Beach profile · North-east
Cala Torta
Last checked: September 2026
Wild, undeveloped sandy cove in the north-east, surrounded by hills and often with considerable surf.
In brief
Why Cala Torta?
Impressive natural scenery for anyone who wants to experience unspoilt Mallorca without buildings or commercialism.
Who is it suitable for?
- Nude swimmers
- Nature enthusiasts
- Hikers
Less suitable for
- Non-swimmers
- Toddlers (water gets deep quickly)
Beach and water
Surface: coarse sand, length approx. 150 m, beach depth approx. 100 m. Water entry: steep entry, waves choppy. Typical crowds: moderate. Best time of day: morning.
Facilities
Food and drink: none. Toilets: none. Showers: none. Sunloungers: not available. Changing rooms: not available. Shade: none. Lifeguards: no information.
Getting there and parking
Parking: free car park. Walk: approx. 6 minutes. Parking situation: difficult. There is no bus service. The beach can also be reached from the water.
Families and accessibility
Because of the access or the surface, the beach is less suitable for small children. Accessibility: none. Dogs: no. Nude bathing: tolerated.
Snorkelling and water sports
Snorkelling is worthwhile along the rocky edges.
Safety and particular risks
Steeply shelving seabed. Waves often a metre or more high when the wind is from the north.
Watch out for: Strong surf, undercurrents.
Beach facts
- Region
- North-east
- Municipality
- Artà
- Nearest town
- Artà / Cala Ratjada
- Surface
- coarse sand
- Length
- approx. 150 m
- Water entry
- steep entry
- Waves
- choppy
- Shade
- none
- Food and drink
- none
- Parking
- free car park
- Walk
- 6 minutes
- Bus
- no
- Lifeguards
- no information
- Accessibility
- none
- Coordinates
- 39.7547, 3.3972
Location of Cala Torta in Mallorca.
Practical tip
The historic beach bar no longer exists. You must bring your own food and enough water.
Nearby beaches
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Cala Mesquida
Impressively wide sandy beach set in a protected dune landscape with a large gull colony. View beach profile →
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Cala Moltó
Rocky, crystal-clear neighbour of Cala Agulla – a quiet retreat for nude swimmers. View beach profile →
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Cala Agulla
The main beach of Cala Ratjada, framed by dense pine forest and clear water. View beach profile →
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Son Moll
Cala Ratjada's lively town beach on the seafront promenade, with bars and hotels. View beach profile →
Nearby restaurants
- Carrossa · Artà
- Forn Nou · Artà
- Rö Sushi Nikkei · Cala Ratjada
- El Gaucho del Mar · Cala Ratjada
Next steps
Region
More beaches in the East region (Cala d'Or, Cala Millor, Canyamel)
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East · Calas de Mallorca / Porto Cristo
Legendary natural cove with very fine sand, turquoise water, natural rock bridges and underwater caves.
fine sand approx. 90 m shallow entry snorkelling
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North-east · Cala Ratjada
Idyllic tiny cove on the harbour path from Cala Ratjada towards the lighthouse.
fine sand approx. 40 m moderate entry family-friendly snorkelling
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North-east · Canyamel
Quiet, wide sandy beach in the well-kept resort of Canyamel, framed by wooded mountains.
fine sand approx. 300 m moderate entry family-friendly snorkelling
Frequently asked questions about Cala Torta
Where do you park for Cala Torta?
Parking: free car park. Walk: approx. 6 minutes.
Is Cala Torta suitable for children?
Suitable for children: no. Water entry: steep entry.
Are dogs allowed? Is nude bathing allowed?
Dogs: no. Nude bathing: tolerated.
Can you get there without a car?
There is no bus service.
Is there any shade?
Shade: none.
Image credits: Cala Torta: Photo Olaf Tausch, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons