18-hole golf at Golf Santa Ponsa
18-hole green fee in Santa Ponsa with high (EUR 126), mid (EUR 106) and low (EUR 77) rates, plus buggy, trolley, club hire and a practice range.
Towns of Mallorca · Calvià & Bay of Palma
Calvià
Also known as Calviá
Coves and pines on the coast where James I came ashore, with a cross by the sea to remember it.
- Things to do
- 31 in town · 9 nearby
- Best time
- Late August, Festes del Rei en Jaume
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Things to do in Calvià
On 10 September 1229, James I’s fleet landed on the coast of Calvià. In Santa Ponça, the Creu de la Conquesta, by the sculptor Tomàs Vila and unveiled in 1929, commemorates it with reliefs around its base. And the quarry caves of Portals Vells supplied stone for Palma Cathedral.
Jungle Parc tree-top adventure in Santa Ponsa
Zip-line and rope-bridge circuits among pine trees, with courses for children from age 4 and tougher ones for adults.
Closed on Mondays according to Google
Beach yoga in Santa Ponça with Diana (morning or sunset)
A 70-minute class of gentle yoga, breathwork and meditation on the beach, in a small group with the mat included.
Cruise Cormoran (Cormoran Boats)
Caves, cliffs and coves cruise from Santa Ponça with snorkelling
About two and a half hours on a boat for roughly 48 guests, with two stops for swimming and snorkelling.
Cruise Cormoran (Cormoran Boats)
3-hour cruise to Sa Dragonera from Santa Ponça
Route along the southwest coast to Sa Dragonera island, with caves and a swim stop in a quiet cove.
Discover scuba diving in Santa Ponsa
A first dive with an instructor, no certificate needed, with full gear and transfer included, starting from the marina base at Santa Ponsa on the Calvià coast.
Guided quad tour into the Tramuntana from Santa Ponsa
About 3.5 hours by quad from Santa Ponsa through farmland and mountain tracks with bay views, led by a guide.
Pirates Adventure: pirate dinner show in Magaluf
Dinner and a pirate show with acrobats and fights on a ship-shaped stage, pitched at the whole family.
Ajuntament de Calvià – Parc Arqueològic del Puig de sa Morisca
Puig de sa Morisca Archaeological Park (Santa Ponça)
Municipal archaeological park above Santa Ponça with trails, Talayotic remains and an Almohad settlement; open all year with free admission.
Marineland Mallorca
Marine park in Costa d'en Blanes with shows and sea life, aimed mainly at families.
Discover scuba diving for beginners in Calvià
First guided dive of about 2.5 hours for people who have never dived, from Son Caliu.
Buggy tour through the Tramuntana from Paguera
Four hours driving a two-seat buggy along tracks and villages in the southwest, with stops and one longer break.
Spa day pass at Aethos Mallorca
A spa day at a hotel in Cala Fornells with a thermal circuit of sauna, steam bath, heated pool with bubble beds and cold plunge, for ages 16 and over.
4-5 hour trike tour along the south-west coast and the Tramuntana from Paguera
Guided trike tours of about 130 km (EUR 158 per trike, up to three people) via Palma, Sóller, Deià or Andratx, with fuel, helmet and cold drinks.
3-hour Slingshot tour along the coast at sunset from Paguera
Roughly 90 km Slingshot route from Paguera via Santa Ponsa, Palma and Port d'Andratx; EUR 59 per person on the sunset or "Sun-Light" departure.
Formula-style three-wheeled car tour from Peguera
Guided drives of 2 to 4 hours in a two-seater three-wheeled car along the Calvià and Andratx coast and into the Tramuntana.
3-hour quad tour from Peguera
A roughly 3-hour tour on 550 cc 4x4 quads starting in Peguera, with a safety briefing, helmet and water.
Two-hour speedboat trip to the Malgrats Islands from Palmanova
A speedboat along the west coast to the Malgrats Islands reserve, with snorkelling and a swim.
Cruise Cormoran (Cormoran Boats)
Dolphin watching on an underwater catamaran from Paguera (Cruise Cormoran)
Two hours along the south-west coast on a catamaran with underwater viewing, a swim stop and a bar on board.
