Beach profile · South-east
Cala Sa Nau
Last checked: September 2026
Romantic natural cove with fine sand, pine trees and a beach bar.
In brief
Why Cala Sa Nau?
Chilled vibes at the beach bar, sand and crystal-clear water between rock walls.
Who is it suitable for?
- Young adults
- Couples
- Connoisseurs
Less suitable for
- Budget travellers
Beach and water
Surface: fine sand, length approx. 60 m, beach depth approx. 70 m. Water entry: shallow entry, waves calm. Typical crowds: busy. Best time of day: afternoon.
Facilities
Food and drink: chiringuito (beach bar). Toilets: seasonal. Showers: seasonal. Sunloungers: available. Changing rooms: not available. Shade: natural shade and parasols. Lifeguards: seasonal.
Getting there and parking
Parking: paid car park. Walk: approx. 3 minutes. Parking situation: difficult. There is no bus service. The beach can also be reached from the water.
Families and accessibility
The water entry is suitable for families with children. Accessibility: wheelchair accessible. Dogs: no. Nude bathing: no.
Snorkelling and water sports
Snorkelling is worthwhile along the rocky edges. Diving is possible. SUP and paddling are possible. Available on site: SUP.
Safety and particular risks
Deeply cut, fjord-like inlet. Legendary beach bar with relaxed music.
Beach facts
- Region
- South-east
- Municipality
- Felanitx
- Nearest town
- Cala d'Or / Portocolom
- Surface
- fine sand
- Length
- approx. 60 m
- Water entry
- shallow entry
- Waves
- calm
- Shade
- natural shade and parasols
- Food and drink
- Chiringuito (beach bar)
- Parking
- paid car park
- Walk
- 3 minutes
- Bus
- no
- Lifeguards
- seasonal
- Accessibility
- wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 39.4117, 3.2564
Location of Cala Sa Nau in Mallorca.
Practical tip
Paid car park up on the slope; from there a stone staircase leads down.
Nearby beaches
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Cala Marçal
Large, family-friendly main cove of the idyllic fishing port of Portocolom. View beach profile →
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Cala Brafi
Completely untouched, narrow rocky cove south of Portocolom – a quiet insider tip. View beach profile →
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Cala Gran
The largest cove in the Ibiza-style resort of Cala d'Or. View beach profile →
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Cala Murada
Sheltered sandy cove in the quiet village of Cala Murada with a lovely beach bar right on the sand. View beach profile →
Nearby restaurants
- Port Petit · Cala d'Or
- Sa Roqueta (Portocolom) · Portocolom
- Diferent · Cala d'Or
- La Bodega · Cala d'Or
Next steps
Region
More beaches in the South region (Es Trenc, Colònia de Sant Jordi, Santanyí)
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South-east · Cala Llombards / Santanyí
Fjord-like rocky cove with crystal-clear, brilliant turquoise water between steep rock walls.
fine sand approx. 30 m shallow entry snorkelling
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South-east · Cala Figuera / Santanyí
Unspoilt sandy beach in the middle of the Parc Natural de Mondragó, surrounded by dense pine forests.
fine sand approx. 145 m shallow entry family-friendly snorkelling
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South · Ses Covetes / Colònia de Sant Jordi
Natural sandy beach with shallow, turquoise water and dunes.
fine sand approx. 2.0 km shallow entry family-friendly Bus
Frequently asked questions about Cala Sa Nau
Where do you park for Cala Sa Nau?
Parking: paid car park. Walk: approx. 3 minutes.
Is Cala Sa Nau suitable for children?
Suitable for children: yes. Water entry: shallow entry.
Are dogs allowed? Is nude bathing allowed?
Dogs: no. Nude bathing: no.
Can you get there without a car?
There is no bus service.
Is there any shade?
Shade: natural shade and parasols.
Image credits: Cala Sa Nau: Photo Xxlstier, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons