View from above the bay of Cala Sant Vicenç, with the white village by the sea, pine woods and the Cavall Bernat ridge behind
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Cala Sant Vicençhow to get there, parking and tips

Cala Sant Vicenç is a bay with four sand and rock coves in a small village below the Cavall Bernat. Facilities, lifeguard in season and free parking nearby.

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Four small coves below the Cavall Bernat

A small village of white houses spread around a bay with four coves: Cala Barques, Cala Clara, Cala Molins and Cala Carbó. Opposite rises the Cavall Bernat, a rocky ridge with cliffs of around 300 metres. The bay opens to the north-east, so when the wind blows from the north, waves roll in.

Cala Barques from the village, with straw parasols on the sand, the old boat slipways and the rock face

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Coves in the same bay

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Of cliff on the Cavall Bernat

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Bus line from Pollença

Turquoise water at Cala Barques with a lone rock and the Cavall Bernat cliffs behind

Today at Cala Sant Vicenç

Sea conditions today

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Cala Sant Vicenç 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 parks in the village

Then about 5 min on foot (easy).

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See it from the sea

Trips that pass by Cala Sant Vicenç. In July and August it pays to book ahead.

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What you’ll find

Mixed
Sand at Cala Barques and Cala Molins; rock and pebbles at Cala Clara and Cala Carbó.
Facilities
Beach bar, lifeguard, toilets, sunloungers.
Little shade
There's hardly any natural shade on the sand. Parasols are for hire at Barques and Molins.
Snorkelling: good
The rocky edges between Cala Clara and Cala Molins and the rock platform at Cala Clara have very clear water.
Good for kids
Cala Barques and Cala Molins have sand, a lifeguard in season and restaurants next door. When the wind is from the north, heavy waves roll in; it's best not to swim on those days.
Dogs: not allowed
In Pollença, the dog-friendly area is at Llenaire beach, in the Port. Out of season (November to March) dogs are allowed on the beaches, according to several guides. Check with the Ajuntament before you go.

How to get there

By car and on foot
There are two free car parks, one next to Cala Molins and another at the entrance to the village, plus on-street spaces. In 2025 the Ajuntament (town council) switched the torrent de Can Botana car park to angled parking to add spaces, and made that street and carrer dels Pins one-way. In July and August it's hard to find a spot by mid-morning. You can drive or take the bus right into the village, a few kilometres from Pollença. Cala Barques and Cala Molins are next to the street and have boardwalks down to the sand. Cala Clara lies between the two, reached on foot over the rocks, and Cala Carbó is at the end of a paved slope from Cala Molins.
By bus
TIB line 321 links Pollença with Cala Sant Vicenç and stops near Cala Barques. There are extra services in summer; check this year's timetable at tib.org or on the Ajuntament de Pollença website.
By boat
In good weather, yachts and llaüts (traditional wooden boats) anchor inside the bay. Kayaks are for hire at Cala Molins in season.
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Anchored yachts and a kayak in the bay, below the rock walls of the Cavall Bernat

Best time to go

Season
May, June, September and October
Time of day
Before 10:00 or late in the afternoon
Crowds in summer
High

It's a holiday village with hotels right by the sand. In summer, Barques and Molins fill up from mid-morning. Cala Carbó and Cala Clara are usually quieter, but also have less room.

Cala Molins, with turquoise water between low rocks and the village houses on the hillside

Tips and what to bring

  • Arrive early if you’re driving. The car parks are free, but in summer they fill up by mid-morning.
  • Water shoes for the rocks. Cala Clara and Cala Carbó are rock and pebbles, and you cross between coves over rock.
  • Check the wind before you go. The bay opens to the north-east: with the tramuntana (the north wind) waves roll in and there may be a red flag.
  • Mask and snorkel. Along the rocky edges the water is very clear, away from the swimmers and the boats.
  • Head up for a view of the Cavall Bernat. From the upper streets of the village you can see the whole ridge above the sea, especially late in the day.

Each cove has its own character: Barques and Molins for an easy day with facilities, Clara and Carbó if you prefer rock and fewer people. As the bay faces north-east, in the morning the sun shines straight into the water.

Photos of Cala Sant Vicenç

Cala Sant Vicenç features in these guides

Nearby coves

Frequently asked questions

How do I get there and where can I park?

By car from Pollença, a few kilometres away. There are two free car parks, one next to Cala Molins and another at the entrance to the village, plus on-street spaces. In summer, arrive early. You can also take TIB line 321.

Does it get busy?

Yes, in July and August. There are hotels right by the sand, and Cala Barques and Cala Molins fill up from mid-morning. First thing in the morning, or in May, June and September, it's much quieter.

Is it good for children?

Cala Barques and Cala Molins are: sand, a lifeguard in season, toilets and restaurants next door. Cala Clara and Cala Carbó are rock and pebbles. Avoid days with a north wind, when the waves roll in.

Can I bring my dog?

During the bathing season, it doesn't seem possible. The municipality's dog area is at Llenaire beach, in Port de Pollença. Check with the Ajuntament about the off season.

Is it safe for swimming?

Barques and Molins have a lifeguard in season and a Blue Flag in 2026. The bay opens to the north-east, and with a north or north-east wind a swell comes in. Follow the flags.

What is the Cavall Bernat?

The rocky ridge that closes off the bay to the north-west, with cliffs of around 300 metres. You can see it from every cove and it's the best-known image of the place.