Questions and answers
Questions and answers: Beaches
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Where can I park at Alcúdia beach?
The number and fees of the car parks by the beach were not confirmed at the time of our check. The beach is long, so the easiest way is to walk to it along the promenade from Port d'Alcúdia.
Can I get to Alcúdia beach by TIB bus?
Yes, Port d'Alcúdia is a bus hub for the north of the island. The line number for this stretch has not been confirmed; check tib.org.
Is Alcúdia beach good for children?
The MITECO fact sheet describes the water as calm. The exact depth is not given in the sources.
What facilities are there at Alcúdia beach?
According to ca.wikipedia there is a lifeguard and showers; the rest of the facilities (bars, hire shops) are in the town along the promenade.
Where can I park at Cala Agulla and when should I arrive?
The car park is behind the bay and is paid. In season arrive in the morning, because the beach gets very busy.
Can I get to Cala Agulla by TIB bus?
Yes. Line 411 terminates here, and from Cala Ratjada it is a few minutes' ride. Buses run roughly hourly in season; check the current timetable at tib.org.
Is Cala Agulla good for children?
The sand slopes gently (de.wikipedia), and there are Red Cross lifeguards nearby. Spain.info does note moderate waves, though, so check conditions when it is windy.
Is Cala Agulla crowded in summer?
Yes, spain.info describes visitor numbers as high. The beach is only about 50 m wide, so around midday space for a towel runs out quickly.
What facilities does Cala Agulla have?
Toilets and showers (spain.info), umbrella and sunbed hire, water sports equipment, two bars and a restaurant, and a Red Cross post (de.wikipedia).
Where can I park at Cala Deià?
There are few spaces by the road. The descent from Deià is steep, so arrive in the morning or leave the car in the village.
Can I get to Cala Deià by TIB bus?
Line 203 runs to Deià (route not confirmed at the time of our check). Boats also run from Port de Sóller to Cala Deià. Check timetables before you travel.
Is Cala Deià good for children?
It is a stony, narrow beach (6-10 m wide), so it is not an ideal spot for small children.
Is there parking at Cala Llombards and when should I arrive?
Yes, there is a free car park at the foot of the beach. The cove is small, so arrive in the morning in season.
Can I get to Cala Llombards by TIB bus?
We could not confirm a bus line for this beach. The nearest base is Santanyí; check the timetable at tib.org.
Is Cala Llombards good for children?
Sources mention calm water and a sandy bottom (spain.info), but the cove is open to the east and south-east, so it can get choppy when the wind blows from those directions.
Is Cala Llombards crowded in summer?
Yes, spain.info gives high visitor numbers, and ca.wikipedia notes that the beach is often taken up by owners of nearby villas.
What facilities are there at Cala Llombards?
Umbrella and sunbed hire, and bins and cleaning (spain.info). The sources do not mention toilets or a lifeguard, so take water with you.
Is there parking at Cala Major and when should I arrive?
There is a car park (de.wikipedia), but the fee has not been confirmed. The beach is very busy, so in season morning is better.
Can I get to Cala Major by bus?
The beach is within the city limits of Palma on the Paseo Marítimo, so it is served by city buses. The line number has not been confirmed; check EMT Palma or tib.org.
Is Cala Major good for children?
Spain.info describes the water as calm with small waves, and de.wikipedia reports low waves. Neither source gives the depth near the shore.
Is Cala Major crowded in summer?
Yes, both sources describe visitor numbers as high. The beach measures 200 x 80 m, so it fills up quickly.
Does Cala Major have toilets and a lifeguard?
There are toilets and showers (spain.info), a Red Cross lifeguard, umbrella and sunbed hire, and a café and restaurant (de.wikipedia).
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.
Where can I park at Cala Millor?
We have no confirmed parking information. The resort is right by the beach, so it is an easy walk from your accommodation.
Can I get to Cala Millor by TIB bus?
Yes, line 401 links Cala Millor with Palma (every 30 min according to Wikivoyage). Check the current timetable at tib.org.
Is Cala Millor crowded in summer?
Yes, de.wikipedia describes heavy traffic in season. The beach is about 1.7-1.8 km long, so there is room, but the strip of sand is only 30-35 m wide.
Where can I park at Cala Mondragó?
There are two car parks: at the park information point and on the beachfront. Fees have not been confirmed.
Can I get to Cala Mondragó by TIB bus?
Ca.wikipedia mentions a seasonal regular bus. The line number has not been confirmed; check tib.org.
Is Cala Mondragó good for children?
Yes, ca.wikipedia describes the water as shallow and clean.
What facilities does Cala Mondragó have?
Two bars, sunbed and pedalo hire, umbrellas, showers, a tourist train and a small shop nearby.
Where can I park at Cala Pi?
In the Cala Pi residential area (de.wikipedia), from where a long flight of steps leads down to the beach. The fee has not been confirmed.
Can I get to Cala Pi by TIB bus?
We could not confirm a bus line to Cala Pi. Check the timetable at tib.org.
Is Cala Pi good for children?
The bay is sheltered, which makes the water calmer. The sources do not give the depth, however, and the steps can be awkward with a pushchair.
