The natural fishing harbour of southern Mallorca
A narrow, deep inlet that cuts about 550 metres into the coast and splits into two arms, the Caló d'en Busques and the Caló d'en Boira. The first holds the fishing harbour, with llaüts (traditional wooden boats), slipways and fishermen's cottages right on the water. There's no sandy beach: you come here to stroll, eat fish and swim off the rocks.
550m
Of inlet from the mouth
27m
Of cliff below the Torre d'en Beu
1953
Year the lighthouse was installed
Today at Cala Figuera (Santanyí)
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- Wind
- Offshore waves
Cala Figuera (Santanyí) 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, scarce in summer
Then about 5 min on foot (easy).
See it from the sea
Trips that pass by Cala Figuera (Santanyí). In July and August it pays to book ahead.
Private boat tour to Caló des Moro
Private llaüt that leaves from Cala Figuera and follows the coast to Caló des Moro.
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Mallorca: boat tour to Caló des Moro and Cala Màrmols
Leaves Cala Figuera harbour heading south, with swim stops at Caló des Moro and Cala Màrmols.
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From Cala Figuera: boat to Cala Mondragó, Caló des Moro and Cala Màrmols
Leaves from Cala Figuera and follows the coast with swim stops at Mondragó and Caló des Moro, as far as Cala Màrmols.
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What you’ll find
- Rock
- Rock, with deep water across most of the inlet.
- Facilities
- Beach bar.
- Little shade
- There are pines on top of the cliffs
- Snorkelling: good
- The rock walls towards the mouth have clear water and fish. Inside the harbour there's boat traffic, and it's not a good place to swim.
- Kids, with care
- The walk round the harbour is lovely, but there's no beach and no lifeguard, the water gets deep straight away and the rocks are slippery. For a swim with children, Cala Santanyí or Mondragó are better.
- Dogs: no specific rule
- As there's no sandy beach, there's no specific rule. Keep your dog on a lead around the harbour and village.
How to get there
- By car and on foot
- You can park on the access road and on nearby streets, such as calle Magallanes, and in a small surface car park near the harbour. Space is tight, and in summer the coach tours also arrive from mid-morning. You drive from the town of Santanyí, about 5 km away. From the village streets you walk down to the harbour in the Caló d'en Busques and the promenade along the Caló d'en Boira. For a swim there are ladders into the sea by some of the hotels, such as the Villa Sirena, and a steep path of loose stone that leads down from the harbour to a small rocky cove.
- By bus
- TIB line 516 (Cala Figuera, Cala Santanyí, Santanyí, Campos) stops at Cala Figuera, in the centre of the village, a few minutes' walk from the harbour. In Campos it connects with the 501 to Palma.
- By boat
- In season, small boat trips leave from the Caló d'en Busques for the neighbouring coves, such as those in the Parc Natural de Mondragó. Yachts anchor in the inlet.
Best time to go
- Season
- April, May, September and October
- Time of day
- Before 10:00 or at sunset
- Crowds in summer
- Medium
Few swimmers, but in summer the village gets lots of visitors and coaches from mid-morning. Early in the day or at sunset it's much quieter.
Tips and what to bring
- Water shoes. They’re very handy for getting in from the rocks or the ladders: the rock is slippery and sharp.
- Check the sea before you swim. Waves can come in at the ladders by the hotels; only swim if you feel confident.
- Don’t swim inside the harbour. Fishing boats and llaüts come and go; swim towards the mouth of the inlet.
- Walk up to the lighthouse. A path of about 30 minutes skirts the harbour to the Torre d’en Beu, from the late 16th century, and the lighthouse, with views of the open sea.
- Arrive early or late in the day. Parking is hard from mid-morning in summer, and the light first and last thing is the best for the harbour.
In the morning the sun shines into the inlet, which opens to the south-east. With levante (east wind) or migjorn (south wind) the swell reaches right inside; with tramontana (north wind) or poniente (west wind) it’s usually calm.
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Nearby coves
- Cala Santanyí2.4 km
- Cala Mondragó2.5 km
- Cala Llombards3.1 km
- Caló des Moro4.8 km
Frequently asked questions
Does Cala Figuera have a beach?
Not a sandy one. It's a natural fishing harbour between cliffs. You can swim by climbing down the ladders by some of the hotels or off the rocks, but for a beach day Cala Santanyí or Mondragó are better.
Where can I park?
On the access road, on nearby streets and in a small car park near the harbour. It's free, but in summer there's little space from mid-morning.
Can I get there by bus?
Yes, on TIB line 516, which links Cala Figuera with Cala Santanyí, Santanyí and Campos. In Campos you can change to the 501 to Palma.
What else is there to do apart from swimming?
Stroll along both arms of the inlet among the fishermen's cottages, walk up to the Torre d'en Beu and the lighthouse on the path that skirts the harbour (about 30 minutes) and eat fish at the restaurants on the quay.
Is it good for children?
For a walk, yes, although the quay is narrow and slippery. For a swim, no: the water gets deep straight away, there are rocks and there's no lifeguard.