Sa Coma is a town on the east coast of the island of
Mallorca
Mallorca, or Majorca, is the largest of the Balearic Islands, which are part of Spain, and the List of islands in the Mediterranean#By area, seventh largest island in the Mediterranean Sea.
The capital of the island, Palma, Majorca, Palma, i ...
,
Spain
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. It is close to the towns of
Cala Millor
Cala Millor is a town located on the Spanish Balearic Islands, Balearic Island of Mallorca. It consists of a small bay in the municipalities of Son Servera and Sant Llorenç des Cardassar. Overlooked by Mt. Na Penyal to the west.
With over 5,00 ...
and
Cala Bona
Cala Bona is a small fishing town and holiday resort on the east coast of Majorca in the Balearic Islands of Spain. It consists of a cove with a harbour and surrounding coastal area and lies within the municipality of Son Servera. The population ...
in the
municipality
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The term ''municipality' ...
of
Sant Llorenç des Cardassar
Sant Llorenç des Cardassar () is a small municipality on Mallorca, one of the Balearic Islands, Spain.
History
The was built in the 17th century. Sant Llorenç des Cardassar was part of the municipality of Manacor, until 1892.
Sant Llorenç des ...
. To the south it merges with the small town of
S'illot.
A majority of the residents of Sa Coma work in the hospitality industry and have seasonal contracts. The town's principal industry is tourism, based around its sandy beach, bars and restaurants. The resort has a relaxed atmosphere in contrast to the lively resort of
Magaluf
Magaluf (, , ) is a town on the western coast of the island of Majorca. Known as a major tourist destination and holiday resort town, Magaluf is in the municipality of Calvià, which is likewise a popular package tour destination.
Resort
Maga ...
on the west coast of the island. Sa Coma is more family oriented, and evening entertainment centres on hotels, rather than in bars or clubs.
Some of the shops in Sa Coma also cater for tourists, with many products in the supermarkets being imported from tourists' home countries. There is a
Carrefour
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hypermarket within Sa Coma town, previously owned by
Eroski
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.
Sa Coma caters for touring Rugby Union teams (15 a side) throughout the year.
Cycling
A 24 km segregated cycle lane (cycle track) connects Sa Coma with Cala Millor and Cala Bona.
References
External links
Sa Coma beach guide
Populated places in Mallorca
Beaches of Mallorca
Beaches of the Balearic Islands
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