Porto Cristo was formally known as Cala de Manacor until its name was changed in 1912 to commemorate the old legend that an image of Christ landed in the cove (cala) in the year 1260.
The town itself has a familiar feel to it and you could liken it to a Devon seaside town, an amalgam of perhaps Torquay, Brixham and Paignton.
Bunyola is a small town housing just under 6,000 residents. It is located on the southern foot of the Sierra de Tramuntana mountain range, to the north west of Majorca. The town of Bunyola itself is quite small and traditionally Majorcan in appearance, with a picturesque town square perfect for lazy afternoon coffee.
Further up the east coast, after passing through Porto Christo going north, you will find the road signs will start directing you to such towns as Cala Bona, Cala Millor, S'illott and Sa Coma. In fact, it is possible to walk from one to the other and the boundaries seem to blur a little! Sa Coma is one of the first resorts you are directed towards.
Porto Colom is situated about twenty minutes drive from the resort of Cala d'Or and indeed it is a resort in it’s own right. There are two main parts to the town, Cala Marcel and the Old Town area.