Where can I park at Cala Torta?
There are few spaces and the last stretch is on foot. Arrive in the morning, before the car park fills up.
Can I get to Cala Torta by TIB bus?
No line has been confirmed. You can walk in along the trail from Cala Mesquida; check the bus timetable to Cala Rajada at tib.org.
Is Cala Torta good for children?
Not really: the seabed drops away quickly, and strong currents can appear when there are waves (de.wikipedia). Cala Agulla is a better choice for children.
Where can I park at Cala Varques and when should I go?
You leave the car by the gate on the Porto Cristo-Cales de Mallorca road (about km 9.2). Go in the morning, because the path through the forest and ravine is in full sun.
Can I get to Cala Varques by TIB bus?
No line to the gate has been confirmed. The nearest towns are Porto Cristo and Cales de Mallorca; check the timetable at tib.org.
Is Cala Varques good for children?
The sources do not describe the depth. The 15-20 minute walk with no shade and no facilities makes an outing with small children difficult.
Is Cala Varques crowded in summer?
Spain.info describes visitor numbers as low, but a small cove of about 90 x 60 m fills up quickly once it makes it into the guidebooks.
Are there any facilities at Cala Varques?
No. According to ca.wikipedia there are no showers, toilets or sunbed hire. Bring water and shade.
Where do I park for Caló des Moro and what time should I arrive?
Leave the car in the free car park by the road about 100 m before Cala Llombards and walk (about 25 min). Arrive before 9:00, because in season the car parks are often full.
Can I get to Caló des Moro by TIB bus?
We could not confirm a bus line. The walk from stops around Santanyí is long; check the timetable at tib.org.
Is Caló des Moro good for children?
The sources do not give the depth, the walk is about 25 min in the sun, and the seabed is at times overgrown with seagrass. With small children the nearby Cala Llombards is a better choice.
Is Caló des Moro crowded in summer?
Yes, very. According to Ara Balears, more than 4,000 people a day visited the bay in June 2024, and de.wikipedia describes queues.
Are there toilets, a bar or a lifeguard at Caló des Moro?
No. There are no sanitary facilities, no rubbish collection and no lifeguard; take water, shade and your rubbish with you.
Where do I park at Es Trenc and what time should I arrive?
There are two paid car parks: at ses Covetes and behind the dune. In July and August the sources describe very high visitor numbers, so in practice it is best to be there before 10:00. Leaving and returning on the same ticket is not guaranteed, so ask the car park staff.
Can I get to Es Trenc by TIB bus?
We could not confirm the line number to the beach. The nearest base is Colònia de Sant Jordi, from where you walk to the beach along the salt pans from the northern edge of the town. Check the timetable at tib.org before you go.
Is Es Trenc good for children?
Yes, the entry into the water is gentle, and the water is shallow and warms up quickly. Strong currents can appear in a westerly wind, so keep children close to the shore.
Is Es Trenc crowded in summer?
Yes. Spain.info gives high visitor numbers, and ca.wikipedia describes very heavy traffic every summer. Outside July and August, especially in June and September, it is noticeably quieter.
What facilities does Es Trenc have?
According to ca.wikipedia: a lifeguard on part of the beach, one restaurant, a small medical post and a few kiosks. Spain.info adds umbrella and sunbed hire. The sources contradict each other on toilets (spain.info: yes, mallorca.com: none) and shade (none), so bring water and a parasol.
Where can I park at Platja de Muro and when should I arrive?
We have no confirmed data on parking. The beach is long and divided into four sectors, so choose a sector with fewer people, ideally by arriving in the morning.
Can I get to Platja de Muro by TIB bus?
Yes, buses run around the Bay of Alcúdia (Alcúdia and Can Picafort). The line number has not been confirmed; check tib.org.
Is Platja de Muro good for children?
The beach is described as flat and family-friendly, with very fine sand. The sources give no exact depths.
Where can I park at Playa de Palma?
We have no confirmed data on parking. The beach has 15 sectors, so choose the sector closest to your accommodation or come by bus.
Can I get to Playa de Palma by bus?
Yes, Can Pastilla and S'Arenal are served by buses from Palma and the airport. Line numbers have not been confirmed; check tib.org and EMT Palma.
Is Playa de Palma crowded in summer?
Yes, very. De.wikipedia describes it as very busy; Balneario 6 is the loudest.
What facilities does Playa de Palma have?
Each of the 15 sectors has a beach bar. Music and alcohol hours are regulated.
Where can I park in Port de Sóller?
Parking data was not confirmed at the time of our check. From the centre of Sóller the simplest way is the vintage tram to the port.
Can I get to Port de Sóller by tram or bus?
Yes, the tram from Sóller reaches the port (the stop is next to Platja d'en Repic). Bus line numbers have not been confirmed; check tib.org.
Is Port de Sóller beach crowded in summer?
Yes, de.wikipedia describes both beaches as busy in season.
Can I take a boat from Port de Sóller to other beaches?
Yes, boats run from the port to Sa Calobra, Cala Deià and Cala Tuent.