Porto Colom:
Porto Colom, a natural anchorage, is highly appreciated by the seamen. It has kept a lot of the original marine buildings, which gives the places a nice and quiet atmosphere. The center of the city traces back to the last centuries and serves as a second residence for the inhabitants of Felanitx, especially in the summer month. The other part of the village offers many leisure activities in the summer time. Here, you can find a big sandy beach with 2 smaller sand bays. There is also a diving and surfing school. Another important aspect is the ship industry, represented by small family businesses, which have managed to keep the old, traditional art in building the boats.
Cala D'Or:
The center of Cala D'Or (‘the white city by the sea’) offers you a whole range of leisure activities on the eastern coast: restaurants, shops, bars, boutiques, etc. This is also the best Majorcan place for practicing sports. Each year, it attracts the elite of the European luxury yachts. Vall D'Or is one of the most famous golf courses on Majorca. It has a renovated Club House and a wonderful view upon Cala D'Or and the port of Porto Colom. Here you can find periodical golf courses for beginners and advanced, in small groups, in Spanish, German or English. Even for not-golfers it is worthy to visit the golf course.
Manacor:
Manacor is the second most important city on Majorca. It is well known for the wood industry and for the production of artificial pearls. Manacor is located in the spur of 'Sierra de Levant' and was founded in1300 by Jaume II. The most important places to visit are 'Torre de ses Puntes' from the 14th century, the Dominican monastery 'Sant Vincenc Ferrer' and the Baroque monastery 'Santo Domingo'. The lime in the ground has enabled the house construction at different heights, in the close vicinity of Mancor. In the city of Mancor, there are supermarkets, a clinic, restaurants, coffee houses, shops and an attractive pedestrian area, which invites you for a walk.