Cala n Porter

Cala n Porter is only about 10-15 min's from the airport and is well signposted and easy to find. The town of Cala en Porter is not that big and you could walk from one side to the other in less than 20 minutes. At the center of Cala 'n Porter is a good selection of restaurants, shops and bars and its nice to just stroll around. On Sundays you will find many places that do traditional roast dinners. There is a big supermarket that sits opposite the castle restaurant that sells most home comforts and is perfectly adequate for the weekly shop and you can also get your English newspapers there, though they are quite expensive – 2 euros for the Sun, or about £1.65. This is also where you will find the road that runs directly down to the beach. Just turn right at the supermarket and follow it all the way down until you hit the beach.

The Beach at Cala 'n Porter

The beach at Cala en Porter is quite large and can accommodate many people, it is formed by the cliffs that surround the sand below on a beach that slopes gently out to sea making it quite suitable for smaller children to play and enjoy.
Depending on which way the wind is blowing the surrounding high walled cliffs can provide shelter from the strong winds that sometimes occur. It is advisable to be careful when sunbathing during breezy days as you can often feel a good few degrees cooler than it actually is.
Sun beds and parasols are available for hire but are not cheap. There are also some bars and shops, some have chairs and tables outside that sit right next to the beach so you can have a cool beer or buy some beach toys without having to walk too far or change out of your togs.
Another thing to remember is that the car park is not that big compared to the size of the beach and can fill up very quickly. If you fancy leaving the car behind there is a mini train that runs down the road from the town to the beach. The kids will love it! It runs all day until late and stops at regular pickup points along the way.
If you intend to try the steps down to the beach a bit further on, take care. They are quite steep and not very child or pushchair friendly. There will probably also be a few steps missing.

*** Whilst at the beach watch out for the red flags. These warn of strong winds and currents that can cause inflatables and anything else not nailed down to suddenly disappear.

Going out in Cala en Porter

There are many bars with dancing, karaoke or pool tables in Cala n Porter. But if you want to try somewhere a bit more unusual, try the nightclub inside the Coves d'en Xoroi. It is very atmospheric and very popular, even in the winter with the locals.