Cala Torta is a sandy bay on the north-east coast of Mallorca, in the municipality of Artà in the Balearic Islands. White sand fills the head of the cove between low cliffs, with wild hills behind. It is a naturist beach, and it has no kiosk. Seagrass grows in the clear water close to shore. The beach is reached on foot, either from a car park or along a path from neighbouring Cala Mesquida.
Cala Torta
White-sand naturist cove between low cliffs and wild hills, on the north-east coast of Mallorca
- Entrance
- Free; the beach is public and there is no ticket.
- Accessibility
- Reached only on foot, 15 to 30 minutes from the car park, ending on sand. No toilets nearby.
- Parking
- Free car park about 1.1 km from the beach in a straight line, then a 15 to 30 minute walk.
- Difficulty
- From the car park, a walk of 15 to 30 minutes. The path from Cala Mesquida takes more than an hour over uneven and sometimes difficult ground and does not suit young children.
- Transport
- Nearest bus stop: Cala Mesquida, about 1.2 km away in a straight line.
- Advance booking
- Not needed.
- Hours
- Open at any time.
- Address
- Cala Torta, Balearic Islands, Spain
What makes it special
From the sand, the seagrass meadows show as dark patches through water clear enough to see the bottom. That seagrass is Posidonia, and it is a sign of how clean the bay is; it also grows thick in the shallows and washes up along the shore, so you wade through it to reach open water.
White sand fills the curve of the bay, held between low cliffs, with scrub-covered hills rising behind. Nothing is sold on the beach. Reaching it takes a walk, and the crowd stays thin: the beach is quiet even in summer, and bathers spread out along the sand with room to spare.
Good to know
- There is no kiosk on the beach, and no drinking water or toilets nearby. Bring all the water and food you need.
- Seagrass lies thick in the shallows and along the shore; it marks clean water.
- Cala Torta is a naturist beach, and nude bathers share the sand.
- In summer a lifeguard is on duty.
- The path from Cala Mesquida takes over an hour on uneven, sometimes difficult ground and does not suit young children.
Getting there
The car park lies about 1.1 km from the beach in a straight line, and the walk from it to the sand takes 15 to 30 minutes. There is no water on the way or at the beach, so carry it with you from the car.
The nearest bus stop, Cala Mesquida, is about 1.2 km away in a straight line. A path also links the beach with Cala Mesquida; that walk takes more than an hour over uneven and sometimes difficult ground, and it is not a route for young children.
Best time to visit
Best: a calm day in the swimming season, early in the day.
Avoid: days of strong onshore wind and rough sea.
The bay lies open to the sea, so wind from that side drives waves straight onto the beach, while on a still day the water turns clear enough to see the seagrass on the bottom and the sun has not yet heated the open sand.
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The bay is open to the sea: in onshore wind, waves break hard on the beach and currents pull away from the shore. Stay out of the water when the sea is rough, and swim where the lifeguard can see you.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the walk from the car park to Cala Torta?
The walk takes 15 to 30 minutes. The car park is about 1.1 km from the beach in a straight line.Can you walk to Cala Torta from Cala Mesquida?
Yes, a path links the two. It takes more than an hour over uneven and sometimes difficult ground, and it does not suit families with young children.Are there facilities at Cala Torta?
There is no kiosk, and no toilets or drinking water nearby, so bring your own water and food. In summer a lifeguard is on duty.Is Cala Torta a nudist beach?
Yes. Cala Torta is a naturist beach, and nude and clothed bathers share the sand.