Cala Agulla is a beach in the municipality of Capdepera, on the north-east coast of Mallorca, just north of the resort of Cala Rajada. A long, narrow strip of fine white sand curves round a bay closed by rocky ground at both ends, and rocks also break through the sand and lie in the shallows. The water is clear and turquoise. In 1991 the Parliament of the Balearic Islands declared the area an Àrea natural d'especial interès, a protected natural area.
Cala Agulla
Pine-backed bay of white sand and turquoise water, with rocky ends and stones in the shallows, near Cala Rajada.
- Entrance
- Free. Sunbeds and parasols with a lock box cost about €19.50; kayaks and pedalos about €30 an hour.
- Accessibility
- Easy access from the road onto the sand. Rocks at both ends of the bay and among the sand in the water make walking into the sea awkward.
- Parking
- Two car parks about 360 and 400 m away in a straight line, full after 11:00 in high season. Out of season, street parking by the roundabout next to the beach.
- Difficulty
- None: the sand starts at the road. In high season a full car park can mean a twenty-minute walk in full sun from a distant space.
- Transport
- Bus stops Cala Agulla 2 (Cala Rajada) and Cala Agulla, about 660 and 670 m away in a straight line.
- Advance booking
- Not needed.
- Hours
- Open at all times.
- Address
- Cala Agulla, Carrer d'es Niu de s'Àguila, s/n, 07659 Cala Figuera, Illes Balears, Spain
What makes it special
The colour of the water is what stays with you: turquoise over white sand, clear enough to see the rocks lying on the bottom. Those rocks, scattered through the shallows and gathered at both ends of the bay, give snorkellers something to look at. Pine woods come down to the back of the beach, and the bay has been a protected natural area since 1991.
In summer the sand fills with hired sunbeds and parasols. Kayaks and pedalos go out across the bay, some of the pedalos with slides for children, and bars on the beach sell snacks and drinks.
Good to know
- The sand is a narrow strip, and rocks lie among it and in the water. Wear water shoes and wade in carefully.
- The one shower runs salt water, and there is no drinking-water tap nearby. Bring fresh water or buy it at the bars.
- Toilets are at the restaurant on the beach.
- In high season the car parks are full after 11:00, and a later arrival can mean a twenty-minute walk in full sun from a distant space.
- Weekends bring locals as well as visitors, and the narrow beach struggles for space on summer afternoons.
Getting there
Most people come by car. Two car parks lie about 360 and 400 m from the beach in a straight line, and in high season both are full after 11:00. After that, the nearest free space can be a twenty-minute walk away, in full sun.
Out of season it is easier: you can leave the car on the main street or near the roundabout, a few steps from the sand.
Buses stop at Cala Agulla and Cala Agulla 2 (Cala Rajada), about 660 and 670 m away in a straight line. From the road, the way onto the beach is easy.
Best time to visit
Best: a weekday morning, arriving before 11:00.
Avoid: Sunday afternoons, and summer afternoons in general.
The beach is a narrow strip, so once the car parks fill in late morning, finding room for a towel gets hard, and at weekends locals join the visitors. The bay opens to the east, so the morning sun comes in over the water. Out of season the crowds go and parking by the roundabout becomes easy.
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Rocks lie among the sand in the shallows and at both ends of the bay, and they catch feet and swimmers heading out; wear water shoes and go in slowly. When the wind blows onshore the open bay takes waves, so stay out of rough water.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there parking at Cala Agulla?
Yes, two car parks about 360 and 400 m from the beach in a straight line. In high season they are full after 11:00, and later arrivals may face a twenty-minute walk from a distant space. Out of season you can park on the main street near the roundabout.Can you hire sunbeds and parasols?
Yes. Sunbeds and parasols come with lock boxes, and kayaks and pedalos, some with slides for children, are also for hire.Is Cala Agulla good for snorkelling?
The water is clear and turquoise, and rocks lie scattered over the sandy bottom and at both ends of the bay, which gives a snorkeller plenty to see. The same rocks make wading in awkward, so water shoes help.Are there toilets and showers?
Toilets are at the restaurant on the beach. The single shower runs salt water, and there is no drinking-water tap nearby, so bring fresh water or buy it at the bars.Can you get there by bus?
Yes. The stops Cala Agulla and Cala Agulla 2 (Cala Rajada) are about 660 and 670 m from the beach in a straight line.