Cala Agulla

Who is it for?

• Young holidaymakers
• Families
• Water sports fans

Less suitable for

• Those looking for solitude in July/August

Character of the beach

Cala Agulla combines the facilities of a holiday beach with the setting of a nature reserve. Paid car park close to the beach, a few minutes' walk away. In an easterly wind, waves can build up, which makes the beach interesting for bodyboarding but less suitable for very small children on those days.

Beach and water

Surface: fine sand, length approx. 520 m, beach depth approx. 50 m. Getting into the water: gentle entry, moderate waves. Typical crowds: very busy in high summer. Best time of day: morning.

Facilities

Food and drink: chiringuito (beach bar). Toilets: seasonal. Showers: seasonal. Sunloungers: available. Changing rooms: available. Shade: natural shade and parasols. Lifeguards: seasonal.

Getting there and parking

Paid car park close to the beach, a few minutes' walk away. Parking situation: moderate. There are bus connections; timetables change with the season. The beach can also be reached from the water.

Families and accessibility

The entry into the water is suitable for families with children. Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible. A beach wheelchair is available. Dogs: no. Nudism: no.

Snorkelling and water sports

Snorkelling is worthwhile along the rocky edges. Diving is possible. SUP and paddling are possible. Available on site: pedalos, SUP, kayaks.

Safety and particular risks

The amount of sand varies depending on winter storms.

Beach facts

Region

North-east

Municipality

Capdepera

Nearest town

Cala Ratjada

Surface

Fine sand

Length

approx. 520 m

Water entry

gentle entry

Waves

moderate

Shade

natural shade and parasols

Food and drink

Chiringuito

Parking

paid car park

Walk

3 minutes

Bus

yes

Lifeguards

seasonal

Accessibility

wheelchair-accessible

Coordinates

39.7222, 3.4533

Beaches nearby

• Cala Moltó

  Rocky, crystal-clear neighbouring cove of Cala Agulla – a quiet retreat for naturist swimmers. View beach profile →

• Son Moll

  Cala Ratjada's lively town beach on the seafront promenade with bars and hotels. View beach profile →

• Cala Gat

  Idyllic mini cove on the harbour path from Cala Ratjada towards the lighthouse. View beach profile →

• Cala Mesquida

  Impressively wide sandy beach set in a protected dune landscape with a large gull colony. View beach profile →

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Restaurants nearby

• Bistro Senzill by Andreu Genestra · Capdepera
• Rö Sushi Nikkei · Cala Ratjada
• El Gaucho del Mar · Cala Ratjada
• Mama Pizza · Cala Ratjada

Next steps

• Check hire cars Often the only sensible way to reach natural beaches
• Activities in the area Boat trips, hikes, caves
• Find the right holiday resort Stay near the beach instead of driving every day

Region

More beaches in the East region (Cala d'Or, Cala Millor, Canyamel)

• Cala Torta

  North-east · Artà / Cala Ratjada

  Wild, undeveloped sandy cove in the north-east, surrounded by hills and often with considerable surf.

  Coarse sand approx. 150 m steep entry Snorkelling

  Beach profile Directions
• Cala Varques

  East · Calas de Mallorca / Porto Cristo

  Legendary natural cove with very fine sand, turquoise water, natural rock arches and underwater caves.

  Fine sand approx. 90 m gentle entry Snorkelling

  Beach profile Directions
• Platja de Canyamel

  North-east · Canyamel

  Quiet, wide sandy beach in the well-kept resort of Canyamel, framed by wooded hills.

  Fine sand approx. 300 m moderate entry family-friendly Snorkelling

  Beach profile Directions

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