Cala San Vincente

Cala San Vincente is one of the smallest resorts on the island, and if only to increase its own self esteem, it's recognised by the three of names of Cala San Vicente, Cala San Vincente, or Cala Sant Vicenç. Whatever version you prefer to use, for the purposes of this page I we'll be calling it Cala San Vincente.

The scenery along most of the north west coast of Majorca is rugged and dramatic, and Cala San Vincente is no different. The resort has three beaches, Cala Barques is the largest and prettiest of the three, offering visitors the choice of a few small restaurants, bars and shops, and there's usually ample sun beds, beach umbrellas and pedaloes for hire there too.

One thing we did find at the time of our visit was a particular problem with tar on the beach, although a local tip was to use butter to remove it from your feet. >From Cala Barques if you take the path around the rocky knoll you'll find the tiny beach of Cala Clara. This beach, although being less than 100m from Cala Barques, is often very crowded during the summer due to its close proximity to one of the few hotel in the resort.

Finally, the third beach called Cala Molins, further round the sizeable headland, is the most popular beach for bathers due to its fine sands. What most visitors may not know, and perhaps may not care, is each year this beach is supplemented with imported sand. The sea around Cala San Vincente is beautifully clear and from all of the beaches the views over towards the cliffs of the Formentor peninsula are spectacular.

Cala San Vincente has, on more than one occasion, been unfairly branded as the Mallorcan version of Ilfracombe with sun. In all fairness, I did visit Ilfracombe many years ago, and would agree that both resorts have exceptional coastal and rural scenery, and that both are more suited to mature couples and families with older children. This is certainly not the place to go if you have walking difficulties, or are looking for clubs that are open all night.