The outskirts of the settlement are home to holiday villas whereas nearer to the coast it is dotted with several hotels and apartments.

This is not accidental, because the Ibizan architect Josep Costa Ferrer was inspired by his homeland when he was planning Cala d'Or.

The town centre is very lively in the summer months but not crowded like the larger and more populated resorts in Majorca.

The pedestrian area offers a variety of shops, bars, and restaurants with local and international cuisine.

[3] Also popular is the marina area which welcomes yachts and chartered boats throughout the year, offering some of the best protection from storms in the whole of Majorca, although the entrance can be very tight for turning.

The buildings were Ibizan-themed; small pretty white-washed villas, apartments and houses and even hotels had to stick rigidly to the theme.

Cala d'Or attracts mostly western European tourists such as Germans, British and French.

A mini-train runs regularly between the coves and beaches, connecting all parts of Cala d'Or.

The Red Bus operated by the private transportation provider TIB connects Cala d'Or to other villages and towns.