Porto Colom Holidays

Many resorts in this part of the world were fishing villages once upon a time, but Majorcan gem Porto Colom beats them all with its still-working harbour, dotted with fishing vessels and lined with pastel-coloured houses. The large, sheltered bay, bustling quayside draped with nets and 19th-century lighthouse retain enough traditional charm and waterborne action to keep you hooked.

Whole afternoons can be whiled away watching the boats bob on the waves, yet Porto Colom holidays are about so much more than the gorgeous harbour. There are three lovely sandy beaches, nearby mountains with views back over the town, top-notch golf facilities, ancient history to discover and a whole network of fascinating caves to explore. All that and a raft of quality restaurants serving the freshest seafood, and a lively, but not manic, bar scene, means holidays to Porto Colom are quite the catch.