as an ideal destination for those who have in mind to travel to Mallorca with children.

However, this is not only a destination for sun and sand, but also offers endless options for cultural visits. One of the most recommendable is to visit the church of Our Lady of Sorrows, which began in the late nineteenth century.

One of the places you must discover is Porto Cristo (or Portocristo), located 14 km from the city Manacor, where one of the most beautiful natural harbors of Spain unfolds. You can also relax by its very pleasant promenade and an extensive leisure and restaurant offer, where you can taste the specialties of Mallorcan cuisine.

However, the main natural attraction of Manacor and its surroundings are the caves scattered along the coast. The most famous are the Drach caves, which have a depth of 25 m and 2.4 km in length. Inside, is the Martel, one of the largest underground lakes on the planet. If you wish, you can travel on board a boat. Can you imagine it?

Other nearby caves are those of Hams, where you can attend an indescribable light show that will amaze you; the Pirate cave, enabled for tourist visits in the eighties and studded with beautiful stalactites; the Artà caves, discovered in 1905. This was the first to be opened to the public in Spain: specifically, in 1910.

If you decide to rent a car in Cales de Mallorca, you have it very easy to get there in the most comfortable way. Test it out for yourself!!

What to do in Can Pastilla

Can Pastilla is a tourist town that belongs to the Playa de Palma district and is linked to other top-quality holiday destinations, such as Les Meravelles and S’Arenal, through an 11-kilometer boardwalk. This town also connects with Palma de Mallorca, the insular capital, through the Ma-19 highway, which runs along a large part of the island’s southern coastline. In addition, it is very close to Palma airport, also known as Son Sant Joan.

To settle your worries, there’s nothing better than the peaceful beach of Can Pastilla. With fine sand, it forms an 8 km bay along with Playa de Palma and S’Arenal. It also has a wide range of services, including hammocks and rental umbrellas and lifeguards. The area also has many restaurants, bars and cafés, perfect for relaxing by the sea.

Not far from there, you will find Cala Blava or Cala de las Mosques, a beautiful beach of sand and stones where you can say goodbye to stress.

Can Pastilla also allows easy access to the Palma Aquarium. The enclosure has 55 aquariums where visitors can see 8,000 specimens of 700 Mediterranean and oceanic species. Without a doubt, this is the ideal option for those who consider traveling to Mallorca with children.

Also, if you like sailing and other water sports, you can go to the El Arenal Yacht Club, the stage of the Copa del Rey de Vela, which takes place every summer in the Bay of Palma.

Of course, if you want to get the most out of your rental car in Can Pastilla, you can not stop enjoying there is much to see in Palma de Mallorca. From the cathedral of Palma, with the largest rosette in the world, to the Royal Palace of the Almudaina, passing through the Bellver castle, from the 14th century, or the evocative gardens of S’Hort del Rei.

You can even travel with your rental car to the Sierra de Tramuntana, whose cultural landscape was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2011. Of course, we also do not forget other tourist enclaves on the island: Magaluf, Calvià, Andratx, Alcúdia, Sóller, the spectacular caves of Drach and Artà …

What to visit in Cala Millor

In the east of Palma de Mallorca we find Cala Millor, a coastal town that is part of the municipalities of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar and Son Servera. Although you will find a beautiful beach where you can spend a dream holiday in the tourist centre, you can also easily move to other parts of the island to discover some charming spots, something that will be extremely simple with Roig’s bus rental service.

For example, right next to Cala Millor we find Punta de n’Amer, a small peninsula where you will find vegetation and dunes. In addition, you can visit the castle of Amer, a 17th century tower from which you will have beautiful views of the Mediterranean and the surroundings of Sant Llorenç des Cardassar.

If you prefer hidden beaches, we recommend the beautiful Cala Morlanda, a rocky enclave with views of the cliffs that surround it. On the other hand, you can also enjoy our bus service from Cala Millor to Cala Ratjada, a 20-minute trip that will take you to a town where, on clear days, you can see the Menorcan city of Ciutadella.

Do you want to take a trip from Cala Millor? We recommend you visit the Llevant Peninsula Natural Park in Artá, either with our car hire service in Majorca or our fleet of buses for groups. Here you can enjoy one of the places with the best-preserved nature on the island, and even bathe in its crystal clear and calm waters.

Also, if you like history you can visit Ses Païses, an archaeological site from 1100 BC. In this complex you will find a town in a good state of preservation to know what life was like on the island during prehistory.

In addition, you can organize a bus tour to Palma to learn more about the capital of the island, visiting its cathedral, the old town, the Almudaina palace or the Bellver castle, an architectural jewel of the Middle Ages that will provide amazing panoramic views of the city and its surroundings.

What to see in Cala Ratjada

There is a lot to see in Cala Ratjada and its surroundings. Although the main attraction of Cala Ratjada lies in the attractiveness of nearby beaches and coves, the town itself also has places of great interest that cannot be missed during your visit to Majorca. In fact, its centre still maintains its traditional character, reinforced by the presence of traditional fishing boats known as llaüt, which aretypical in Majorca.

One of the main attractions of this village is the lighthouse of Cala Ratjada, built in the nineteenth century and located in Punta de Capdepera. Don’t forget to visit Sa Torre Cega, one of the favourite residences of Leonor Servera, mother of the patron and collector Bartolomé March. The garden’s landscape was created by Russell Page and Leandro Silva Delgado.

Take advantage to go on an excursion to the castle of Capdepera. Built by King James II at the beginning of the 14th century, it is protected by an imposing Gothic wall.
With Roig’s bus rental services, you and your companions can access these privileged spaces in a comfortable and fast way. And if you prefer, check out our bus trips in Majorca.

What to see in Alcúdia

Alcúdia is an attraction of its own. A statement that you will be able to verify in situ, walking along its streets full of charm or climbing its walls built in the 13th and 14th centuries. From this privileged viewpoint, you will contemplate the nearby town of Port d’Alcudia, a fishing town, and the impressive Sierra de Tramuntana, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2011.

One of the flagships of this small town is the Sa Bassa Blanca Museum, an institution that opens its doors in a protected natural space and exhibits around 150 portraits of children from the 16th and 19th centuries.

History lovers can also take a trip to the ruins of the Roman city of Pollentia, dating from the 2nd century BC., which is considered the most important archaeological site in Mallorca.

If you like nature, you can take a trip to the S’Albufereta nature reserve, the third wetland on the island which is famous for its great variety of ornithological fauna. To get there, you have the option of hiring our bus tour service in Mallorca, or you can arrive on your own in Roig’s rental minibus or bus, with or without a driver.

This proposal is also ideal to approach the beautiful town of Sóller, surrounded by fruit tree plantations, or the Charterhouse of Valldemossa, which was the residence of Majorcan kings in the fifteenth century.