Cala des Mago is a cove on the Portals Vells headland in Calvià, south-west Mallorca, reached by road from Sol de Mallorca. It is a nudist beach, marked as such by a sign, with a small strip of sand, rocks around the water and pine-covered slopes behind. The clear water draws swimmers and snorkellers, and two other beaches lie right next to it.
Cala des Mago
Clothing-optional cove on Mallorca's south-west coast, with clear water, a strip of sand and rocks to lie out on.
- Entrance
- Free.
- Accessibility
- No wheelchair-accessible parking or entrance; the beach is sand and rock at the bottom of a steep road.
- Parking
- Free parking about 44 m and 71 m away in a straight line (the El Mago car park has a sand surface); there is also free roadside parking and a paid car park.
- Difficulty
- About a five-minute walk from the free car park, down a steep road; the beach itself is sand and rock.
- Transport
- Bus stop Sol de Mallorca, about 620 m away in a straight line.
- Advance booking
- Not needed; it is a public beach.
- Hours
- Open at all hours.
- Address
- Av. Portals Vells, 47, 07181 Sol de Mallorca, Illes Balears, Spain
What makes it special
Walk out into the water and it turns clear, with schools of fish moving over the bottom. That is the reason to pack a mask.
Cala des Mago is a clothing-optional cove, and a sign at the beach says so plainly. The sandy part is small. Much of the crowd settles on the rocks around it instead, lying out and eating lunch a step from the sea. Pines run down the slopes behind, and the rocks give the best views over the bay.
Two more beaches sit right next door, so the cove works as the naturist corner of a stretch of coast with room for everyone.
Good to know
- It is a nudist beach, marked by a sign. If you would prefer to stay dressed, use one of the two beaches right next to it.
- There are no toilets and no drinking water at the cove or nearby, so bring water with you.
- The sandy part is small and fills fast; many people lie on the rocks, so a mat or thick towel helps.
- The cove gets crowded, and the parking spaces at the end of the road go to early arrivals.
- There is no wheelchair-accessible parking or entrance.
Getting there
Most people come by car along the road towards Portals Vells, and the final stretch down to the cove is steep. Free parking lies about 44 m and 71 m away in a straight line; the El Mago car park has a sand surface. From the free car park the walk to the beach takes about five minutes. Arrive early and you can drive all the way to the end of the road and may find a space there.
The nearest bus stop is Sol de Mallorca, about 620 m away in a straight line, and the rest is on foot. Magaluf is a long walk away, and quad bike tours from there stop at the cove.
Best time to visit
Best: early in the morning, or in late spring and early autumn.
Avoid: the middle of the day in July and August.
The cove gets crowded in summer, the small sandy strip fills first, and the parking at the end of the road goes to whoever arrives early.
Access & restrictions
Cala des Mago is a nudist beach, and a sign at the beach asks visitors to respect that. Clothing is optional, and the etiquette of any naturist beach applies: do not stare, and do not photograph other bathers. Anyone who wants to stay dressed has the two beaches right next to it.
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The road down to the cove is steep, so drive it slowly. The rocks around the water are uneven and slippery when wet; wear shoes that grip.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cala des Mago a nudist beach?
Yes. A sign at the beach marks it as a nudist beach and asks visitors to respect that. Two other beaches lie right next to it for anyone who wants to stay dressed.Is there parking at Cala des Mago?
Yes. Free parking lies about 44 m and 71 m away in a straight line, and the walk from the free car park takes about five minutes. There is also a paid car park. Spaces at the end of the road go early.Are there toilets or drinking water?
No. There are no toilets and no drinking water at the cove or nearby, so bring what you need.Can you get to Cala des Mago by bus?
The nearest bus stop is Sol de Mallorca, about 620 m away in a straight line; the rest is on foot.Is Cala des Mago good for snorkelling?
Yes. Once you walk out into the water it is clear, with schools of fish over the bottom.