Hotel Gran Sol, Cala Bona, Majorca

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

March	£317	£493
April	£326	£548
May	£499	£783
June	£558	£863
July	£603	£1021
August	£666	£971
September	-	-

Holidays to Cala Bona
Departing	7 nights from	14 nights from

March	£134	£200
April	£138	£174
May	£207	£243
June	£289	£319
July	£306	£338
August	£289	£324
September	-	-

Holidays to Majorca
Departing	7 nights from	14 nights from

March	£134	£200
April	£138	£174
May	£145	£148
June	£172	£176
July	£253	£306
August	£203	£217
September	-	-

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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 populated by palms and cushioned wicker chairs confirm its status as a boutique bolthole. You'll also uncover 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 holiday destination of Cala Bona and the larger Cala Millor are located on the eastern coast of the mediterranean jewel of Majorca. The two resorts are very close being just a 5 minute taxi trip or a 20 minute walk for the health conscious.

Most holiday resorts in Majorca are dominated by either British or German visitors. Cala Bona itself is very much a British favourite while Cala Millor is a little unusual as a mixed destination in that 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 the majority of the evening entertainment is set in local hotels. Staying at Hotel Gran Sol in Cala Bona is not recommended for tourists looking to visit pubs and clubs but Cala Millor is the place to head for night life and as previously mentioned is only a 5 minute taxi ride or a 20 minute walk away.

Cala Bona has expanded from a small traditional fishing village into a bustling resort on Majorca's less developed east coast. The humble beginnings of Cala Bona is still shown as the resort retains a number of the narrow streets. The harbour is the liveliest part of the town of Cala Bona. The harbour has been redeveloped recently and now provides a number of al fresco cafes, watering holes and restaurants. A number of Cala Bona tourist excursions are available by the harbour.

If you decide to take a holiday staying at Hotel Gran Sol in Cala Bona there are stacks of things to do. Cala Bona offers a few small sandy beaches sheltered between rocky breakwaters forming calm, sheltered lagoons ideal for swimming and paddling in relative safety. In recent years these breakwaters appear to have formed a natural trap for seaweed to build up both in the water and on the beach. The local council have been actively managing this problem by removing the seaweed to prevent a build up. The beaches of Cala Bona are now usually in fine fettle thanks to the regular maintenance.

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.