Carrer de la Gavina, Palma
Cala Major · 4.2 km to the city center (Palma)
Carrer de la Gavina, Cala Major, Palma, Illes Balears, 07015, España
Scores
Overall7.8Good
This address in Cala Major is a compact seaside neighborhood that is very walkable with excellent public transport. While the location is some way from the city center of Palma, it is very noisy with lots of bars and nightlife.
Walkability9.5/10 Excellent
Public transport8.2/10 Excellent
Safety7.7/10 Good
Nightlife9.0/10 Very lively
Quiet2.3/10 Very poor
Safety by day 8/10, at night 7.5/10.
About Cala Major
A compact seaside neighborhood west of Palma with a small urban beach, apartment blocks, hotels, and resort-style streets. It feels relaxed by day, with steady visitor activity, beachgoers, and easy access to the city by bus or car.
Good for
- first-time visitors
- beach lovers
- public transport users
- families
- couples
Less suited to
- quiet seekers
- business travelers
- long stays
Watch out for
- Beachfront and promenade areas can feel busy in peak season, especially near parking and bus stops.
- It is a touristy urban bay, so expect more activity and some road noise than in quieter residential parts of Palma.
- Parking near the beach is limited and can be troublesome in summer.
- If you want a nightlife-heavy base, this area is more relaxed than party-focused.
Sources
Getting around
- Cala Major 1 (Cala Major) Bus, 60 m
- Joan Miró - Nixe Bus, 90 m
- Joan Miró - Centre de Salut de Sant Agustí Bus, 230 m
- Mirador Cala Major (Cala Major) Bus, 230 m
- Sant Agustí 2 (Sant Agustí) Bus, 350 m
4.2 km to the city center (Palma).
What's nearby
Groceries
- Spar 50 m
- Pan y Cocina 80 m
- Super Bazar Gala 90 m
- Sentai Welcome 110 m
- Eroski 510 m
Restaurants
- Avocado Mallorca 60 m
- Scratch 60 m
- Wabisuke 70 m
- Fusion Mediterraneo 70 m
- Barna's 80 m
Cafés
- Andrin 90 m
- Soda Pop 210 m
- Fibonacci 290 m
- Plant Shack 360 m
- Rembrandt 520 m
Bars and pubs
- Tropical Cocktail Bar 60 m
- Momo Beach 60 m
- Rockefeller's 90 m
- The Corner 90 m
- Montego Bay 180 m
Health
- Farmàcia Mayol 220 m
- Centre de salut de Sant Agustí 270 m
- Juaneda 300 m
- Sastre Daviu 740 m
Parks
- Parc Municipal dels Lleons 630 m
- Parc Voramar 680 m