Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Beaches
Within reach of Portocolom are some fine beaches, such as the immaculate little cove of
Caló d'en Marçal
and, on the northern end of town,
Cala s'Arenal
, the locals' preferred
beach. On the eastern headland at the mouth of the bay, there's a lighthouse,
Far de sa
Punta de ses Crestes
, with good views back towards the town.
Activities
Ask at the tourist office for information on glass-bottom boats (€19 to €27, two to six
hours) to
Cala d'Or
and elsewhere along the coast.
Bahia Azul Dive Center
DIVING
( 971 82 52 80;
www.bahia-azul.de
;
Ronda de Creuer Balear 78; per dive €27-39; Apr-Oct)
This dive centre in the Hostal Bahia Azul offers courses, try dives and equipment rental.
Skualo Adventure Sports Centre
DIVING, KAYAKING
( 971 83 41 97;
www.mallorcadiving.com
; Carrer de Llampuga; per dive €39; Apr-Oct)
Anoth-
er well-respected dive centre, with snorkelling (€30 to €38) and sea kayaking (two- to
three-hour excursion €38).
Eating
Restaurant Sa Llotja
SPANISH €€€
( 971 82 51 65;
www.restaurantsallotjaportocolom.com
; Carrer dels Pescadors; mains €15-33.50,
menu €35; 1-3.30pm & 7-10.30pm Tue-Sun)
A slick, glass-fronted restaurant with a won-
derful terrace overlooking the harbour, Sa Llotja tempts with dishes like monkfish, lob-
ster stew, roast Mallorcan lamb and the odd intriguing combination such as tuna tartar
with mango sorbet. It's all fresh, attractively presented and uniformly delicious. The
three-course menu includes wine, water and coffee and is terrific value.
Restaurant Sa Sinia
SEAFOOD €€€
( 971 82 43 23; Carrer dels Pescadors 25; mains €15-25; 1-3.30pm & 7-11pm Tue-Sun)
With
menus designed by artist Miquel Barceló and chairs marked with plaques bearing the
names of famous people who have sat there, this vaulted maritime eatery has bags of
character. Fresh fish, paellas and homemade desserts are the house specialities, as is
warm, old-fashioned service.
