Cala Ratjada holidays

You'll see Majorca's make-up-free side on holidays to Cala Ratjada. This town's tucked away from the tourist spots, and has a couple of handsome coves in its repertoire.

Former fishing fan

Hauling in the catch of the day was once priority number one in Cala Ratjada, but trawlers have made way for tourists in recent years. It’s by no means one of Majorca’s holiday hubs, but the quaint seaside spot’s starting to draw more attention. Thanks to its plot on the secluded north-east coast, you’ve got pocket-rocket beaches and authentic restaurants by a marina. You can even see across to neighbouring Menorca on a clear day.

Plenty of beaches

You’re spoiled for choice on the sunbathing front. Cala Moll Beach, at the southern end of town, is sprinkled with a chalk-white blanket of sand, and attracts the most attention. For something a little more intimate, head for the Cala Gat cove on a peninsula at the opposite end. This tiny bay’s lapped by some of the clearest waters around. A seafront promenade connects the two, and passes the marina, so it’s easy to chop and change.

Sightseeing and sailing

You can get a dose of culture in Cala Ratjada’s arty sculpture park, or feed your history hunger by popping to the 14th-century castle in the next-door town of Capdepera. If you feel more at home on the waves, the marina here’s a top spot for visiting Balearic neighbour Menorca – ferries cross the channel in just over an hour. Wildlife-spotting outings are a popular pick, too – keep an eye out for dolphins frolicking in the waters here.