Villa near the sea in the east of Mallorca -
The earliest evidence of human occupation in this area dates back to the pre-talayotic era (2000-1400 BC). They all have inhabited these lands: Greeks, Romans, Arabs ... So there are remains of megalithic constructions formed by large blocks of stone that were used as watchtowers to watch and defend the inhabitants of the island, nowadays declared of cultural interest .
Sa Gruta Vella enjoys a fantastic location on the east coast of Mallorca, just three kilometers from the sea, very close to Porto Cristo, S'Illot, Sa Coma and Cala Millor
In this wonderful environment you can make interesting visits to nearby towns: culture, tradition, gastronomy, fairs and festivals, markets ... as well as all types of activities: golf, water sports, bicycle tours, balloon flights, horseback riding ...
A few kilometers from the farm you can visit: the internationally known Cuevas del Drach and Cuevas del Hams of Porto Cristo, the pearl factory Majorica in Manacor, the small port of Cala Bona, Artá and Puig de Sant Salvador, the new church of Son Servera and the castle of Capdepera.
Manacor is the second most important city of Mallorca and the capital of the Levante area, so it has much to offer to visitors.
Also in Manacor you can visit the modern and exclusive Rafa Nadal Sports Center.
Easy access to shopping areas: fashion, crafts, souvenirs ... as well as small shops and supermarkets.
Good cuisine and the best restaurants are also found in our town. We will find from the most typical dishes of Mallorcan cuisine such as "arròs brut", "lechona asada" (roasted suckling pig), "sopas mallorquinas" (Mallorcan soup) or "frito de matanzas" to name just a few, enjoy international cuisine, tapas, and a wide range of dishes , and don't forget about high standard restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide.
Typical recipes such as ensaimadas, cocarrois, empanadas, robiols, coca de verdura, coques dolces or crespells can be found in most bakeries.
The sobradada, butifarrón and camaiot are the most popular sausages, as well as "licor de hierbas" (sweet or dried herbal liqueur).
A modern Hospital center, Hospital de Llevant, is located only 20' from the finca and the nearest pharmacy is in Porto Cristo.
Cala Petita is a sandy beach with cliffs and crystal-clear water in Porto Cristo. A small Bay with not very many visitors. Access via a hiking trail, a little confusing due to the many branches. It takes about 15 to 20 minutes to reach this Bay.
Enjoy your "Chiringuito", during the day or at sunset, a few beers, refreshments and something to eat on a narrow beach, nestled among cliffs, fine-grained sand. At about 200 meters from the beach there is an impressive cave, under whose vault boats can sail.
The cliffs guard this incoming sea with crystalline waters of white and blue tones that goes 150 meters inland, with a wide and white and fine sand area.
This beach is a fine-grained sandy beach with cliffs and crystal clear waters. It is recommended to visit Cova de Cala Murada (five meters long, 2.6 meters wide and 1.7 meters high), a cave dated from the Bronze Age, used by smugglers to hide their wares.
Unspoiled beach, as a result of a rectangular sea entree, is divided into two paradisiacal and quiet sandy areas of reduced size with crystalline waters. The best option to access this cove is by sea. Arrival by land is more difficult and the last section must be done on foot.
Wide and long beach, 150 meters in both directions, ending in Cala es Domingos Petits or Cala Tropicana, with its fun Coco Beach, snacking, refreshments, drinks and lots of fun. Domingos grans i petits are only divided y by a rocky ledge.
It is a zeta-shaped sea-entrance, pierced by tall and beautiful cliffs. It houses a large cove, a fishing port and a sports port, as well as a beach of fine golden sand with a beautiful seafront promenade of trees.
In Cala Romantica you will enjoy the Coco Beach, for a snack or refreshing cocktails, live music every week in a beautiful cove with one of the most extensive sand area, crystalline waters with a great variety of blues.
It receives the name of S'Illot, due to the islet that can be seen from its coast. S'Illot is a small bay, where the torrent of n'Amer flows, includes an extensive sandbank with clear and transparent waters.
