Beach profile · Palma
Cala Estància
Last checked: September 2026
Almost completely enclosed sandy cove in Can Pastilla with Blue Flag water quality.
Quick answer
Why Cala Estància?
Shallow water in a cove protected by breakwaters near the airport.
Who is it suitable for?
- Families
- Beginner swimmers
- Seniors
Less suitable for
- Thrill-seekers
- Surfers
Beach and water
Surface: fine sand, length approx. 220 m, beach depth approx. 37 m. Water entry: gentle entry, waves calm. Typical crowds: moderate. Best time of day: morning.
Facilities
Food and drink: restaurant. Toilets: seasonal. Showers: seasonal. Sun loungers: available. Changing rooms: available. Shade: parasols. Lifeguards: seasonal.
Getting there and parking
Parking: paid car park. On foot: approx. 2 minutes. Parking situation: moderate. There are bus connections; timetables change with the seasons. The beach can also be reached from the water.
Families and accessibility
The water entry is suitable for families with children. Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible. A beach wheelchair is available. Dogs: no. Nudism: no.
Snorkelling and water sports
SUP and paddling are possible. Available on site: SUP, pedalo.
Safety and particular risks
Cove completely enclosed by two breakwater piers, with almost mirror-smooth water.
Beach facts
- Region
- Palma
- Municipality
- Palma
- Nearest town
- Can Pastilla
- Surface
- Fine sand
- Length
- approx. 220 m
- Water entry
- gentle entry
- Waves
- calm
- Shade
- Parasols
- Food and drink
- Restaurant
- Parking
- paid car park
- Walk
- 2 minutes
- Bus
- yes
- Lifeguards
- seasonal
- Accessibility
- wheelchair-accessible
- Coordinates
- 39.5369, 2.7125
Location of Cala Estància in Mallorca.
Practical tip
Along the Can Pastilla marina there are paid but easily accessible car parks.
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Platja de Can Pere Antoni
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Cala Blava (Cala Mosca)
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Nearby restaurants
- DINS Santi Taura · Palma
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- Zaranda · Palma
- Adrián Quetglas · Palma
Next steps
Region
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Frequently asked questions about Cala Estància
Where can you park at Cala Estància?
Parking: paid car park. On foot: approx. 2 minutes.
Is Cala Estància suitable for children?
Suitable for children: yes. Water entry: gentle entry.
Are dogs allowed? Is there nudism?
Dogs: no. Nudism: no.
Can you get there without a car?
There is a bus service; check timetables in advance.
Is there shade?
Shade: parasols.
Image credits: Cala Estància: Photo MARIA ROSA FERRE ✿, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons