Porto Colom Tourism - Majorca beaches

Porto Colom, safe haven throughout time for seafarers plying the Mare Nostrum, is one of the best natural harbours in Mallorca. Only eleven kilometres from the town of Felanitx to which it belongs it is, nowadays, one of the most picturesque corners of the Island.

Portocolom, where development has left its charm as a fishing port untouched, and which still reflects a delightful maritime air in its picturesque corners. Its lighthouse, built in 1860, 42 m. above sea level, enhances the beauty of this great Mediterranean port even more.

The seafaring spirit of the place, its traditional artisan work, its close attachment to the land, its local dances and its regional cuisine continue still as the signs of identity of a Mediterranean town as many faceted, imperishable and different as its daily life.Prehistoric relics, hidden coves, charming villages and above all its friendly people who retain the beauty of the Mallorcan spirit within them.

The Felanitx coastline has very many unspoilt heavenly coves of exceptional beauty. The most extensive is Cala Marçal which has every type of amenity. S´Arenal, close by the lighthouse, is smaller. The remainder of its coves, of difficult access, may be reached by boats which make the trip from the Port.

Its enviable geographical location makes Porto Colom an ideal setting for all water sports: sailing, diving, fishing, water skiing and a wide range of other sports such as golf, tennis and cycling, or simply sunbathing and swimming from its marvellous beaches.