Private e-MTB ride in the Tramuntana from Castell Son Claret
Private 3 to 4 hour e-MTB outing with guide and equipment included, for beginner and intermediate riders, with bike delivery at the hotel.
MTB and e-MTB holidays and tours with Husky Rides
Mountain bike tours on Husqvarna e-bikes from Es Capdellà in the south-west Tramuntana; no price appeared in the results.
Closed on Mondays, Saturdays and Sundays according to Google
Western Water Park (Magaluf)
Wild-West-themed water park in Magaluf with slides and zones for all ages.
Go-karting at the Magaluf circuit
5, 10 or 15-minute sessions on a circuit that hosts Balearic championship races, helmet included and karts for several ages.
Oceana boat trip from Magaluf
Lively boat outing from Magaluf lasting 4 to 8 hours depending on the version.
Closed on Mondays according to Google
Two-hour semi-submersible catamaran cruise along the west coast (Cruceros Costa de Calvià)
Two hours along the Calvià coast with views from deck and below the waterline, from about €30.
Katmandu Park Magaluf
Magaluf theme park with several attractions on one ticket and an optional multi-attraction pass.
Golf Fantasia (minigolf, Palmanova)
Minigolf with three 18-hole courses in a tropical garden steps from Palmanova beach.
18-hole golf at Real Golf de Bendinat
18-hole green fee in Bendinat (Calvià) with high, mid and low rates (EUR 123 to EUR 74), buggy and club hire.
Thalasso Spa Elba Sunset Mallorca
Breakfast and thalasso circuit at Elba Sunset (Palmanova)
Day pass with breakfast and a 60-minute spa circuit at a hotel above the Bay of Palma, open to non-guests with prior booking.
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Portals Vells beach and cave by van with paddleboarding and snorkelling
A van day out to the beach and cave at Portals Vells in Calvià, with paddleboarding, snorkelling and a small group of up to 8.
Private charter for groups and hen/stag parties from Puerto Portals
Skippered yacht or boat for 2 to 98 guests with themed formats: hen/stag, sunset, romantic, family, water sports or private chef.
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Coves and beaches in Calvià
Calvià on the map
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In Calvià
- 18-hole golf at Golf Santa Ponsa0.6 km
- Jungle Parc tree-top adventure in Santa Ponsa0.6 km
- Beach yoga in Santa Ponça with Diana (morning or sunset)0.8 km
- Caves, cliffs and coves cruise from Santa Ponça with snorkelling0.8 km
- 3-hour cruise to Sa Dragonera from Santa Ponça0.8 km
- Discover scuba diving in Santa Ponsa1.2 km
- Guided quad tour into the Tramuntana from Santa Ponsa1.2 km
- Pirates Adventure: pirate dinner show in Magaluf1.3 km
Around
- Jet-boat excursion on the south-west coast with snorkelling, paddle boards and sea scooters1.2 km
- 18-hole golf at Golf de Andratx5.2 km
- Discover scuba diving in Port d'Andratx8.6 km
- Sunset hike from Port d'Andratx to Sant Elm via Cap Vermell8.6 km
- Sunset boat tour with pizza and snorkelling: Port d'Andratx and Sa Dragonera8.6 km
- Boat from Port d'Andratx to Sa Dragonera and Sant Elm (6 h) with park entry8.6 km
When to visit Calvià, and tips
- 01
When to go
In late August and early September for the Festes del Rei en Jaume, which re-enact the landing. On Sunday mornings there is a small market in Santa Ponça.
- 02
A local tip
Several TIB bus lines run from Palma to Santa Ponça, such as the 103 and 106. Head to Portals Vells and the coves early in the day.
Quick facts
- James I’s landing
- 10 September 1229
- Creu de la Conquesta
- 1929, by Tomàs Vila
- Calvià parish
- Founded in 1248
Live agenda
Upcoming events in Calvià
Activities from the municipal agenda and official local holidays, taken from public sources. Before you go, check the date and time on each event’s own page.
