Porto Cristo - Port de Manacor
The pretty Spanish fishing village of Porto Cristo, also known as Es Port or Port de Manacor, is located in a district of Manacor, in the eastern part of the Balearic island of Mallorca. It is a quiet holiday resort and particularly suitable for holidaymakers looking for a relaxed and traditional holiday destination.
The city is not exclusively dependent on tourism as an industry and therefore you can enjoy a typical Spanish environment, there are no noisy bars here, but you can stop in traditional bodegas and enjoy good old Spanish cuisine and seafood.
History Port de Manacor
The name of the village is the Spanish name of "The Port of Christ". Behind the name are a few myths and legends; it is said that in 1260 AD during the Christian invasion of Mallorca a small fishing boat with a crucifix was washed ashore. Another legend says that an ox carrying a statue of God trotted through the city. When he arrived in the centre, he stopped and refused to walk. The locals saw it as a sign that it was a place where Christ wanted to be and the name "Port of Christ" was born.About the city
Porto Cristo is not a typical tourist destination, but rather a traditional fishing village. In the natural harbour, one of the largest on the east coast, fishing boats are bobbing along. On the other hand, the new marina "Porto Cristo Nautica" offers shelter and home to sport boats and luxury yachts.Don't expect an exciting nightlife in Es Port, the evenings are quiet and relaxed. You'd rather enjoy a cool beer or a fine wine in the evening sun. For a more lively evening you can go to Cala Manacor, which is only a short taxi ride away. There are a few supermarkets and all the basic facilities you need for your holiday. The neighbouring town of Manacor is also home to Mallorca's famous pearl industry.
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History Port de Manacor
The name of the village is the Spanish name of "The Port of Christ". Behind the name are a few myths and legends; it is said that in 1260 AD during the Christian invasion of Mallorca a small fishing boat with a crucifix was washed ashore. Another legend says that an ox carrying a statue of God trotted through the city. When he arrived in the centre, he stopped and refused to walk. The locals saw it as a sign that it was a place where Christ wanted to be and the name "Port of Christ" was born.About the city
Porto Cristo is not a typical tourist destination, but rather a traditional fishing village. In the natural harbour, one of the largest on the east coast, fishing boats are bobbing along. On the other hand, the new marina "Porto Cristo Nautica" offers shelter and home to sport boats and luxury yachts.Don't expect an exciting nightlife in Es Port, the evenings are quiet and relaxed. You'd rather enjoy a cool beer or a fine wine in the evening sun. For a more lively evening you can go to Cala Manacor, which is only a short taxi ride away. There are a few supermarkets and all the basic facilities you need for your holiday. The neighbouring town of Manacor is also home to Mallorca's famous pearl industry.
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Places to visit
The nearby Manacor is rich in cultural sights and the centre of the pearl industry. One of the biggest tourist attractions in Mallorca are the caves of Drac and Hams, near Cala Manacor. Sometimes the small coastal town is full of visitors who only come here because of the impressive caves.
The resort enjoys typical Mediterranean weather with mild winters and hot summers. In July and August the weather is hot and sunny with around 11 hours of sunshine a day. In winter the weather can be cool, but on most days you can enjoy a mild and Mediterranean climate.