A 350-metre arm of sea between pine woods
A long, narrow inlet of about 350 metres that ends in a beach of fine sand, surrounded by pine woods and low cliffs. It has a beach bar, sunbeds and a lifeguard, but there isn't a single house around it.
350m
Of inlet up to the sand
200spaces
In the seasonal car park
500m
From the car park to the beach
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- Wind
- Offshore waves
Cala Sa Nau opens to the . With an offshore wind it stays sheltered; if the wind blows in from the sea, the waves come in.
Parking
Seasonal car park 500 m away
Then about 5 min on foot (easy).
See it from the sea
Trips that pass by Cala Sa Nau. In July and August it pays to book ahead.
Portocolom: boat trip to the sea cave and 5 unspoilt beaches to the south
A boat from Portocolom that goes into the big sea cave and tours the coves to the south, including Cala Sa Nau.
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Cala d'Or: 1-hour jet ski tour along the south-east coast
A guided jet ski trip from Cala d'Or that reaches Cala Sa Nau.
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What you’ll find
- Sand
- Fine sand with rocks and posidonia seagrass along the sides, about 60 × 70 m of beach.
- Facilities
- Beach bar, lifeguard, toilets, sunloungers.
- Plenty of shade
- The pine woods reach the edges of the sand. In the middle of the beach you'll need to bring or hire a parasol.
- Snorkelling: good
- Very clear water with rocks and posidonia along the sides. Near the mouth there are underwater caves that divers visit.
- Good for kids
- A sandy beach with a lifeguard in season, toilets and access ramps. The way down includes steps.
- Dogs: no specific rule
- We haven't found the Felanitx municipal rule for this beach. Check with the Ajuntament first.
How to get there
- By car and on foot
- In June 2025 the Ajuntament (town council) opened a temporary car park beside the access road, with about 200 spaces and permitted from 15 March to 15 November. It replaces the old car park next to the beach, which is in a protected area and can no longer be used. In summer, cars end up lining the verges of the road. You drive in on a narrow road that ends near the cove. From the car park it's about 500 metres along a signposted path, then down stone steps to the sand. You can also walk in along the coastal path from Cala Mitjana to the south, or from Portocolom to the north.
- By bus
- There's no stop by the cove. The nearest one shown on OpenStreetMap is in Cala Ferrera, about 2 km away on foot. Check the TIB website for which lines are running this year.
- By boat
- There's an anchoring area for boats and a buoyed-off zone for kayaks and paddleboards.
Best time to go
- Season
- May, June, September and October
- Time of day
- Before 10:00
- Crowds in summer
- High
It's one of the busiest beaches on the Felanitx coast. In summer the car park fills up and lines of cars build up along the access road.
Tips and what to bring
- Arrive early in summer. The car park fills up and cars end up lining the access road, which is narrow.
- Comfortable shoes for the steps. The way down to the sand is on stone steps.
- Mask and snorkel. The water along the rocky, posidonia-covered sides is clearer than in the middle of the beach.
- If you come by boat, anchor in the buoyed area and not on the posidonia.
- Walk the coast. The path south leads to Cala Mitjana, and north to Cala Brafi.
The cove opens to the east, so the sun comes straight in during the morning. In the afternoon the pine woods to the west start to throw shade on the sand.
Photos of Cala Sa Nau
Cala Sa Nau features in these guides
Nearby coves
- Cala Mitjana0.5 km
- Cala Brafi1.3 km · guide coming soon
- Cala Ferrera1.6 km · guide coming soon
- Cala Marçal2.1 km · guide coming soon
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Cala Sa Nau?
By car on a narrow road to the car park, then about 500 metres on foot to a stone stairway that leads down to the beach. You can also walk in along the coast from Cala Mitjana or Portocolom.
Where can I park?
In the seasonal car park on the access road, with about 200 spaces, open from 15 March to 15 November. In summer it fills up early. The old car park next to the beach is closed.
Does it have facilities?
Yes. There's a beach bar, sunbed and parasol hire, toilets, showers and a lifeguard in season.
Is it good for children?
Yes. It's sandy, there's a lifeguard in season, toilets and a beach bar. Just bear in mind the steps on the way down.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Visit Felanitx lists ramps, accessible toilets and showers, an amphibious beach wheelchair and an assisted bathing service. Check times and availability with the Ajuntament before you go.
Can I bring my dog?
We haven't found a specific rule. As it's a beach with facilities and a lifeguard, check with the Ajuntament de Felanitx first.