Turquoise water at Cala Pi seen from above, with the sandy beach at the far end, the escars on the left and pine trees on the right
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Llucmajor · Migjorn

Cala Pihow to get there, parking and tips

Cala Pi: a narrow white sandy cove at the end of an inlet between cliffs, with fishermen's boathouses and a 16th-century tower. You walk down steps.

Is it calm today?How to get there

A tongue of sea between cliffs, below a tower

A narrow arm of sea, about 400 metres long, runs inland between cliffs up to 30 metres high and ends in a white sandy beach where the torrent (seasonal stream) comes out. On one side are the fishermen's escars (boathouses), built in 1954, and above the entrance stands the 16th-century Torre de Cala Pi.

The Cala Pi inlet between rock walls and pine woods, with marker buoys and an anchored motorboat

400m

Of inlet between cliffs

150m

Of sand from the water to the torrent

XVIcentury

The tower guarding the entrance

The white sand of Cala Pi stretching inland towards the torrent, between rock walls and vegetation

Today at Cala Pi

Sea conditions today

Calculating…

Cala Pi 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 the resort

Then about 5 min on foot (moderate).

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What you’ll find

Sand
Fine white sand, about 150 × 50 m of beach.
Facilities
Lifeguard.
Little shade
The pine trees and rock walls give some shade at the edges, especially in the afternoon.
Snorkelling: excellent
The rock walls on both sides of the inlet have good visibility. Watch out for anchored boats.
Good for kids
The water is usually calm. The downside is the steps, especially on the way back with a pushchair or small children.
Dogs: not allowed
Beach guides say dogs aren't allowed. We haven't tracked down the specific municipal rule.

How to get there

By car and on foot
You can park for free in the streets of the resort and in the small car parks along the road to the Torre. On summer weekends it's hard to find a space by mid-morning. From the streets of the Cala Pi resort, you walk down a stone staircase with a handrail, 147 steps. It's five minutes down; the climb back up in the heat feels long. It isn't accessible for people with reduced mobility.
By bus
TIB line 505 (Cala Pi - Tolleric) stops in the resort, and at Tolleric it connects with the 504 to Palma. Check the times at tib.org before you go.
By boat
The inlet is a popular anchorage for boats. In summer the swimming area is marked with buoys; swim inside it.
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Aerial view of Mallorca's south coast with the Cala Pi inlet and the resort on the clifftop

Best time to go

Season
May, June, September and October
Time of day
Before 10:00 or after 18:00
Crowds in summer
High

It's small and very well known. In July and August it fills up early, and in summer 2020 the Ajuntament (town council) even closed access on several weekends because it was over capacity. Go early or late in the day.

The round stone watchtower at Cala Pi, with the sea behind

Tips and what to bring

  • Buy supplies before you go down. You can get water and something to eat up in the resort. Climbing back up for them is hard work.
  • Comfortable shoes for the steps. The stone steps get slippery with sand and the way back is uphill.
  • Swim inside the buoys. Boats and motorboats come through the inlet and anchor there, especially in summer.
  • Mask and snorkel. The interesting parts are the rock walls at the sides, not the middle of the channel.
  • Walk up to the Torre. From the end of the resort you can see the entrance to the cove and the Migjorn coast.

The cove opens to the south-south-west and is well sheltered between high walls. With a southerly wind a bit of sea comes in; with tramuntana (the north wind) or llevant (the east wind) it’s usually as flat as a millpond.

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Nearby coves

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  • Platja de s'Arenal de sa Ràpita10.7 km · guide coming soon
  • Platja de ses Covetes11.3 km · guide coming soon
  • Es Trenc12.8 km

Frequently asked questions

How do I get to Cala Pi and where do I park?

By car, from Llucmajor along the Cala Pi road to the resort. You can park for free in its streets and from there walk down to the beach by a stone staircase, about five minutes.

How many steps are there?

There are 147 steps. The staircase has a handrail, but it isn't wheelchair accessible and the climb back up is tiring in the heat.

Does it get very crowded?

Yes, in July and August and at weekends. The beach is small. Get there before 10:00 or go late in the afternoon.

Is it good for children?

The water is usually calm and there's a lifeguard in season. The hardest part is the steps with a pushchair.

Can I bring my dog?

Guides say dogs aren't allowed on the beach. If you're taking your dog, check with the Ajuntament de Llucmajor first.

Is there anything I should be careful about?

The boats that come in and anchor in the cove: swim inside the buoyed area. Don't jump off the rocks; there have been falls and accidents.