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Camp de Mar: from tranquil coastal town to exclusive vacation destination

Mallorca, September, 22 2024
Camp de Mar on Mallorca: from its quiet beginnings as a fishing village to a luxurious vacation destination with villas, resorts and a famous golf course.
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Camp de Mar - where the waves lap so gently against the shore that you could almost forget how much this place has changed in recent decades. Once a quiet coastal town with a few scattered fishermen's houses, Camp de Mar has become one of the most most exclusive corners Mallorca has blossomed. But as is so often the case Luxury villas the silence of the sea used to reign.

Camp de Mar Mallorca
Antoni Sureda

The beginning: Between natural idyll and quiet luxury

Camp de Mar is part of the municipality Andratx and is hidden away in a picturesque bay in the southwest of Mallorca. For a long time, there wasn't much going on here - apart from perhaps a few fishing boats that came from the white sandy bay set out to sea. Everything changed with the 1980swhen investors recognized the potential of this idyllic location. It was not long before the first Luxury resorts and Vacation resorts lined the coast. Anyone who wanted to get away from the hustle and bustle of the big cities found their new paradise in Camp de Mar.

Golf courses and exclusive villas: The 90s brought the rise

The next big step? The construction of the famous 18-hole golf course Golf de Andratx in the 1990swhich today attracts sports enthusiasts from all over the world. Along with the golf courses came the Luxury villasnestled into the hills above the bay - and Camp de Mar finally became synonymous with upscale relaxation. But despite the glamor that was slowly spreading here, the place remained surprisingly Discreet. No noisy parties, no crowded beaches - instead fine sand, crystal-clear water and the small island restaurantwhich is only accessible via a bridge. A small highlight that is reminiscent of times gone by.

Camp de Mar Beach Mallorca
Mitchell Guy

A place of peace and exclusivity

Today, Camp de Mar enjoys a reputation as a Retreat for the wealthy to be the one who has managed to Mass tourism to escape. Instead of the hustle and bustle, there is peace and quiet here, instead of partying, there are the gentle waves of the Mediterranean. If you are lucky enough to find one of the stylish villas to live in or in the Five-star hotel can look forward to a place that has retained its original charm - just with a dash more luxury.

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