The island's big southern bay and the Calvià coast to the west. Alongside the town beaches, at either end there are coves among pine woods and low cliffs.
11 coves in Badia de Palma
CalmSome swellRoughCala Blava
Llucmajor
Badia de Palma · opens to the
CalmSome swellRoughCala Comtesa
Calvià
Badia de Palma · opens to the
CalmSome swellRoughCala Falcó
Calvià
Badia de Palma · opens to the
CalmSome swellRoughCala Fornells
Calvià
Badia de Palma · opens to the
CalmSome swellRoughCala Mago
Calvià
Badia de Palma · opens to the
CalmSome swellRoughCala Portals Vells
Calvià
Badia de Palma · opens to the
CalmSome swellRoughCala Vinyes
Calvià
Badia de Palma · opens to the
CalmSome swellRoughPlatja de Cala Major
Palma
Badia de Palma · opens to the
CalmSome swellRoughPlatja de Portals Nous (l'Oratori)
Calvià
Badia de Palma · opens to the
CalmSome swellRoughPlatja de Santa Ponça
Calvià
Badia de Palma · opens to the
CalmSome swellRoughPlatja de ses Illetes
Calvià
Badia de Palma · opens to the
Frequently asked questions
Which wind leaves the coves in Badia de Palma calm?
With Tramuntana, Ponent and Mestral most of them are sheltered, because the wind reaches them from the land. With Llevant and Xaloc the wind blows in from the sea and brings waves. Check today's sea state before you go: a swell can roll in even with no wind.
Which coves in Badia de Palma have parking nearby?
Cala Blava, Cala Comtesa, Cala Fornells, Cala Mago, Cala Portals Vells, Cala Vinyes and 4 more. Each guide tells you whether it is free or paid and how long the walk is.
Which coves in Badia de Palma are good for kids?
Cala Blava, Cala Comtesa, Cala Falcó, Cala Fornells, Cala Portals Vells, Cala Vinyes and 4 more. With waves none of them is good for little ones: check the sea state before you go.
Which coves in Badia de Palma are the least crowded?
Cala Falcó and Cala Mago. They are usually quieter because you have to walk or there are no facilities: bring water and shade.
Where to snorkel in Badia de Palma?
Cala Fornells has the best seabed in the area. To see anything, the sea needs to be calm.