Fishermen's huts and clear water over rock
A narrow rocky inlet with a cluster of houses and fishermen's boat huts at the far end, where the boat ramps double as a beach. There's hardly any sand: people stretch out on the ramps and the flat rocks, and swim in very clear water. It's a five-minute walk from Caló des Moro and shares the same way in.
1,5km
On foot from the car park
30m
Of shoreline between ramps and rock
148steps
Down to the water
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Cala s'Almunia opens to the . With an offshore wind it stays sheltered; if the wind blows in from the sea, the waves come in.
Parking
Municipal car park 1.5 km away
Then about 20 min on foot (moderate).
See it from the sea
Trips that pass by Cala s'Almunia. In July and August it pays to book ahead.
From Cala Figuera: boat trip to Cala Màrmols and Caló des Moro
A boat from Cala Figuera that passes s'Almunia on the way to Cala Màrmols.
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Mallorca: snorkelling and SUP at Caló des Moro, Cala s'Almunia and Cala Santanyí
A guided trip with snorkelling at s'Almunia and Caló des Moro.
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From Cala Figuera: boat trip to Cala Mondragó, Caló des Moro and Cala Màrmols
A boat from Cala Figuera with a swim stop at Caló des Moro; it passes s'Almunia.
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What you’ll find
- Rock
- Rock and concrete ramps, with a little sand and stone in the corners, about 30 × 10 m of beach.
- Facilities
- None: no beach bar, no toilets, no lifeguard. Bring everything you need.
- Little shade
- There are pines on the slopes
- Snorkelling: excellent
- Rock and posidonia seagrass under very clear water. At the mouth of the cove there's a rock platform with a natural arch.
- Kids, with care
- The stairway is long, there's no sand to play on and the rock is slippery. The water is usually calm, but it gets deep quickly.
- Dogs: no specific rule
- We haven't found a specific municipal rule for this cove. If you bring a dog, keep it on a lead and respect the huts.
How to get there
- By car and on foot
- It's the same car park as for Caló des Moro, at the entrance to Cala Llombards. In season, the s'Almunia road and nearby streets are residents only, patrolled by the Policía Local (local police) with fines. In summer the car park fills up early, around 8:30 or 9:00. From the car park at the entrance to Cala Llombards it's about a 20-minute walk through the streets of the resort to the top of the cove. From there a long, steep stone stairway, without a handrail for much of the way, leads down to the huts. It isn't wheelchair accessible and is awkward with a pushchair.
- By bus
- TIB line 517 has a stop called Cala Llombards - s'Almunia at the entrance to the resort. Not every service calls there, so check the timetable on the TIB website before you go.
- By boat
- Some boat trips along the Santanyí coast pass in front of the cove. Inside the cove, fishing boats are pulled up on the ramps.
Best time to go
- Season
- May, June, late September and October
- Time of day
- Before 9:00 or late in the afternoon
- Crowds in summer
- High
It shares the way in with Caló des Moro, one of the most visited coves in Mallorca, and lots of people pass through s'Almunia on the way. In July and August the ramps are full by mid-morning.
Tips and what to bring
- Arrive before 9:00. After that the Cala Llombards car park is usually full, and you’ll be fined if you park in the streets of the resort.
- Water shoes or footwear with grip. The ramps and the rock at the water’s edge have algae and are slippery.
- Travel light. The stairway is long and narrow, and on the way back you climb it in full sun.
- Mask and snorkel. The water is very clear over the rock and posidonia, and there’s a stone arch at the mouth of the cove.
- Respect the huts. They belong to fishermen and locals. Keep clear of the ramps they use to haul out their boats.
The cove faces south-east, so in the morning the sun comes straight in, and late in the afternoon the walls give a bit of shade.
Photos of Cala s'Almunia
Cala s'Almunia features in these guides
Nearby coves
- Caló des Moro0.3 km
- Cala Llombards2.1 km
- Cala Santanyí3.1 km · guide coming soon
- Caló des Màrmols3.6 km · guide coming soon
- Cala Figuera5.1 km · guide coming soon
- Cala Mondragó7.1 km
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Cala s'Almunia?
On foot. Park at the entrance to Cala Llombards, walk for about 20 minutes through the resort and go down the stone stairway to the huts. There's also a TIB line 517 stop at the entrance to the resort.
Can I park near the cove?
No. In season the nearest streets in s'Almunia and Cala Llombards are residents only and the Policía Local hand out fines. Use the free car park at the entrance to Cala Llombards, which in summer fills up before 9:00.
Does it get busy?
In summer, yes. Many of the people heading to Caló des Moro pass through here. Go outside July and August, or first thing in the morning.
Is it good for children?
Not really. The stairway is long and steep, there's barely any sand, the rock is slippery and there's no shade, facilities or lifeguard.
Can I bring my dog?
We haven't found a specific rule for this cove. If you bring a dog, keep it on a lead and check with the Ajuntament de Santanyí (town council) first.
Can you jump off the rocks?
Plenty of people do, but there's no lifeguard and the depth varies from spot to spot. If you swim from the rocks, check the bottom first and don't jump where you can't see it clearly.
Are the huts private?
Yes. The houses and boat huts belong to private owners. You can swim from the ramps, but don't go into the huts or move the boats.