Beach profile · South-east
Cala Santanyí
Last checked: September 2026
Family-friendly sandy cove with a diving school and the nearby Es Pontàs rock formation.
In brief
Why Cala Santanyí?
Perfectly equipped for families and beginner divers, with calm water.
Who is it suitable for?
- Families
- Divers
- Seniors
Less suitable for
- Lovers of solitude
Beach and water
Surface: fine sand, length approx. 70 m, beach depth approx. 100 m. Water entry: shallow entry, waves calm. Typical crowds: busy. Best time of day: all day.
Facilities
Food and drink: restaurant. Toilets: seasonal. Showers: seasonal. Sunloungers: available. Changing rooms: available. Shade: parasols. Lifeguards: seasonal.
Getting there and parking
Parking: paid car park. Walk: 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: wheelchair accessible. A beach wheelchair is available. 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: Pedalo, SUP.
Safety and particular risks
Shallow entry. Diving school right on site.
Beach facts
- Region
- South-east
- Municipality
- Santanyí
- Nearest town
- Santanyí
- Surface
- fine sand
- Length
- approx. 70 m
- Water entry
- shallow entry
- Waves
- calm
- Shade
- parasols
- Food and drink
- restaurant
- Parking
- paid car park
- Walk
- 2 minutes
- Bus
- seasonal
- Lifeguards
- seasonal
- Accessibility
- wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 39.3303, 3.1458
Location of Cala Santanyí in Mallorca.
Practical tip
Short walk from the cove to the viewpoint over the famous Es Pontàs rock arch.
On foot from the cove
A few minutes above the cove is the viewpoint over Es Pontàs, a natural rock arch in the sea (no swimming access). About 1.8 km away lies the fishing harbour of Cala Figuera with its boathouses – there is no sandy beach there, so you swim here in Cala Santanyí.
Nearby beaches
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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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Caló des Moro
Fjord-like rocky cove with crystal-clear, brilliant turquoise water between steep rock walls. View beach profile →
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Cala S'Almunia
Age-old fishing cove with tiny stone houses, boat ramps and crystal-clear water. View beach profile →
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S'Amarador
Unspoilt sandy beach in the middle of the Parc Natural de Mondragó, surrounded by dense pine forests. View beach profile →
Nearby restaurants
- Es Port · Santanyí
- El Mirador de Cala Figuera · Santanyí
Next steps
Region
More beaches in the South region (Es Trenc, Colònia de Sant Jordi, Santanyí)
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South · Ses Covetes / Colònia de Sant Jordi
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fine sand approx. 2.0 km shallow entry family-friendly Bus
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South · Cala Pi
Fjord-like sandy cove set deep between steeply rising cliffs, with extremely calm water.
fine sand approx. 100 m shallow entry family-friendly snorkelling
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South-east · Cala d'Or / Portocolom
Romantic natural cove with fine sand, pine trees and a beach bar.
fine sand approx. 60 m shallow entry family-friendly snorkelling
Frequently asked questions about Cala Santanyí
Where do you park for Cala Santanyí?
Parking: paid car park. Walk: approx. 2 minutes.
Is Cala Santanyí 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 a seasonal bus service; check timetables in advance.
Is there any shade?
Shade: parasols.
Image credits: Cala Santanyí: Photo Antekbojar, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons