A small cove facing the Bay of Palma
The cove of the Cala Blava estate, whose old name is Cala Mosques: an inlet between low cliffs with a small sandy beach at the back, surrounded by houses and pines. It lies inside the Reserva Marina de la Badia de Palma (Bay of Palma marine reserve) and looks towards Palma, across the bay.
45m
Of sand
60steps
On the main way down
1343
First mention of the "cala de Mosques"
Today at Cala Blava
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- Wind
- Offshore waves
Cala Blava opens to the . With an offshore wind it stays sheltered; if the wind blows in from the sea, the waves come in.
Parking
Street parking
Then about 3 min on foot (easy).
See it from the sea
Trips that pass by Cala Blava. In July and August it pays to book ahead.
El Arenal: Bay of Palma boat trip with snorkelling
Leaves from s'Arenal beach and follows the bay's coastline, passing Cala Blava.
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El Arenal: private boat hire
Private boat from s'Arenal with a snorkelling stop in the Cala Blava marine reserve.
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Mallorca marine reserve: caves, cliffs and snorkelling
Boat from Palma harbour that skirts Cala Blava on the way to Cala Vella, with snorkelling stops.
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What you’ll find
- Sand
- Sand with some pebbles; rock and posidonia further out, about 45 × 20 m of beach.
- Facilities
- None: no beach bar, no toilets, no lifeguard. Bring everything you need.
- Little shade
- The pines are up on the rocks; there's little shade on the sand.
- Snorkelling: good
- It's inside the Reserva Marina de la Badia de Palma. The seabed mixes sand, rock and posidonia.
- Good for kids
- The water is usually calm and it shelves gently, but you go down by steps and there's no lifeguard or facilities.
- Dogs: no specific rule
- We haven't found a specific rule for this cove. Check with the Ajuntament de Llucmajor (town council).
How to get there
- By car and on foot
- There's no car park of its own. You leave the car in the estate's streets, where you can usually find a space without much trouble. From the Llucmajor motorway, exit 13 (s'Arenal-Cala Blava). There are two ways down by steps with a handrail from the estate's streets; the main one, by carrer de Recalde, has about 60 steps. According to Visit Llucmajor, from carrer de ses Roses you can get there avoiding part of the steps.
- By bus
- EMT Palma line 23 (Palma, s'Arenal and Cala Blava) stops at Platja de Cala Blava, a few steps from the way down. TIB bus 504 stops at Cala Blava.
Best time to go
- Season
- June to September
- Time of day
- In the afternoon, to watch the sunset over the Bay of Palma
- Crowds in summer
- Medium
It's mostly used by locals. As the sand is small, in summer it fills up quickly around midday.
Tips and what to bring
- Comfortable shoes for the steps. The main way down has about 60 steps; with a pushchair or limited mobility, look at the access from carrer de ses Roses.
- Arrive early. The sand is small and in summer it fills up fast.
- Mask and snorkel. You’re in a marine reserve: swim towards the rocks on either side. Free snorkelling is allowed and fishing is regulated.
- Bring water and a parasol. There’s no beach bar in the cove and the pine shade doesn’t reach the sand.
- Stay for sunset. The cove looks towards Palma and the sun sets across the bay.
The cove opens to the west-north-west, towards the Bay of Palma. With the levante (east wind) or migjorn (south wind) it’s usually calm; with the ponent (west wind) or mestral (north-west wind) the waves roll in.
Photos of Cala Blava
Cala Blava features in these guides
Nearby coves
- Caló de ses Lleonardes0.3 km · guide coming soon
- Caló de Sant Antoni1.6 km · guide coming soon
- Platja de s'Arenal2.1 km · guide coming soon
Frequently asked questions
Cala Blava or Cala Mosques?
It's the same cove. Its historical name is Cala Mosques, recorded as early as 1343. In 1958 the estate's developers renamed it Cala Blava, and today it goes by both names.
How do I get there by public transport?
On EMT Palma line 23, which runs to Cala Blava and stops by the way down. TIB bus 504 also passes through.
Is it good for children?
The water is usually calm and it shelves gently, but you go down by steps and there's no lifeguard, toilets or beach bar.
Is there a bar nearby?
Not on the sand. There's a restaurant near the cove and a bar about 300 metres away, in the estate.
Can I bring my dog?
We haven't found a specific rule for this cove. Ask the Ajuntament de Llucmajor (town council) first.