If Mallorca is your next destination, read on and discover which are the best coves in the largest of the Balearic Islands. Undoubtedly, you will visit a perfect paradise for a dream vacation, in a unique environment of crystal clear beaches and extensive sandy areas. Although it may seem incredible, the Majorcan island has more than 300 coves.
The ideal is to rent a car in Mallorca, so you can visit one of them every day and enjoy the most of these stunning natural landscapes. If that is your plan, here are the 10 most spectacular coves in Mallorca.
The 10 most spectacular coves in Mallorca
Sa Calobra Cove
📍 Find out how to get to Cala de Sa Calobra
One of the most special coves in Mallorca. It gives you the opportunity to also enjoy the Torrent de Pareis beach. It is a window to the Mediterranean Sea inside the Tramontana mountain range, which you can reach by following a path and crossing a cave, to get to the cove of Sa Calobra you will have to take the MA-2141 road. It is one of the most impressive roads in Spain, which, through its curves, saves an unevenness of about 900m.
S’Amarador Cove
📍 Find out how to get to Cala S’Amarador
It is one of the most popular coves for family enjoyment. It is located in the Natural Park of Mondragó, in the southern part of the island. It is a natural place of great beauty with an extensive pine forest as a shelter of an impressive beach of fine sand. Among its peculiarities is the progressive entry of water, which makes it a safe beach to enjoy with children.
Agulla Cove
📍 Find out how to get to Cala Agulla
It is located very close to the tourist center of Cala Ratjada, at the easternmost tip of the island of Mallorca. It is distinguished by the turquoise tones of its waters and the beautiful pine forests and mountains that surround it.
In summer it becomes one of the most popular beaches for young people as a starting point or as a neuralgic point for parties, it has been declared a Natural Area of Special Interest and Site of Community Interest for its great wealth and natural beauty.
Cala d’Or
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It is characterized for being one of the most popular and crowded coves of Mallorca. It is a place where you can enjoy both its wonderful beach and the natural environment that surrounds it. It is located in the southeastern part of Mallorca.
It is very close to a nucleus with the same name, well known for its Ibizan architecture. In this beach you can find all kinds of services and attractions to enjoy an unforgettable family vacation.
Tuent Cove
📍 Find out how to get to Cala Tuent
It is located in the Sierra de Tramuntana, at the foot of Puig Major, an area where beaches do not predominate as in the rest of the island. It is a pebble cove, surrounded by pine and olive groves.
It has a length of 200 m and has a thicker sand. It offers you a very peculiar natural environment, perfect to visit other nearby coves, such as Sa Calobra or Torrent de Pareis.
Cala Millor
📍 Find out how to get to Cala Millor
Cala Millor is a beach that is part of a coastal complex on the east coast of the island. It is 1.8 km long and 35 m wide. It is a true paradise of crystalline waters and fine sand, where you can find all the services and benefits of a beach enclave that has a flag. As it is shallow, it is perfect for families and disabled people.
In Cala Millor you can also practice water sports such as surfing, kayaking or windsurfing. You can also go hiking along the coast or visit the wine region in Felanitx.
Fornells Cove
📍 Find out how to get to Cala Fornells
Considered one of the quietest beaches in Mallorca, it is located southwest of the island, in the town of Calvià in Peguera. It is distinguished by its rocks, turquoise waters and coarse sand. Located on the beachfront, it has restaurants, hotels and houses. It is the ideal beach for those who are looking for a quiet day at the beach. Among its main attractions is the artificial solarium that facilitates access to the beach.
Very close to Cala Fornells is the Punta de na Sardana, a point from which you can enjoy spectacular views of the beaches of Santa Ponça, Peguera and Caló de ses Llises, as well as the Illa des Malgrat.
Vinyes Cove
📍 Find out how to get to Cala Vinyes
It is located next to Magaluf and Palmanova. It has 80 m wide, but with a lot of sandy area. It is perfect to enjoy with the little ones to be very well sheltered from the waves and be very easy to access. It has a U-shape that closes in two beaches joined by a promenade flanked by palm trees. It also offers services such as lifeguard, showers, hammocks or umbrellas, among others.
It is an area with excellent underwater and maritime conditions for anchoring boats of less than 12 m in length.
Bona Cove
📍 Find out how to get to Cala Bona
It is located in the northeastern part of the island, in the municipality of Son Servera. Formerly, it was an area of fishermen, which is evidenced by the breakwaters that divide it into three wonderful small coves.
It is shallow, so it is one of the most visited beaches by families with children, the elderly or people with mobility problems.
Caló des Màrmols or Cala Marmols
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It is located in the south of Mallorca, in the municipality of Santanyí, right at the mouth of the Torrent des Màrmols. It is a virgin beach safeguarded by cliffs of about 20 m that has a triangle shape. It is characterized for being impressive and of great luminosity.
Its waters are transparent and project a beautiful turquoise color. Boulders and rocks emerge on its shore and the tranquility of its waters makes many consider this beach a natural swimming pool.
Now that you know the 10 best coves in Mallorca, plan well your route by car so you can visit and enjoy each of them to the fullest. Get the best deals on car rental in Mallorca with K10 Rent a car, enjoy a 10% discount here. Each cove offers you a unique and magical landscape where you can enjoy an unforgettable vacation in direct contact with nature and surrounded by unique environments.