Beach profile · East
Cala Mandia
Last checked: September 2026
Wide, deeply indented sandy cove with hotel complexes on the rocky edges.
Quick answer
Why Cala Mandia?
Suitable for families with children.
Who is it suitable for?
- Families
- Hotel guests
- Swimmers
Less suitable for
- Lovers of unspoilt nature
Beach and water
Surface: fine sand, length approx. 80 m, beach depth approx. 120 m. Water entry: gentle entry, waves calm. Typical crowds: busy. Best time of day: all day.
Facilities
Food and drink: restaurant. Toilets: seasonal. Showers: seasonal. Sun loungers: available. Changing rooms: available. Shade: parasols. Lifeguards: seasonal.
Getting there and parking
Parking: free car park. On foot: approx. 2 minutes. Parking situation: moderate. There is a seasonal bus service; check timetables in advance. The beach can also be reached from the water.
Families and accessibility
The water entry is suitable for families with children. Accessibility: limited. Dogs: no. Nudism: no.
Snorkelling and water sports
Snorkelling is worthwhile along the rocky edges. SUP and paddling are possible. Available on site: pedalo.
Safety and particular risks
Wide sandy area, very sheltered from waves.
Beach facts
- Region
- East
- Municipality
- Manacor
- Nearest town
- Porto Cristo / Cala Mandia
- Surface
- Fine sand
- Length
- approx. 80 m
- Water entry
- gentle entry
- Waves
- calm
- Shade
- Parasols
- Food and drink
- Restaurant
- Parking
- free car park
- Walk
- 2 minutes
- Bus
- seasonal
- Lifeguards
- seasonal
- Accessibility
- limited
- Coordinates
- 39.5217, 3.3108
Location of Cala Mandia in Mallorca.
Practical tip
The beach is easy to reach via shallow steps and ramps.
Nearby beaches
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Cala Anguila
Funnel-shaped cove with pale sand and bright turquoise water between low rocks. View beach profile →
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Cala Romàntica (S'Estany d'en Mas)
Picturesque sandy cove with an extremely wide bed of sand between high rock walls. View beach profile →
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Cala Varques
Legendary natural cove with very fine sand, turquoise water, natural rock arches and underwater caves. View beach profile →
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Cala Morlanda
Crystal-clear rocky cove in S'Illot with turquoise-green water – extremely popular with teenagers for cliff jumping. View beach profile →
Nearby restaurants
- Can March · Manacor
- Principal · Porto Cristo
- Perla Grill & Terrace · Porto Cristo
- Factoría (Gastrobar) · Manacor
Next steps
Region
More beaches in the East region (Cala d'Or, Cala Millor, Canyamel)
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North-east · Artà / Cala Ratjada
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Coarse sand approx. 150 m steep entry Snorkelling
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North-east · Cala Ratjada / Capdepera
Impressively wide sandy beach set in a protected dune landscape with a large gull colony.
Fine sand approx. 300 m gentle entry family-friendly Snorkelling
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North-east · Cala Ratjada
Cala Ratjada's main beach, framed by dense pine forest and clear water.
Fine sand approx. 520 m gentle entry family-friendly Snorkelling
Frequently asked questions about Cala Mandia
Where can you park at Cala Mandia?
Parking: free car park. On foot: approx. 2 minutes.
Is Cala Mandia 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 seasonal bus service; check timetables in advance.
Is there shade?
Shade: parasols.
Image credits: Cala Mandia: Photo KingKurt22, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons