Cala Mondragó (Font de n'Alis)

Who is it for?

• Families
• Nature park visitors
• Older travellers

Less suitable for

• Party-goers

Character of the beach

The cove is part of the Parc Natural de Mondragó and can be reached from the car park via a short woodland path. Next to the main beach lies the second cove, S'Amarador, which is actually a little wider and also shelves gently into the water; the two are linked by a ten-minute coastal path that is easy to walk even with children. S'Amarador has its own car park, which fills up faster than the Mondragó one in high summer. Snorkelling is worthwhile along the rocky edges, because the water stays clear there and seagrass meadows begin. The seasonal difference is marked: from June to September the beach services, kiosk and lifeguards are in operation and both coves are full from late morning; from November to March the nature park is almost empty, but there are no facilities at all. The quietest weeks with everything open are May, early June and October.

Beach and water

Surface: fine sand, length approx. 75 m, beach depth approx. 60 m. Getting into the water: gentle entry, calm waves. Typical crowds: busy. Best time of day: morning.

Facilities

Food and drink: restaurant. Toilets: seasonal. Showers: seasonal. Sunloungers: available. Changing rooms: available. Shade: natural shade and parasols. Lifeguards: seasonal.

Getting there and parking

Parking: paid car park. Walk of about 5 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 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.

Food and drink on the beach

In season, both coves have simple beach restaurants and kiosks serving drinks, bocadillos and standard paella – being a nature park, there is deliberately no promenade dining here. Out of season they are mostly closed. For a proper meal, head to Portopetro, Cala d'Or or Santanyí, all around ten minutes away by car.

Coastal walk in the Mondragó nature park

From the Mondragó car park, waymarked circular trails lead through pine forest, over low cliffs and back and forth between the two coves. The shortest option links Cala Mondragó and S'Amarador in around ten minutes via the coastal path; the longer loop over the cliff sections and the wetland takes one to two hours depending on the route.

The paths are flat to gently undulating, well waymarked and manageable with older children too; sturdy shoes are enough, no mountain gear is needed. As there is hardly any shade on the cliff sections, in high summer you should set off early and take water with you – apart from the beach restaurants, there are no facilities in the park itself.

The big advantage over a classic hike: the swimming break is part of the route. If you walk the loop in the morning, you will have the coastal path largely to yourself and be back at the cove before the car parks fill up.

Safety and particular risks

Gentle entry into the water in the protected nature park.

Beach facts

Region

South-east

Municipality

Santanyí

Nearest town

Portopetro / Santanyí

Surface

Fine sand

Length

approx. 75 m

Water entry

gentle entry

Waves

calm

Shade

natural shade and parasols

Food and drink

Restaurant

Parking

paid car park

Walk

5 minutes

Bus

seasonal

Lifeguards

seasonal

Accessibility

wheelchair-accessible

Coordinates

39.3589, 3.1903

Beaches nearby

• S'Amarador

  Unspoilt sandy beach in the middle of the Parc Natural de Mondragó, surrounded by dense pine forest. View beach profile →

• Cala Gran

  The largest cove of the Ibiza-style resort of Cala d'Or. View beach profile →

• Cala Santanyí

  Family-friendly sandy cove with a diving school and the nearby Es Pontàs rock formation. View beach profile →

• Cala Llombards

  Fjord-like cove with a wide sandy bed, turquoise-green water and a popular beach bar. View beach profile →

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Restaurants nearby

• Es Port · Santanyí
• El Mirador de Cala Figuera · Santanyí

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Frequently asked questions about Cala Mondragó (Font de n'Alis)