Tucked into the furthest most corner of northeast Mallorca, Cala Ratjada is a lively marina town with animated cosmopolitan bars and outdoor seafood restaurants. Literally translated to mean ‘The Bay of Rays', Cala Ratjada started out as a sleepy fishing hamlet on the dramatic jagged Mallorcan coastline of Capdera. Today, instead of being a safe harbor for rustic fishing boats, it is home to expensive private yachts.

There are many activities to enjoy in and around Cala Ratjada. The promenade by the marina is ideal for leisurely walks and souvenir shopping. For those who have picked Mallorca for its warm Mediterranean sun and sea, the beaches and sandy coves around Cala Ratjada, having won the European Union Blue Flag award for cleanliness and water quality, are some of the best in the world.


If you have interests in ecology and the environment, it will be well worth your effort to venture to two breathtaking neighbouring towns, Cala Mesquida and Cala Agulla. There is a protected bird sanctuary in this area and it is here that you will find one of the few spots on Mallorca with pine forests overlooking the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean.

On a clear day, it is possible to see Ciutadella, a city on the neighboring island of Menorca. Anyone wishing to travel to Menorca may do so via hydrofoil which runs daily from Cala Ratjada.

In the evening, Cala Ratjada comes alive with lively chatter as restaurants and bars start to brim with patrons. Cala Ratjada's nightlife tends to spill out onto the sidewalk promenade. During a full moon, the silver sheen casts onto the Mediterranean turns this marina town in the Balearics into a surreal night to remember.

Recommended Books

Mallorca North and Mountains Tour and Trail Super-Durable Map All walking routes from Walk Mallorca North and Mountains guide book are clearly highlighted. Whichever walking guide book you are using for this region this is the essential map. Printed on Super-Durable plastic substrate to survive the worst of conditions and give many seasons use.

Majorca Paradise Not Lost: Living the dream on a Spanish island For two unforgettable years, writer Chuck Maisel and aspiring painter Carroll Graham lived the dream of a lifetime. Living in a timeless village on the Mediterranean island of Majorca, the two friends discover that fantasy can truly become reality. In this charming memoir, Chuck recalls the high humor and deep profundity of daily life on a foreign island, the heart-swelling beauty of place and people, and the wonderful events that brought him maturity, wisdom, joy, and eternal memories. Meet a captivating cast of characters that includes famous authors, painters, and a movie actress.

Walk Mallorca North and Mountains This variation on the classic climb from Soller to Can Prohom is an ideal introduction to walking in Mallorca.