Agenda
6ª Gala Benéfica a favor de la lucha contra el cáncer (opens in a new tab)
· 19:00 · Es Capdellà
Agenda
Toni Jaume – Conferencia de Salud (opens in a new tab)
· 09:30 · Refugio Galatzó, a Galilea, Carretera de, Km 2.2, Es Capdellà, 07196
Agenda
Campeonato del Mundo de Baile Deportivo Latin (opens in a new tab)
– · Palau d'Esports Melani Costa
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Agenda
Galatzó trail Mallorca 2027 (opens in a new tab)
· 07:30 · Sa Vinya Es Capdellà Carrer de l'Església, 7, 07196 Es Capdellà
Data: Ajuntament de Calvià, municipal agenda (opens in a new tab) · checked on 2 November 2026.
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Near Calvià
Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.
Jet-boat excursion on the south-west coast with snorkelling, paddle boards and sea scooters
Two hours on a fast boat along the south-west coast with snorkel gear, paddle boards and underwater scooters.
18-hole golf at Golf de Andratx
18-hole course in Camp de Mar with four par 5s and seven lakes, open 8:00 to 18:00; tee times through the club's online portal.
Discover scuba diving in Port d'Andratx
A trial dive of about 4 hours in Port d'Andratx with a long-established local centre, aimed at beginners and German-speaking visitors.
Sunset hike from Port d'Andratx to Sant Elm via Cap Vermell
A guided adults-only hike over Cap Vermell with views of the s'Arracó valley and Dragonera, with picnic snacks and wine at sunset.
Sunset boat tour with pizza and snorkelling: Port d'Andratx and Sa Dragonera
About 3.5 h along the Andratx coast with handmade pizza, a drink, a 40-minute snorkel stop and the sunset; 49 EUR per person.
Closed on Mondays according to Google
Boat from Port d'Andratx to Sa Dragonera and Sant Elm (6 h) with park entry
A 6-hour day with about 2.5 h on Sa Dragonera, 1.5 h in Sant Elm, natural park entry included and an optional lunch; from 39 EUR.
Closed on Mondays according to Google
In the rankings
- Discover scuba diving for beginners in Calvià: no. 3 in “Water activities”
- MTB and e-MTB holidays and tours with Husky Rides: no. 4 in “Adventure & sport”
- Pirates Adventure: pirate dinner show in Magaluf: no. 6 in “Parks & attractions”
- Spa day pass at Aethos Mallorca: no. 6 in “Spa & wellness”
- Guided quad tour into the Tramuntana from Santa Ponsa: no. 8 in “Adventure & sport”
- Discover scuba diving for beginners in Calvià: no. 9 in “Adventure & sport”
- Breakfast and thalasso circuit at Elba Sunset (Palmanova): no. 10 in “Spa & wellness”
What to do around here
Ways to explore Calvià
Comparisons built from the experiences in and around Calvià.
Nearby towns
- Andratx8.3 km
- Puigpunyent12 km
- Estellencs15 km
- Palma16 km
- Esporles19 km
- Banyalbufar19 km
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What is there to see and do in Calvià?
On 10 September 1229, James I’s fleet landed on the coast of Calvià. In Santa Ponça, the Creu de la Conquesta, by the sculptor Tomàs Vila and unveiled in 1929, commemorates it with reliefs around its base. And the quarry caves of Portals Vells supplied stone for Palma Cathedral. Atlas de Mallorca lists 31 experiences in town and 9 nearby: 18-hole golf at Golf Santa Ponsa, Jungle Parc tree-top adventure in Santa Ponsa, Beach yoga in Santa Ponça with Diana (morning or sunset), Caves, cliffs and coves cruise from Santa Ponça with snorkelling, 3-hour cruise to Sa Dragonera from Santa Ponça, Discover scuba diving in Santa Ponsa.
When is the best time to visit Calvià?
In late August and early September for the Festes del Rei en Jaume, which re-enact the landing. On Sunday mornings there is a small market in Santa Ponça.
Any practical tips for visiting Calvià?
Several TIB bus lines run from Palma to Santa Ponça, such as the 103 and 106. Head to Portals Vells and the coves early in the day.
Sources
Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-23. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.