Hotel Gran Sol, Cala Bona, Majorca

Holidays at Hotel Gran Sol
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A hotel with beachside chic, the Gran Sol is a real one-off. Firstly, you couldn't ask for a better setting. It's just inches from Cala Bona's bright-white sands. In fact, the only thing separating them is a tiny pathway through manicured lawns. Not only that, you're right in the heart of the resort here, with shops, bars and restaurants a mere stroll away.

Secondly, it's got the looks. It's a white, Spanish-style building - but that's where the Balearic comparisons finish. With its modern glass front, it stands out from the crowd even from a distance. And on closer inspection, the gardens sprinkled with palms and cushioned wicker chairs confirm its status as a boutique bolthole. You'll also reveal the pool here, a smart spot wrapped in smart decking.

Inside, the big talking point is the bedrooms. Minimalist sanctuaries, they combine sleek wood floors with cool white linens and walls. Plus they feature 21st-century gadgets like flatscreen TVs. And whether you go for a standard rooms or upgrade to a plush suite, your balcony makes the most of the sea views.

You'll reveal the same stylish standards throughout the rest of the Gran Sol. The lobby looks more like a hip gallery than a reception area. And the same goes for the swanky restaurant which serves up Spanish and international cuisine. Add an indulgent minispa with a sauna, gym and top-floor pool, and the great location won't mean a lot - you simply won't want to leave.

A holiday at Hotel Gran Sol in Cala Bona offers a relaxing base with plenty of traditional Majorcan charm. Cala Bona is a relatively quiet family resort, ideal for families and couples but the younger set dont have to miss out on the party scene which is centred in the nearby larger and livelier sister resort of Cala Millor, which is within around 15 minutes walking distance and is also accessible via a short taxi ride or seafront mini-tram service.

The resort of Cala Bona and the twin resort of Cala Millor are located on the eastern coast of the island of Majorca. The two resorts are very close being just a 5 minute taxi ride or 20 minutes walk for the health conscious.

Most resorts in Majorca are focused on either British or German holidaymakers. Cala Bona is definitely a British favourite while Cala Millor is a little different as a mixed destination where both British and German tourists frequent in numbers. Cala Bona is without doubt the quieter of the two places making it ideal for young families. In Cala Bona the bulk of the evening entertainment is set in hotels. Staying at Hotel Gran Sol in Cala Bona is certainly not for those looking to party every night away but Cala Millor offers a more active night life and as previously mentioned is only a 5 minute taxi trip or a 20 minute walk away.

Cala Bona has developed from a tiny Spanish fishing village into a bustling tourist resort on Majorca's less developed east coast. The original character of Cala Bona is on view as the resort still features many original narrow streets. The harbour is the focal point of the town of Cala Bona. The harbour has been revamped recently and now provides a range of open air cafes, watering holes and restaurants. A number of local tourist excursions are available from the harbour.

If you decide to take a holiday based at Hotel Gran Sol in Cala Bona there are numerous of activities. Cala Bona features a few small sandy beaches enclosed between artificial rocky breakwaters forming calm, sheltered waters ideal for swimming and paddling in relative safety. Over recent years these lagoons appear to have formed a trap for seaweed to build up both in the water and on the beach. The local council have started to deal with this problem by regular removal of the seaweed to circumvent a build up. Cala Bona's lovely beaches are now generally as good as they have ever been as a result of the council's efforts.

So a holiday in Cala Bona at Hotel Gran Sol certainly offers all the ideal ingredients for a magical Majorcan holiday, stunning beaches, superb restaurants and stunning scenery. Cala Bona has a newly reformed harbour and pedestrianised zone as its focal point. If you decide to holiday at Hotel Gran Sol you can chill out in one of the many restaurants and cafes that surround this traditional heart of the resort. The beaches of Cala Bona and Cala Milor offer plenty of space to lounge, along with loads of watersports like sailing and windsurfing.