Caló des Moro is a beach in the municipality of Santanyí, on the south-east coast of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands. Its sand lies at the head of a narrow inlet between limestone cliffs, over shallow turquoise water. The sandy area is small, and no road reaches it: the last part of the way is a long flight of steep steps and a rocky path down from the clifftop. The inlet of S'Almunia, with its boathouses, sits beside it.
Caló des Moro
Sandy cove of shallow turquoise water between limestone cliffs, reached by a long staircase and a rocky scramble.
- Entrance
- Free; there is no ticket.
- Accessibility
- Not accessible by wheelchair or pushchair: the way down is a long staircase of steep steps and then a rocky scramble. Hard going for anyone with limited mobility.
- Parking
- Free. S'Almunia & Cala Llombards Parking Lot (gravel) about 930 m away in a straight line; a second free parking area about 140 m away. Arrive early to find a space.
- Difficulty
- Demanding for a beach: 20 to 30 minutes on foot from the car park, along a road, down a long staircase of steep steps and over a rocky scramble to the sand. Proper footwear needed; hard work in summer heat.
- Transport
- Bus stop Cala Llombards (57047), about 880 m away in a straight line.
- Hours
- Open at any time; there are no set hours.
What makes it special
From the top of the staircase the water below runs from pale green to deep turquoise, clear enough to see the rock on the seabed. The walk down is hard work, and that colour is what pays for it.
The cove itself lies past the boathouses on the left. It is beautiful and it is crowded: in July the strip of sand barely holds everyone who has made the climb. The cove directly below the staircase has more room and is the better place for a proper swim. Some people get no further than the clifftop, take their picture of the water from above and turn back.
Good to know
- Wear proper shoes: the path is uneven and rocky, and the final stretch is a scramble over rock.
- There are no toilets and no drinking water at the cove or nearby. Bring enough water for the walk back up.
- The walk in is exhausting on a hot day; start early and carry water.
- The sand at the main cove fills up in high summer. The cove below the staircase has more space.
- Littering is prohibited. Carry all your rubbish back out with you.
Getting there
You arrive by car. The free gravel car park named S'Almunia & Cala Llombards Parking Lot lies about 930 m from the cove in a straight line, and there is a second free parking area about 140 m away. Spaces go early, so come first thing if you want one.
From the car park the walk takes 20 to 30 minutes. The first part follows a road. Then a long staircase of steep steps drops down the cliff, and the last stretch is a rocky scramble to the sand, where you will want your hands free. Allow for the climb back up in the heat.
The nearest bus stop is Cala Llombards, about 880 m away in a straight line.
Best time to visit
Best: early in the morning, before the car parks fill and the queues build.
Avoid: the middle of a hot summer day, July especially.
The steps and the scramble are punishing in the heat, and by late morning in high summer the sand is packed with people.
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The final descent is a scramble over uneven rock, and the cliff edges around the cove are unfenced. Wear shoes with grip, use your hands where you need to and keep back from the edge.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the walk to Caló des Moro?
20 to 30 minutes from the car park. The way runs along a road, then down a long staircase of steep steps, and ends with a rocky scramble to the sand.Where do you park for Caló des Moro?
The free gravel S'Almunia & Cala Llombards Parking Lot is about 930 m away in a straight line, and a second free parking area is about 140 m away. Arrive early to find a space.Are there toilets or drinking water at the beach?
No. There are no toilets and no drinking water at the cove or nearby, so bring water with you.Can you get to Caló des Moro by bus?
The nearest bus stop is Cala Llombards, about 880 m away in a straight line. From there the rest of the way is on foot.Can you reach the beach with a wheelchair or pushchair?
No. The only way down is a long staircase of steep steps followed by a scramble over rock.