A crack in the rock with clear water on the Artà coast
A long, narrow inlet between low limestone walls, in the Parc Natural de la Península de Llevant (natural park). It has hardly any beach: the water runs right up to the rocks and a tiny strip of stones. It is more a place for looking at the seabed with a mask than for lying on the sand.
1,7km
On foot from the chain barrier
1,2km
Along the coast to Cala Matzoc
10km
Of road from Artà
Today at Cala Estreta
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- Wind
- Offshore waves
Cala Estreta opens to the . With an offshore wind it stays sheltered; if the wind blows in from the sea, the waves come in.
Parking
Free parking area by the chain
Then about 25 min on foot (moderate).
What you’ll find
- Rock
- Rock and stones, with patches of sand in the middle of the inlet.
- Facilities
- None: no beach bar, no toilets, no lifeguard. Bring everything you need.
- No shade
- There are no trees by the water. Only the rock walls give some shade at certain times.
- Snorkelling: excellent
- Very clear water and rock walls on both sides of the inlet. Only when the sea is calm.
- Kids, with care
- There is no sand to play on, you get into the water from the rocks and there are no facilities or lifeguard.
- Dogs: not allowed
- Not during the bathing season. According to unofficial sources, Artà only allows dogs on its beaches from 1 October to 30 April. Check with the Ajuntament (town council).
How to get there
- By car and on foot
- You park on the dirt area next to the chain, free of charge. In 2025 the Govern (Balearic government) announced an organised car park at that same junction, planned for 2026, from which you would walk to Cala Torta, Cala Mitjana and Cala Estreta. Beyond the chain, driving is prohibited. From Artà, take the Capdepera road and then the road of about 10 km towards Cala Torta. Since spring 2024 a chain has closed the way to motor vehicles at the junction of the Cala Torta and Cala Mitjana tracks. From there you carry on on foot towards Cala Mitjana and then west along the coastal path: about 1.7 km on track and rocky path, with no big climbs.
- By bus
- There is no stop nearby. The closest is at Cala Mesquida (TIB line 422, from Cala Rajada), several hours' walk away along the coast.
- By boat
- You can come in on a small boat, but the inlet is narrow and shallow, and there is not room for many at once.
Best time to go
- Season
- June to September, on days without a north or east wind
- Time of day
- In the morning, when the sun shines into the water
- Crowds in summer
- Low
Lots of people walk straight past on their way to Cala Mitjana or Cala Matzoc, because there is hardly anywhere to lie down. Even in August there are usually few people.
Tips and what to bring
- Mask and snorkel. The best of Cala Estreta is underwater, along the rock walls.
- Water shoes. You get into the water from the rocks and there is no sand underfoot.
- Water and food. There is no beach bar or drinking fountain, and the walk back has no shade.
- Check the wind. The cove opens to the northeast: with a tramuntana (north wind), gregal (northeast wind) or levante (east wind) the waves roll in and swimming is not safe.
- Combine it with other coves. Cala Mitjana is a few minutes to the southeast and Cala Matzoc 1.2 km to the west along the coastal path.
If you want to lie on the sand, stay at Cala Mitjana and head over to Cala Estreta just for a swim and some snorkelling.
Photos of Cala Estreta
Cala Estreta features in these guides
Nearby coves
- Cala Mitjana (Artà)0.3 km
- Cala Torta0.7 km
- Cala Matzoc0.9 km
- Cala Mesquida2.2 km
Frequently asked questions
How do you get to Cala Estreta?
On foot. Park on the open area by the chain on the Cala Torta road, walk towards Cala Mitjana and follow the coastal path west. It is about 1.7 km, around 25 minutes.
Can you get there by car?
No. Since 2024 a chain has closed the road to motor vehicles. Only emergency services and official staff get through.
Does it have a sandy beach?
Hardly. It is a narrow rocky inlet with a tiny strip of stones. If you want sand, Cala Mitjana and Cala Torta are a few minutes away.
Is it good for snorkelling?
Yes, when the sea is calm. The water is very clear and the rock walls drop right down to the bottom. With a north or east wind the waves come in.
Is it good for children?
It is not the best choice. You swim from the rocks, and there is no sand, shade, facilities or lifeguard.
Can you bring a dog?
Not during the bathing season. Artà allows dogs on its beaches from October to April, according to unofficial sources. Check with the Ajuntament before you go.