Open sand facing north, and no cars to the shore
A cove of fine sand at the end of a valley of scrub and pine, in the Parc Natural de la Península de Llevant, with no buildings in sight. It opens to the north, so with the tramuntana (the north wind) the waves roll in, and with a southerly the water is calm. Since 2024 cars are left behind and the last stretch is on foot.
1,5km
On foot from the chain
150m
Of fine sand
10km
By road from Artà
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- Wind
- Offshore waves
Cala Torta opens to the . With an offshore wind it stays sheltered; if the wind blows in from the sea, the waves come in.
Parking
Free open ground by the chain
Then about 20 min on foot (easy).
What you’ll find
- Sand
- Fine sand, with rocks at either end, about 150 × 100 m of beach.
- Facilities
- Lifeguard.
- No shade
- There are no trees on the sand and no parasols for hire. The pine woods are far off
- Snorkelling: good
- The middle is sand. The interesting bits are by the rocks at either end, and only when the sea is calm.
- Kids, with care
- There's a lifeguard in season, but the bottom drops away quickly near the shore, and with a north wind waves and currents build up. You also have to walk for about 20 minutes carrying everything.
- Dogs: not allowed
- Not during the bathing season. According to unofficial sources, Artà only allows dogs on its beaches from 1 October to 30 April. Check with the Ajuntament (town council).
How to get there
- By car and on foot
- You park on the open dirt ground next to the chain, free of charge. In 2025 the Govern (Balearic government) announced a proper car park at that same junction, planned for 2026, from which you walk to Cala Torta, Cala Mitjana and Cala Estreta. Beyond the chain, driving is prohibited and you can't sleep in your vehicle. From Artà, take the Capdepera road and then a narrow lane of about 10 km towards the coast, with the last stretch in poor condition. Since spring 2024 a chain has closed the way to cars, motorbikes, buggies and campervans at the junction of the Cala Torta and Cala Mitjana tracks. From there it's about 1.5 km on foot along a gravel and dirt track, with no big climbs.
- By bus
- There's no stop nearby. The closest is at Cala Mesquida (TIB line 422, from Cala Rajada), from where you can continue on foot along the coastal path to the west.
Best time to go
- Season
- May, June and September, on days without a north wind
- Time of day
- Before 11:00 or after 17:00
- Crowds in summer
- Medium
In July and August it gets quite busy in the middle of the day. First thing and late in the afternoon it's quieter.
Tips and what to bring
- Water and food for the whole day. There’s no beach bar or drinking fountain, and the track back has no shade.
- Check the wind before you set off. The cove opens to the north: with the tramuntana or the gregal, big waves come in. With a southerly or westerly wind, the water is calm.
- A parasol or something for shade. There are no trees on the sand and no parasol hire.
- Comfortable shoes for the track. It’s about 20 minutes over gravel and dirt from the chain.
- Take your rubbish home. There are no bins, and the cove is part of a nature park.
If the day starts with a north wind, change plans: on the south coast of the island the water is usually calm.
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Nearby coves
- Cala Mitjana (Artà)0.4 km · guide coming soon
- Cala Estreta0.7 km · guide coming soon
- Cala Mesquida1.5 km
- s'Arenalet d'Aubarca3.6 km · guide coming soon
- Cala Agulla4.3 km
Frequently asked questions
Can I drive to Cala Torta?
Not all the way to the sand. Since 2024 a chain has closed the track to motor vehicles. You park on the free open ground next to the chain and walk about 1.5 km, around 20 minutes.
Where do I park?
On the open dirt ground at the junction of the Cala Torta and Cala Mitjana tracks, before the chain. Don't park beyond the chain or on the edges of the track.
Does it get busy?
In July and August it gets quite busy in the middle of the day. Early and late it's quieter.
Is it good for children?
Only when the sea is calm. The bottom drops away quickly, and with a north wind there are waves and currents. There's a lifeguard in season, but no shade or facilities.
Can I bring my dog?
Not during the bathing season. Artà allows dogs on its beaches from October to April, according to unofficial sources. Check with the Ajuntament before you go.
Is it dangerous to swim?
With the tramuntana or the gregal (the north-east wind), yes: the waves come straight in and currents form. Check the lifeguard's flag and don't swim when it's red.
Is it a nudist beach?
Nudism is common, especially at either end, alongside people in swimwear.