Holiday Apartments and Villas to Rent in Cala Ratjada, Majorca

 The resort of Cala Ratjada is a principle port and coastal development, and is built on a small rocky peninsula on the extreme north east corner of the island. The original village of Cala Ratjada was a quiet little fishing port, who's name literally translates as "The Bay of Rays". The original harbour still exists, but today is more likely to be the home of expensive private cruisers. Cala Ratjada has also played a very important part in the Majorcan economy. This part of the island is the nearest point to the neighbouring island of Menorca, and on a clear day it is possible to see the former Menorcan capital of Ciutadella from the port area. It is from here that Cape Balear also run a daily hydrofoil service from Cala Ratjada over to Ciutadella. One of the features of this part of Majorca is the dramatic jagged coastline and numerous sandy coves. Overall the municipality of Capdepera has almost 42km of coastline and most of its beaches and coves have been awarded the prestigious Blue Flag by the European Union for their cleanliness, facilities and water quality. Cala Ratjada, and the surrounding area, has a number of good beaches to choose from. If it's privacy you seek, head a little further north, where you’ll find a number of good sandy beaches at Cala Guya, Cala Agulla or Cala Mesquida. This stretch of the north east coastline around Cala Mesquida and Cala Agulla has been recognised for its special ecological and environment value. The Balearic Islands local Government have declared the area as a specially protected bird sanctuary, and as such is one of the few places on the island that the pine forests still overlook the beach.