Fine sand among palms, pines and low rock
A small cove of fine sand in the Cala Vinyes resort, between Magaluf and the Cap des Falcó. It's U-shaped, with low rock and pines on either side, palm trees on the sand and hotels and apartments behind. The sand is split into two stretches joined by a narrow passage.
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Sunbeds in season according to the Ajuntament
3 a 6m
Of sandy bottom for anchoring at the entrance
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- Wind
- Offshore waves
Cala Vinyes opens to the . With an offshore wind it stays sheltered; if the wind blows in from the sea, the waves come in.
Parking
Public car park about 150 m away
Then about 2 min on foot (easy).
See it from the sea
Trips that pass by Cala Vinyes. In July and August it pays to book ahead.
What you’ll find
- Sand
- Sand, with low rock on the sides.
- Facilities
- Beach bar, toilets, sunloungers.
- Little shade
- There are palm trees on the sand and pines on the sides, but not enough shade for everyone. Parasols are for hire.
- Snorkelling: good
- The interesting bits are by the rock on both sides of the cove. In the middle, the bottom is sand.
- Good for kids
- Sheltered water, fine sand, the bus and car park nearby, plus a kiosk and a public toilet. The council's listing doesn't mention a lifeguard, so keep an eye on them.
- Dogs: not allowed
- Calvià bans pets from its beaches. The municipality's dog swimming areas are Punta Marroig (Palmanova) and Cala des Gats (Costa de la Calma).
How to get there
- By car and on foot
- The council's listing mentions public parking and a space reserved for people with reduced mobility, with no time-limited parking zone. OpenStreetMap shows a surface car park about 150 metres west of the sand. It's small and fills up early in summer. You get there via Magaluf, following the road towards Sol de Mallorca to the Cala Vinyes resort. The cove is between buildings, right off the street. According to the Ajuntament (town council) there's a boardwalk down to the sand and signage for people with reduced mobility.
- By bus
- The TIB stop Platja de Cala Vinyes is a minute from the sand. It's served by lines 105 (Sol de Mallorca - Palma) and 106 (El Toro - Palma), which connect with Magaluf, Palmanova and Palma.
- By boat
- Visit Calvià lists anchoring for boats under 12 metres at the entrance to the cove, over sand, at depths of 3 to 6 metres. The nearest harbour is the Club Nàutic de Palmanova.
Best time to go
- Season
- May, June, September and October
- Time of day
- First thing in the morning, when the sun rises opposite the cove
- Crowds in summer
- Medium
The Ajuntament rates it as low occupancy, but it's a small cove with hotels around it and in July and August the sand fills up.
Tips and what to bring
- Come by bus if you can. The TIB stop is right by the sand and the car park is small.
- Arrive early. It’s a short cove surrounded by hotels, and in summer it’s full by mid-morning.
- Mask and snorkel. Swim along the rock on either side, where there’s more life than over the sandy middle.
- Check the wind. With the llevant the sea comes straight in; with the tramuntana or the ponent it’s usually calm.
- Leave the dog at home. Animals aren’t allowed on Calvià’s beaches, and that includes this one.
The cove faces east, towards the bay of Palma. In the morning the sun rises almost straight ahead, over the sea.
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Nearby coves
- Cala Falcó0.8 km · guide coming soon
- Platja de Magaluf1.3 km · guide coming soon
- Cala Mago2.5 km
- Cala Portals Vells2.8 km
Frequently asked questions
How do I get there and where can I park?
By car, via Magaluf towards Sol de Mallorca. According to the Ajuntament there's public parking with no ORA pay-and-display zone, and OpenStreetMap shows one about 150 metres from the sand. In summer it fills up early.
Can I get there by bus?
Yes. The Platja de Cala Vinyes stop, on TIB lines 105 and 106, is right by the cove. They connect with Magaluf, Palmanova and Palma.
Is it good for children?
Yes. The water is usually calm, the sand is fine and there's a kiosk, a shower and a public toilet. The council's listing doesn't mention a lifeguard.
Can I bring my dog?
No. Calvià bans pets from its beaches. The municipality's dog swimming areas are Punta Marroig, in Palmanova, and Cala des Gats, in Costa de la Calma.
What rules should I know about?
Fires, camping, playing music, fishing, ball games outside the marked areas and stubbing out cigarettes in the sand are all banned, and you can't use soap in the shower.
When does it get waves?
The cove is open to easterly and south-easterly winds. With the llevant (the east wind) the sea comes in; with the tramuntana (the north wind) or the ponent (the west wind) it's usually calm.