Hotel Gran Sol, Cala Bona, Majorca

Holidays at Hotel Gran Sol
Departing	7 nights from	14 nights from

March	£269	£502
April	£365	£615
May	£477	£759
June	£632	£936
July	£706	£1078
August	£650	£982
September	£601	£914
October	£573	£868

Holidays to Cala Bona
Departing	7 nights from	14 nights from

March	£167	£185
April	£151	£197
May	£205	£236
June	£291	£341
July	£305	£378
August	£242	£309
September	£251	£291
October	£251	£292

Holidays to Majorca
Departing	7 nights from	14 nights from

March	£167	£185
April	£151	£197
May	£150	£169
June	£260	£310
July	£236	£328
August	£242	£297
September	£196	£223
October	£191	£223

Summer 2012 to Hotel Gran Sol
Departs Saturday (+/-3 days)	7 nights from	14 nights from

7 Jul	£733	£1133
14 Jul	£742	£1147
21 Jul	£783	£1256
28 Jul	£779	£1234
4 Aug	£765	£1224
11 Aug	£751	£1237
18 Aug	£747	£1219
25 Aug	£715	£1079
1 Sep	£618	£955

Summer 2012 to Cala Bona
Departs Saturday (+/-3 days)	7 nights from	14 nights from

7 Jul	£305	£378
14 Jul	£310	£442
21 Jul	£345	£478
28 Jul	£354	£482
4 Aug	£364	£492
11 Aug	£368	£468
18 Aug	£368	£455
25 Aug	£345	£354
1 Sep	£242	£291

Summer 2012 to Majorca
Departs Saturday (+/-3 days)	7 nights from	14 nights from

7 Jul	£236	£328
14 Jul	£289	£392
21 Jul	£291	£415
28 Jul	£291	£433
4 Aug	£291	£396
11 Aug	£300	£410
18 Aug	£286	£405
25 Aug	£292	£346
1 Sep	£242	£251

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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 contemporary glass front, it stands out from the crowd even from a distance. And on closer inspection, the gardens with a scattering of palms and cushioned wicker chairs confirm its status as a boutique bolthole. You'll also reveal the swimming 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 discover 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 choose 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.

Cala Bona and the twin resort of Cala Millor are based on the east coast of the mediterranean jewel of Majorca. The twin resorts are just a 5 minute taxi ride or 20 minutes walk for the more energetic.

Many resorts in Majorca are focused on either English or German visitors. Cala Bona itself is definitely a British favourite while Cala Millor is a little out of the ordinary as a mixed destination where both English and German tourists frequent in force. Cala Bona is without doubt the quieter of the two towns making it ideal for young families. In Cala Bona most of the entertainment is set in hotels. Staying at Hotel Gran Sol in Cala Bona is probably not for tourists wanting to party every night away but Cala Millor offers plenty of night life and as already mentioned is only a 5 minute taxi ride or a 20 minute walk away.

Cala Bona has expanded from a small Balearic fishing village into an important resort on Majorca's less developed east coast. The original character of Cala Bona is still shown as the resort still retains many original narrow streets. The harbour is the focal point of the resort of Cala Bona. The harbour has been revamped recently and now provides a range of harbourside cafes, bars and restaurants. Most of the tourist excursions from Cala Bona can be booked at the harbour.

If you decide on a holiday at Hotel Gran Sol in Cala Bona there are stacks of options. Cala Bona features a few smallish sandy beaches sheltered by rocky breakwaters forming calm, sheltered waters ideal for swimming and paddling in relative safety. Over recent years the 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 prevent a build up. The beaches of Cala Bona are now usually much improved 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.