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Key facts
| Beach length | 300 m1,3 2+ sources agree |
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| Beach width | 130 m1,3 2+ sources agree |
| Length of the wooden boardwalk in the dunes | 600 m3 1 source |
| Surface | sand (fine), with dunes behind the beach |
| Length | 300 m |
| Facilities | lifeguard (Red Cross), beach bar, umbrella and sunbed hire, kiosk, pedalos |
| Access | car (tarmac road from Artà/Capdepera), TIB bus L422 to Cala Rajada, walking trails to Cala Agulla and Cala Torta |
| Shelter from wind | dunes and a pine forest behind the beach; moderate waves, sometimes strong |
| Best time to go | May, June, September, October; morning, before the tour groups arrive (editorial assessment) |
| Crowds | high at the peak of the season (de.wikipedia) |
The colour next to a fact shows where it comes from: 2+ sources agree 1 source
Getting there
- By car from Palma: about 82 min, 81.4 km (our own measurement on the OSM road network, without traffic; method)
- A well-maintained road from Artà or Capdepera (MA-15 bypass); parking in the residential area west of the beach.
- Parking: Parking in the residential area on the western side; the amount of the fee is not confirmed.
- Restrictions: Line 422 Cala Mesquida - Cala Rajada via Capdepera; in summer it runs hourly (TIB announcement, per search results). Check the timetable at tib.org.
- Without a car: stop Cala Mesquida, about 624 m on foot (about 8 min), lines 422 (GTFS CTM; all places without a car)
Questions and answers
Where can I park at Cala Mesquida?
The car park is in the residential area on the western side of the beach. We could not confirm the fee. At the peak of the season arrive in the morning, because it gets very busy.
Can I get to Cala Mesquida by TIB bus?
Yes, line 422 runs from Cala Rajada via Capdepera, hourly in summer according to TIB. Check the current timetable at tib.org.
Is Cala Mesquida good for children?
The sources do not describe the depth near the shore, and the waves can be moderate to strong. Judge the conditions on the spot and keep children close to the shore.
Is Cala Mesquida crowded in summer?
Yes, de.wikipedia describes high visitor numbers at the peak. The beach is 300 m long, so space runs out quickly.
Does Cala Mesquida have toilets, a bar and equipment hire?
There is a beach bar, a kiosk, umbrella and sunbed hire, pedalos and a Red Cross lifeguard. The source does not describe toilets or showers.
Nearby and related
Places to visit
- Capdepera Castle 4.4 km
- Ses Païsses talayotic village 9.4 km
- Coves d'Artà (Artà Caves) 9.9 km
Beaches
- Cala Torta 1.5 km
- Cala Agulla 2.9 km
Towns and villages
Festivals and events
- Capdepera Medieval Market 4.4 km
Related
More in this region: Llevant: the east coast
Sources
- ca.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- wikidata.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- de.wikipedia.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- en.wikivoyage.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
- tib.org (accessed 2026-10-29)
Checked 29 October 2026. Our own descriptions; figures from the sources above, with conflicting sources shown as a range.