Cala Rajada

This fishing port on Mallorca's eastern tip, surrounded by fine beaches and pretty coves, has become a popular summer resort, with windsurfing, snorkelling and numerous discos. Many Germans have second homes here; there have been complaints in the Mallorcan press that It is becoming a 'German colony'.

A short walk uphill from the beach leads through woodland to the lighthouse at Punta de Capdepera. Also above the harbour are the Jardins Casa March, owned by the same banking family as the Fundacio Joan March in Palma. The gardens contain a sculpture park with works by Rodin, Henry Moore and modern Catalan artists. They can only be visited by prior arrangement with the tourist office.

The other reason for coming here is to make a day trip to Menorca.  Fast boats leave each morning for the Menorcan city of Ciutadella, with its Gothic cathedral and harbor side fish restaurants.