Hotel Cala Fornells ★★★★

The Peña Gayà family first opened the Hotel Cala Fornells**** in 1947, with just two rooms. Today, there are ninety-four, but the business remains within the family. Its this rare feat that sets the Cala Fornells**** apart from its competitors. You can experience an unparalleled warmth and hospitality from the staff as soon as you arrive – in fact, you can look forward to a refreshing welcome drink upon check-in.

There are a number of room types available, including the double room with sea view and the superior room with sea view. The bright and airy designs feature warm floral accents of fuchsia, establishing a fun, summer ambience. Balconies in every room ensure unrestricted access to the view – and what a view it is. Be sure to make your way up to the stunning rooftop pool for even more magnificent panoramas of the water and surrounding cliffs. And, in the highly unlikely event that it’s too cold for the outdoor pool, you can instead take a dip in the heated pool indoors (or the jacuzzi just across from it). The restaurant also boasts beautiful vistas of the cove through its large windows. Here, you can enjoy the hotel’s speciality menu made up of tasty Mediterranean-inspired dishes.

The Cala Fornells is undoubtedly a gem of the coastline. The cove wraps around the water so that the lush green of pines and palm trees, stretching up the cliff face, take on a paradisiac quality as backdrop to the striking blue of the ocean. The beach and surrounding area really do feel like a nirvana on Earth, and it’s well-worth exploring nearby, be it on a casual stroll or an advanced hike. Otherwise, if you’re so inclined, take to the water on the llaüt Carlo Mar, where you can enjoy meals and drinks onboard, morning, noon, or night. Whatever you do, you can be sure that it won’t take long to adjust to the gentle pace of life in a quiet, beautiful utopia.