Cala Ratjada – lively resort on the northeast coast of Mallorca

Cala Ratjada is a lively resort on the northeast coast. It belongs to the municipality of Capdepera and is very popular with German tourists. The pine-covered hills behind Cala Ratjada slope down to the sea in places along the rocky coast.

The seaside resort has an important harbor on its southeast side, protected from the surf by a concrete wall. The historic lobster houses east of the harbor are full of live lobsters waiting in seawater tanks for a buyer. Cala Ratjada is very popular with families because of the many beaches in the area.

Real Estate Cala Ratjada

Cala Ratjada is one of the most attractive resorts on the east coast, popular with young and old, families and singles. Here you will find the diverse stores and boutiques, restaurants, bars, discos, as well as the long beach promenade right on your doorstep. Not to forget the beautiful harbor with its Mediterranean flair and the two gorgeous bays Cala Agulla and Cala Lliteras with their fine sandy beaches and crystal clear water! The town has a year-round infrastructure as well as schools, kindergartens, doctors, pharmacies and large supermarkets.

Average prices for apartments in the best locations in Mallorca have increased. These locations include the municipalities of Artà and Colònia de St. Pere, with average prices of 450,000 euros. In the coastal areas of Canyamel, Cala Millor and Cala Ratjada apartments are offered for 350,000 to 450,000 euros. Housing prices also show high development potential here.

History of Cala Ratjada

The coastal resort of Cala Ratjada is not the kind of resort designed by urban planners and is perhaps not a classic tourist destination, although this has changed somewhat in the last 40 years. The original settlement was founded in the 17th century as a small fishing village by the inhabitants of nearby Capdepera. The coastal waters, rich in fish, attracted fishermen who were especially interested in rays and lobsters. Lobster fishing is still a lucrative business today, and Cala Ratjada is rightly known as the second most important fishing port in Mallorca. The first hotel of the seaside resort, “Hostal Ca’s Bombu”, was opened in 1885 and has been managed by the Esteva family for generations.

Dream beaches in Cala Ratjada

The beautiful beaches on the northeast coast of Majorca are a treasure that makes Cala Ratjada one of the most popular resorts on the island. The main beach is called Playa Son Minor. In summer, the 55 m long beach can get quite crowded.

Northwest of Cala Ratjada is Cala Agulla on the turquoise Mediterranean Sea. The sandy beach is more than 500 meters long and has an average width of 50 meters. Since Cala Agulla is located in a nature reserve, development is limited. Only on the southeast side of the beach there are hotels, residential buildings and stores. In contrast to the long sandy beach of Cala Agulla, the small bay of Cala Gat is located directly southeast of Cala Ratjada. There are hardly any waves in the bay and behind the 40 m long sandy beach rises a hill covered with pine trees.

Besides the main beaches in the coastal area around the town, there are several small coves, some of which have pebble beaches. Even in high season, Playa Sa Pedruscada, Playa N’Aladern and Cala Rotja are relatively quiet and tranquil. This is mainly due to the remote location of the bays, which can be reached only after a long hike. Playa S’Arenal de sa Mesquida is comparatively busy. The sandy beach is adjacent to Cala Agulla and is bordered by rocky cliffs and dunes.

Activities in Cala Ratjada

A classic seaside resort, Cala Ratjada offers the full range of Mallorcan water sports in high season. You can take diving and surfing lessons or explore the coastal waters of the northeast coast on a half-day sailing trip. A drive in a rental car will take you to the Coves d’Artà: the stalactite caves are one of the most important tourist attractions in Mallorca and can be visited on a guided tour.

Between the medieval town of Capdepera and the small town of Artà lies the golf course of Capdepera, where you can tee off all year round in front of a dreamlike sea scenery. The 18-hole course was opened in 1989 and offers an enchanting view of the rocky hills of Llevant. Nature lovers have the opportunity to watch birds. Cala Mesquida, a nature reserve, is home to one of the largest colonies of cormorants and seagulls in the Balearic Islands.

Shopping in Cala Ratjada

Cala Ratjada offers the retail therapy typical of a resort. In the shopping street Carrer L’Agulla Elinor Servera you are spoiled for choice between fashion boutiques, souvenir stores, electronic stores, restaurants and small supermarkets. On Saturdays, the central Plaça dels Pins hosts a colorful weekly market where local farmers offer their homemade products.

Especially self-supporters like to buy fresh fruits, vegetables, fish and baked goods at the weekly market. Travelers departing or arriving on Saturday have the opportunity to visit the weekly markets in Capdepera or Artà, which are held on Wednesdays and Tuesdays, respectively.

Attractions in and around Cala Ratjada

Among the attractions in Cala Ratjada are the historic lobster houses at the harbor. These are stone houses with semicircular roofs that stand directly on the cliffs and are partially flooded by sea water. Among the stones live crabs that can not return to the sea under their own power. East of the village lies Villa March on a hill. The main house is surrounded by a 60,000-square-foot English landscape garden adorned with contemporary sculptures. Concerts are occasionally held here in the summer.

In the small bay of Punta de Capdepera, a 19th century lighthouse stands next to the ruins of a watchtower. The Torre Esbucadais was probably built around the year 1700 and is a protected monument. Only five kilometers from the center of the resort is the charming town of Capdepera, with its medieval streets and pretty stone houses. Towering over the town is the Castell de Capdepera, a 13th century medieval fortress built to defend against pirate attacks.

We hope that with this article we could attract you to one of the most beautiful places in Mallorca and that we have aroused your interest in a vacation on Mallorca’s northeast coast.