An inlet among the pines beside sa Mola
A narrow inlet on the sa Mola peninsula, a stone's throw from Port d'Andratx, between the punta de Marmassen and the Morro des Garrover. There's no sand: the shore is pebbles and rock, and the water gets deep straight away. Most of the people who come are locals looking for clear water to swim and snorkel in.
1,7km
From Port d'Andratx
4m
Deep just a few metres from the shore
128m
High on the sa Mola cliffs
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- Wind
- Offshore waves
Cala Marmassen opens to the . With an offshore wind it stays sheltered; if the wind blows in from the sea, the waves come in.
Parking
Free open area above the cove
Then about 3 min on foot (moderate).
See it from the sea
Trips that pass by Cala Marmassen. In July and August it pays to book ahead.
Andratx: jet ski tour with photos
Half an hour on a jet ski in the waters of Port d'Andratx, next to sa Mola.
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Andratx: jet ski tour with caves and photos
Jet ski along the Andratx coast to Cala en Basset beach, going into sea caves.
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Mallorca: sunset pizza boat trip to Dragonera with snorkelling
Leaves Port d'Andratx at sunset, skirts Dragonera and stops in a cove for snorkelling.
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What you’ll find
- Rock
- Pebbles and rock, with a rocky seabed and Posidonia.
- Facilities
- None: no beach bar, no toilets, no lifeguard. Bring everything you need.
- Little shade
- The pine woods reach down to the rocks
- Snorkelling: excellent
- Very clear water, with a rocky seabed and Posidonia meadows.
- Kids, with care
- There's no sand, the way down is steep and it's already about 4 m deep a few metres from the shore.
- Dogs: not allowed
- According to the Andratx tourist office, dogs are only allowed from 1 November to 30 April. The nearest dog beach is Cala Blanca, between Cala Llamp and Camp de Mar.
How to get there
- By car and on foot
- Above the cove there's a small free gravel area with room for only a few cars. If it's full, you'll have to find a space in the narrow streets of the housing estate. You get there by car from Port d'Andratx, going round the harbour towards sa Mola and up through the streets of the housing estate. From the open area where you park, a short, steep path leads down to the shore. There's no sand: you get into the water from the rocks and the bottom drops away quickly.
- By bus
- There's no stop at the cove. TIB lines 101 and 122 run to Port d'Andratx, about 1.7 km away, with an uphill walk through the streets of sa Mola.
- By boat
- The cove is marked as an anchorage and is a very short boat ride from Port d'Andratx.
Best time to go
- Season
- June to September, when the sea is calm
- Time of day
- In the morning, before the parking area fills up
- Crowds in summer
- Low
As there's no sand, few people come. They're mostly locals.
Tips and what to bring
- Water shoes. There’s no sand, and the shore is pebbles and slippery rock.
- Mask and snorkel. The water is very clear, and the rocky, Posidonia-covered seabed is the best thing about the cove.
- A mat or something soft. To lie on the rocks.
- Water. There are no facilities at the cove, although there are a couple of bars in the housing estate.
- Get there early. The parking area above is small and the surrounding streets are narrow.
The cove opens to the south. With tramuntana (the north wind) it’s usually calm; with migjorn (south wind) or llebeig (south-west wind) the swell comes in.
Photos of Cala Marmassen
Cala Marmassen features in these guides
Nearby coves
- Racó des Murter0.5 km · guide coming soon
- Cala Llamp1 km
- Cala Blanca (Andratx)2.4 km · guide coming soon
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Cala Marmassen?
By car from Port d'Andratx, heading towards sa Mola. Above the cove there's an open area to park, and from there it's a few minutes down a steep path.
Does it have sand?
No. The shore is pebbles and rock, and you get into the water from the rocks. Bring water shoes and something comfortable to lie on.
Is it good for children?
It's not the best choice. There's no sand and no lifeguard, the way down is steep and the water gets very deep a few metres from the shore.
Can I bring my dog?
Only from November to April. During the bathing season, the nearest dog beach is Cala Blanca, between Cala Llamp and Camp de Mar.
Is it good for snorkelling?
Yes. The water is very clear and the seabed is a mix of rock and Posidonia. It's the best thing about the cove.