What Cala Llombards is like
A tongue of turquoise sea about 230 metres long that narrows between rock walls and pine woods to a beach of fine white sand. On the north side there are fishermen's huts carved into the rock, and at the mouth of the bay stands es Pontàs, a natural arch rising out of the sea.
150m
Of fine white sand
230m
Inlet of sea between the rocks
22m
Height of the es Pontàs arch
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- Wind
- Offshore waves
Cala Llombards opens to the . With an offshore wind it stays sheltered; if the wind blows in from the sea, the waves come in.
Parking
Free, in a legal dispute
Then about 5 min on foot (easy).
See it from the sea
Trips that pass by Cala Llombards. In July and August it pays to book ahead.
From Cala Figuera: boat trip to Cala Marmols and Caló des Moro
Boat from Cala Figuera that passes right in front of Cala Llombards.
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Snorkelling and paddleboarding at Cala Llombards or Cala Santanyí and Es Pontàs
Day trip with paddleboarding and snorkelling at Cala Llombards or Cala Santanyí and es Pontàs.
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Cala Santanyí: a unique kayak trip to Es Pontàs
Guided kayak trip from Cala Santanyí to es Pontàs and the Llombards coast.
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What you’ll find
- Sand
- Fine white sand, with rock along the sides, about 150 × 55 m of beach.
- Facilities
- Beach bar, lifeguard, toilets, sunloungers.
- Little shade
- There are pine trees on the slopes, but on the sand the only shade comes from the hired parasols.
- Snorkelling: good
- The best underwater scenery is on the rocks on both sides of the cove. Es Pontàs is at the mouth of the bay, only for strong swimmers.
- Good for kids
- Fine sand, a gentle slope into the water and a lifeguard in season. With llevant (the east wind) the swell comes in and you need to keep a closer eye on them.
- Dogs: no specific rule
- I haven't found any published rule for this cove. It's a beach with facilities and a lifeguard, so check with the Ajuntament de Santanyí (town council) before bringing a dog in season.
How to get there
- By car and on foot
- Behind the beach, in the dry bed of the torrent (seasonal stream), there's a small, free gravel car park that fills up early in summer. Costas (the coastal authority) has considered it an unauthorised use of public land since March 2022, and in May 2026 the TSJIB (the Balearic high court) ruled in its favour. In August 2026 it was still in use, but it could be closed. Traffic on some streets of the estate has been restricted to residents: follow the signs. From the road between es Llombards and Santanyí, take the turning for the Cala Llombards housing estate and follow the signs for the beach. The last stretch is a steep, winding descent that ends right by the sand. If you park up in the estate, it's a few minutes' walk downhill.
- By bus
- There's a TIB stop called Cala Llombards in the estate, just over 1 km from the beach. Check routes and times at tib.org before you go.
Best time to go
- Season
- May, June, September and October
- Time of day
- Before 10:00 or after 17:00
- Crowds in summer
- High
In July and August, especially at weekends, the sand fills up and so does the car park. Go early or late in the afternoon.
Tips and what to bring
- Get there early. The car park by the sand is small and in summer it’s full by mid-morning.
- Park properly if you walk down from above. Some streets in the estate have restrictions; check the signs before leaving the car.
- Mask and snorkel. The rocks on both sides of the cove have more life than the sandy middle.
- Check the wind. The cove opens to the east: with llevant (the east wind) the swell comes in and floating debris sometimes collects.
- Walk up the coastal path. Towards Cala Santanyí you see es Pontàs head-on, which you can’t really appreciate from the beach.
It’s the least sheltered of the coves on this stretch of Santanyí. On days without llevant, the water is still and crystal clear.
Photos of Cala Llombards
Cala Llombards features in these guides
Nearby coves
- Caló des Macs0.3 km · guide coming soon
- Cala Santanyí1 km · guide coming soon
- Caló de ses Agulles1.3 km · guide coming soon
- Caló des Moro1.9 km
- Cala de s'Almunia2.1 km · guide coming soon
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Cala Llombards?
By car, taking the turning from the road between es Llombards and Santanyí to the Cala Llombards estate. A steep descent ends right by the beach.
Where can I park?
There's a small, free car park behind the sand. Costas considers it unauthorised and a TSJIB ruling from May 2026 backs that view, so it could be closed. If it's full, park properly in the estate and walk down.
Does it get very busy?
In July and August, yes, especially at weekends. First thing in the morning or late in the afternoon there's more room.
Is it good for children?
Yes. The sand is fine, the slope into the water is gentle and in season there's a lifeguard, toilets and a beach bar. With llevant the swell comes in.
Can I bring my dog?
We haven't found a specific rule for this cove. As it's a beach with facilities, check with the Ajuntament de Santanyí first.
Can you jump off the rocks?
Some people jump from the rocks on either side, but it's risky. Always follow the lifeguards' instructions and don't jump if you don't know how deep it is.
Can you see es Pontàs from the beach?
From the sand you only see the arch side-on, so it looks like a simple rocky islet. You get a better view from the coastal path towards Cala Santanyí.