{"id":25975009,"date":"2024-09-26T16:13:31","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T14:13:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/?p=25975009"},"modified":"2024-09-26T16:13:35","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T14:13:35","slug":"portocolom-where-time-seems-to-stand-still-and-the-sea-calls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/mallorca-magazin\/portocolom-wo-die-zeit-stillzustehen-scheint-und-das-meer-ruft\/","title":{"rendered":"Portocolom: Where time seems to stand still - and the sea calls"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Portocolom - the name alone evokes longings for sea breezes and quiet days at the harbor. This picturesque coastal town in the east of Mallorca has somehow managed to escape the hustle and bustle of other vacation resorts and preserve its <strong>Authentic flair<\/strong> to preserve it. Once a modest <strong>Fishing port<\/strong>which is dependent on the export of wine from the nearby vineyards of <strong>Pla i Llevant<\/strong> today, Portocolom is a relaxed retreat that offers both <strong>Tradition<\/strong> as well as <strong>modern comfort<\/strong> offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"676\" src=\"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Portocolom1-1024x676.jpg\" alt=\"Portocolom Mallorca\" class=\"wp-image-25975020\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Johas - Portocolom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A harbor for nostalgics and explorers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are interested in the <strong>Waterfront promenade<\/strong> you will soon realize: Life has its very own rhythm here. <strong>Fishing boats<\/strong> bob gently in the water, while the modern <strong>Yachts<\/strong> almost a little lost among the old <strong>Llaut boats<\/strong> feel. And who knows, you might even find a trace of Christopher Columbus in one of the colorful houses on the harbor - some claim that the great explorer was born right here. Is that true? That remains a mystery, but the <strong>Maritime nostalgia<\/strong> is genuine in any case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\"Ba\u00f1os de Cleo\" and the call of the sea<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For the adventurous, the path leads out to the famous <strong>Ba\u00f1os de Cleo<\/strong>. These small, natural pools that run along the cliffs of <strong>Playa s'Arenal<\/strong> all the way to the lighthouse <strong>Sa Punta<\/strong> are a true <strong>Secret hiding place<\/strong>. Sure, you have to climb a little - and sturdy shoes wouldn't be the worst idea - but it's worth the effort. Crystal-clear water awaits you here, so inviting that it's almost impossible not to jump in. So, pack your <strong>Snorkeling equipment<\/strong> and let yourself be enchanted by the sea!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Portocolom-Leuchtturm-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Sa Punta Portocolom lighthouse Mallorca\" class=\"wp-image-25975021\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u00a9Petr Slov\u00e1\u010dek - Sa Punta Porto Colom lighthouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Beach days at Cala Marcal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you would rather spend a relaxing day at the beach, the <strong>Cala Marcal<\/strong> just the right thing. The soft sand and gently sloping water make this beach the perfect place for families and anyone who likes it quiet. The <strong>Blue flag<\/strong> confirmed: The water quality here is just right - and the view is priceless anyway. For those looking for adventure, the <strong>Mallorca Diving School<\/strong> guided <strong>Dives<\/strong> where you can explore the underwater world of the breathtaking bays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Culinary discoveries at the harbor<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After a day full of discoveries and perhaps a dip or two in the sea, it's time to relax at the <strong>Es Riuet\u00f3 Pier<\/strong> to settle down. The pastel-colored houses glow in the evening sun, and the <strong>traditional restaurants<\/strong> along the promenade attract visitors with <strong>freshly caught seafood<\/strong>. Here you can dine as you would in a real harbor - right on the water and with a light breeze that only makes dinner even better. From simple bistros to upscale eateries, you'll find everything you could possibly want here. <strong>Gourmet heart<\/strong> coveted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A place to relax - not to party<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Party animals, be warned: Portocolom is not a place where night turns into day. It's more about enjoying the sunset while the boats bob in the harbor or ending the day with a glass of wine on one of the terraces by the marina. The <strong>Live music<\/strong> in summer attracts many locals, but the real attraction lies in the <strong>Rest<\/strong> and the <strong>Nature<\/strong>that surrounds the village.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Portocolom: Idyllic harbor town on Mallorca with authentic charm, Ba\u00f1os de Cleo, Cala Marcal and a quiet, maritime atmosphere.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":25975020,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"off","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"1380","footnotes":""},"categories":[2209],"tags":[2051,2288,2289,2287,2290,2291,2286],"dipi_cpt_category":[],"class_list":["post-25975009","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-staedte-guides","tag-ausflugstipp-mallorca","tag-banos-de-cleo","tag-cala-marcal-strand","tag-fischerdorf-portocolom","tag-leuchtturm-sa-punta","tag-mallorca-hafenorte","tag-portocolom-mallorca"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25975009","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=25975009"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25975009\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":25975022,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/25975009\/revisions\/25975022"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/25975020"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=25975009"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=25975009"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=25975009"},{"taxonomy":"dipi_cpt_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/isla-travel.de\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/dipi_cpt_category?post=25975009"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}