Cala Ratjada holidays run at half speed. It's more chilled out than the island's bigger beach haunts, but still serves up a cache of beaches, bars and tapas joints.
North-east name
Cala Ratjada’s starting to cause a few ripples in the north-east corner of Majorca. For years, fishing’s been the main forte, but there’s been a sun-inspired renaissance. The marina looks more glam these days and, coupled with a pick-your-restaurant promenade, it fits a more tourist-ready remit. Head out to sea to clock pods of dolphins, or sign on the dotted line for a daytrip to the island’s smaller sibling, Menorca. Dry-land daytrips are just as good – the countryside’s got a spaghetti-like spread of cycling trails and walking routes.
Spools of sand
The sunbathing spotlight is firmly centred on Alcudia in the north, but Cala Ratjada has a few low-key options that suit a different crowd. Cala Gat Beach is squirelled away on a peninsula near the harbour, and is known for its window-clear waters. Cala Moll Beach is a little longer, and has crumbly sands and close-by bars to boast about. Or, it takes less than half an hour to walk to Cala Agulla Beach, which is like a mash-up of the other two.
