Relaxation in the September sun
This was my 4th visit to Cala D’Or, a place I go when I know I just want to switch off, lay back on a sun lounger and relax.
This is exactly what I did this time. This was time to re-charge the batteries in the sun with good food and friendly locals.
Staying in a self catering apartment which was centrally located yet still in a quiet area. 2 lovely pools to choose from and endless sunloungers. Both pool areas had a childrens pool, lifeguard and steps with handrails to ease you gently in from the sunshine to cool off. Pool towels were also available which I always think it’s a great touch, you just changed them at the end of the day to a fresh one ready to do it all again the next day!! You also had the opportunity to upgrade to breakfast or half board if you wanted to, we didn’t as I like to eat out, but the reviews from those that did were good.
Cala D’or had 3 lovely cove beaches that are easily accessible to all abilities. All within a walking distance from wherever you are staying in the town or outskirts. There are also two great land trains which tootle along at a lovely pace stopping at all the general spots throughout the resort. Including the beaches, marina, and some of the outer edge hotels. We jumped on this just down the road from our apartments and took in all the area, getting off at the marina for ‘refreshments of the liquid variety’!! The marina is an array of boats from small rental that you don’t need a license and take a few people to crewed rentals for a luxurious day out. Whilst walking around this is always the place I spend my imaginary lottery win on many luxury yachts as I simply can’t make my mind up!! All the way around the marina it is lined with fabulous eateries and bars, where you can sit back and watch the next mega yacht coming into moor for the evening. At dark it has just an array of twinkling lights and the sound of the ‘chink’ of glasses.
We headed down to the beach for the morning, stopping at one of the many restaurants for breakfast on the way. Found our spot and spent the time enjoying the breeze from the sea that was very much needed even in September. I enjoyed some reading time whilst my son and husband went off exploring the small cliff platform for jumping in the sea. The beach had a couple of lovely looking restaurants and food huts so no worries for refreshments once your down there.
Evenings in Cala D’or are a variety of restaurants and bars. After a lovely meal we would wander round and often find a nice place with a live singer and enjoy a cocktail or two. There are restaurants and bars to suit every taste in either food/drink or atmosphere. And at least one evening a week there is a small local market with lots of stalls selling hand made souvenirs, paintings, jewellery etc.
With staying self catering there are many small supermarkets and even just on the edge of the town a much larger one if you want to buy plenty in, we just bought the basics as I have a rule of no cooking on my holidays!!
After a fabulous week with the most incredible weather we returned home having done exactly what we set out to do…which was not a lot but purely relax and switch off.