Flat rock and deep water below sa Talaia
A narrow, deep cove about 2 km from Port d'Andratx, below the hill of sa Talaia. There's hardly any sand: you swim from rock platforms and steps that lead down into very clear water over a bed of white sand, rock and posidonia seagrass. The Gran Folies beach club sits right on the shore.
2km
From Port d'Andratx
300m
Height of sa Talaia above the cove
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Car park next to the cove
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- Offshore waves
Cala Llamp opens to the . With an offshore wind it stays sheltered; if the wind blows in from the sea, the waves come in.
Parking
Free car park next to the cove
Then about 3 min on foot (easy).
What you’ll find
- Rock
- White sand, rock and posidonia; gets deep straight away.
- Facilities
- Beach bar, sunloungers.
- No shade
- The rock platforms are in full sun. The only parasols belong to the beach club, and you pay for them.
- Snorkelling: excellent
- Very clear water over white sand with rocks and posidonia. The best bits are along the sides of the cove.
- Kids, with care
- There's no sand or shallow area, and the water gets deep straight away. There's no lifeguard either.
- Dogs: not allowed
- The Ajuntament (town council) says dogs are only allowed from November to April. The nearest dog beach is Cala Blanca, between Cala Llamp and Camp de Mar.
How to get there
- By car and on foot
- There's a free car park with around 50 spaces next to the beach club and the apartments. In summer it fills up early; if it's full, your only option is to find a space in the streets of the housing estate. Drive from Port d'Andratx following the signs for Cala Llamp. From the car park, steps take you down to the rock platforms. It isn't accessible for people with reduced mobility.
- By bus
- There's no stop by the cove. The TIB bus runs to Port d'Andratx, about 2 km away by road.
- By boat
- It's a regular anchorage for boats from Port d'Andratx. The Consell de Mallorca (island council) rates it as a good spot for anchoring and diving unless there's a strong wind from the south, south-east or west.
Best time to go
- Season
- June, July, August and September, when the sea is calm
- Time of day
- In the morning, before the boats arrive
- Crowds in summer
- Medium
The rocks don't usually get as busy as a sandy beach, but in summer lots of boats anchor in the cove and the beach club fills up around midday.
Tips and what to bring
- Water shoes and a mat. There’s no sand: you lie on the rock and climb down steps into the water.
- Mask and snorkel. The water is some of the clearest in the area. Swim along the sides of the cove.
- Get there early. The free car park is small and fills up in summer.
- Keep away from the boats. In summer lots of them anchor inside the cove.
- Check the wind. With wind from the south, south-east or west the sea comes in and getting in and out from the rocks gets tricky.
The cove faces south-west, towards the mouth of Port d’Andratx. With tramuntana (the north wind) or llevant (the east wind) it’s usually calm; with llebeig (the south-west wind) or ponent (the west wind) the swell rolls in.
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Nearby coves
- Cala Mermessèn1 km · guide coming soon
- Racó des Murter1.5 km · guide coming soon
- Cala Blanca1.5 km · guide coming soon
- Cala en Cranc2.2 km · guide coming soon
Frequently asked questions
How do I get there and where do I park?
By car from Port d'Andratx, about 2 km. There's a free car park next to the beach club, and from there steps lead down to the water. In summer it fills up early.
Is there any sand?
Barely any. It's a rocky cove: you lie on flat platforms and climb down steps into the water. Bring water shoes or something to make the rock more comfortable.
Is it good for children?
Only for children who are strong swimmers. There's no shallow area, the water gets deep straight away and there's no lifeguard.
Can I bring my dog?
According to the Ajuntament, only from November to April. The nearest dog beach is Cala Blanca, between Cala Llamp and Camp de Mar.
Do I have to pay to swim?
No. The beach club charges for sunbeds, parasols and the pool, but the rock platforms and the sea are public.
Is it good for snorkelling?
Yes, it's one of the best spots in the area: very clear water over white sand with rocks and posidonia. Swim close to the sides and keep away from the anchored boats.