Mallorca: Cala Millor & Sa Coma Buggy Tour with Swim Stop

Summary

Buggy rides from Cala Millor to secret coves and cliff views

You’ll ride manual buggies from Cala Millor & Sa Coma along Mallorca’s coast and hills with a local guide leading the way. Stop for sweeping cliff views near Porto Cristo, visit an old monastery above the sea, check out Es Forti’s fortress walls, and cool off with a swim or drink at a quiet bay beach. It’s all about feeling Mallorca close-up—wind in your face, salt in your hair.

What’s the experience like?

Ever wondered what Mallorca smells like when you’re not behind glass? I didn’t, honestly — until we rolled out of Cala Millor in these open buggies, sun on our arms and the salt air just everywhere. Our guide (I think his name was Toni?) started us off with a quick rundown — “manual only,” he grinned, “no automatics here!” — and then we were off, engines humming through Sa Coma and toward Porto Cristo. The road wasn’t busy; just us and that weirdly comforting whiff of pine mixed with seaweed. Someone in another buggy kept singing 80s hits, which made me laugh even though I pretended not to know the words.

The first real stop was above those Dragon Caves — not inside them, but up on the cliffs where you can see the whole coastline curl away. There was this old fire tower too. Toni pointed at it and rattled off some story about pirates (I caught maybe half of it), but mostly I just watched the light flicker off the water below. We zigzagged higher after that, up into the hills where my knuckles went white on the gearshift. At 500 meters or so there’s a view that makes you go quiet for a second. Wind got colder up there; my hair still smelled like sunscreen and dust hours later.

I didn’t expect a monastery stop — almost 300 meters up, tucked into stone like it grew there. Bells chimed somewhere while we walked around, stretching our legs. Then came Es Forti down by Cala D’Or, all crumbling walls and three blue bays spread out below. It felt old in a way photos never catch. The best part? We ended up at this beach (I never caught its name) where some folks swam and others just grabbed cold drinks at a little restaurant right by the sand. I tried to order in Spanish; pretty sure I asked for “ice” instead of “juice.” The waiter laughed anyway.

If you’re looking for wild off-road stuff, this isn’t that — Mallorca doesn’t allow it, which honestly made me feel better about driving here. But if you want to actually feel the island instead of just seeing it through windows…well, I still think about that view from the mountain top sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — 4-hour buggy tour with sightseeing

• Briefing and start tour to Porto Cristo
• Drive past Dragon Caves to Porto Cristo cliffs
• Climb mountain to 508 meters altitude
• Visit monastery with east coast view
• See military fortress Es Forti in Cala D'Or
• Explore the most beautiful cave in eastern Mallorca
• Stop for swim or relax at beach restaurant

Top questions

Do I need to know how to drive manual for this buggy tour?

Yes, all buggies have manual transmission only—no automatics are available.

Is hotel pickup included for the Cala Millor buggy tour?

No hotel pickup is mentioned; tours start from Cala Millor.

Can children join the buggy tour?

Yes, children age 4+ can join if they use specialized seats; infants can ride in strollers or prams.

Is swimming included on every buggy tour route?

No; only one of the tours includes a swimming stop at a beach bay.

How long does the buggy tour last?

The main tour lasts around 4 hours; there is also a shorter 3-hour discovery route without major stops.

Are drinks or food included during stops?

Bottled water (carbonated or still) is included; food or other drinks at stops are not included.

Are these buggy tours off-road adventures?

No—off-road driving is prohibited on Mallorca; all routes are on regular roads.

What do I need to bring for this day trip from Cala Millor?

You need your original car driving license (class B), sunscreen, sunglasses, and maybe swimwear if your route includes swimming.

What’s included

Your day covers guided driving in open manual buggies starting from Cala Millor or Sa Coma with all petrol included plus daily-checked vehicles for safety. Bottled water (still or sparkling) is provided throughout. You’ll get stories and directions from your local guide as you travel between cliff viewpoints, monasteries, historic fortresses, and optional swimming beaches before heading back together at tour’s end.