Deep sand where a small lagoon once lay
A resort cove of fine sand that reaches inland between limestone walls. It formed where two torrents (seasonal streams) meet the sea, which used to leave a small estany (lagoon), now dry, and that gave it its traditional name. "Cala Romàntica" is a recent name, coined by the hotel owners of the resort.
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Torrents flowing into the cove
100m
Of beach
15m
Deep at the mouth of the cove
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- Wind
- Offshore waves
Cala Romàntica (s'Estany d'en Mas) 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 beach
Then about 3 min on foot (easy).
See it from the sea
Trips that pass by Cala Romàntica (s'Estany d'en Mas). In July and August it pays to book ahead.
Mallorca: glass-bottom boat trip, caves and unspoilt coves
A glass-bottom boat along the east coast that passes Cala Romàntica.
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From Calas de Mallorca: scenic glass-bottom boat trip
A boat from Cales de Mallorca along the east coast; you see Cala Romàntica from the water.
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Mallorca: 4-hour catamaran cruise along the east coast
A glass-bottom catamaran that passes Cala Romàntica.
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What you’ll find
- Sand
- Fine sand, with rock along the sides.
- Facilities
- Lifeguard, toilets, sunloungers.
- Little shade
- There are no trees on the sand. Parasols are for hire in season.
- Snorkelling: good
- The middle is sand. The interesting bits are along the rock walls on either side and out towards the mouth.
- Good for kids
- Shallow, calm water in good weather, a lifeguard in season, toilets and parking two minutes away.
- Dogs: not allowed
- Manacor doesn't allow dogs on its resort beaches. Only guide dogs are permitted.
How to get there
- By car and on foot
- There's a free public car park behind the beach, with spaces reserved for people with reduced mobility, and more room in the streets of the resort. In July and August it fills up by mid-morning. You drive in on the Porto Cristo to Portocolom road (Ma-4014), following the signs for s'Estany d'en Mas or Cala Romàntica. From the free car park behind the beach it's a couple of minutes down to the sand. There's a ramp and a boardwalk down to the water's edge.
- By bus
- In season, TIB buses stop in the resort, close to the beach. Check the TIB website for which line and timetable are running this year.
- By boat
- The mouth of the cove is a good anchorage, around 15 metres deep, though it's exposed to the llevant (the east wind). Inside the cove there's a small jetty reserved for tourist boats.
Best time to go
- Season
- June and September, with a lifeguard and fewer people than in high summer
- Time of day
- Before 11:00 or late in the afternoon
- Crowds in summer
- High
It's surrounded by hotels and apartments and you can drive right up to the beach. In July and August it's full for much of the day.
Tips and what to bring
- Arrive early in summer. The car park is right by the beach, but it fills up by mid-morning.
- Bring or hire a parasol. There are no trees on the sand and the cove gets sun almost all day.
- Mask and snorkel for the sides. The middle is sand; the fish and the rock are along the walls and out towards the mouth.
- Check the wind. With a strong llevant, waves roll in and the lifeguard may put up a yellow or red flag.
- If you fancy a walk, the coastal path to Cala Varques starts here. It’s a good hour over rock and through pine woods.
The cove faces east, so in the morning the sun pours straight into the water and onto the sand. That’s when the turquoise looks its best and there’s still room.
Photos of Cala Romàntica (s'Estany d'en Mas)
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Nearby coves
- Cala Mendia0.6 km · guide coming soon
- Cala Anguila1 km
- Cala Varques2.2 km
- Cala Magraner3.8 km
Frequently asked questions
Are Cala Romàntica and s'Estany d'en Mas the same beach?
Yes. S'Estany d'en Mas is the traditional name. "Cala Romàntica" was coined by the hotel owners of the resort and it's the one you'll see on many signs and bookings.
Where can I park?
In the free car park behind the beach or in the streets of the resort. In July and August, arrive early or wait until the afternoon.
Is there a lifeguard?
Yes, in season, from May to October. In 2026 the Ajuntament de Manacor (town council) classed it as a high-risk beach and strengthened the service with an extra lifeguard.
Is it good for children?
Yes. The water is shallow and usually calm, there's a lifeguard, toilets, and the car is two minutes away. With a strong llevant, waves roll in.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Manacor doesn't allow dogs on its resort beaches, except guide dogs.
Is it accessible for people with reduced mobility?
Yes. It has reserved parking spaces, a ramp, a boardwalk down to the water, an accessible toilet and an amphibious beach wheelchair next to the lifeguard tower.
Can I walk to Cala Varques?
Yes. The coastal path heads south from here, about 3.5 km through pine woods and over rock. Wear closed shoes and bring water, because Varques has no facilities at all.