Golden sand at the foot of Cap Vermell
A golden sandy beach at the head of the bay of Canyamel, between mountains covered in pine woods. At one end the torrent de Canyamel (a seasonal stream) flows out, forming a small lagoon next to a protected wetland, and above the other rise the cliffs of Cap Vermell, where the Coves d'Artà open up.
290m
Of golden sand
80m
Wide
3,5km
South-east of Capdepera
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- Wind
- Offshore waves
Platja de Canyamel opens to the . With an offshore wind it stays sheltered; if the wind blows in from the sea, the waves come in.
Parking
Parking in the nearby streets
Then about 2 min on foot (easy).
See it from the sea
Trips that pass by Platja de Canyamel. In July and August it pays to book ahead.
From Cala Ratjada: glass-bottom boat along the east coast
Leaves from Cala Ratjada and stops for swimming and snorkelling at Canyamel.
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Font de sa Cala: glass-bottom catamaran along the east coast
Leaves from nearby Font de sa Cala, with a swim stop at Canyamel.
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From Cala Bona: glass-bottom boat along the east coast
Leaves from Cala Bona and, on some options, stops for snorkelling at Canyamel.
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What you’ll find
- Sand
- Sand, with rock and posidonia towards the ends, about 290 × 80 m of beach.
- Facilities
- Beach bar, lifeguard, toilets, sunloungers.
- Little shade
- There are pines behind the sand, but on the beach the only shade comes from hired parasols.
- Snorkelling: good
- The interesting bits are on the rocks at either end, especially below Cap Vermell, with posidonia and rock. The middle is sand.
- Good for kids
- Sand, a lifeguard in season, toilets, showers and bars next to it. Keep an eye on little ones by the stream lagoon.
- Dogs: not allowed
- Capdepera only allows dogs on its beaches in winter, from 1 November to 31 March.
How to get there
- By car and on foot
- There's no large car park next to the sand. People park in the surrounding streets, usually free of charge. In July and August it's best to arrive before 11:00. You can drive there from Capdepera, about 3.5 km away. The beach is right by the street in the small resort of Canyamel. It has a boardwalk and an amphibious chair for people with reduced mobility.
- By bus
- TIB line 424, between Porto Cristo and Cala Rajada, stops in Canyamel (Canyamel - Coves d'Artà stop), a few steps from the beach.
Best time to go
- Season
- May, June, September and October
- Time of day
- In the morning, with the sun over the sea, or late in the afternoon
- Crowds in summer
- Medium
It's a semi-urban beach with hotels nearby and it gets quite full in July and August, but it's usually quieter than the big sandy beaches along the coast.
Tips and what to bring
- Arrive early in summer. There’s no large car park and the surrounding streets fill up by mid-morning.
- A parasol or hire one. The pines are behind the beach and the sun beats down on the sand.
- Mask and snorkel. Swim towards the rocks at either end, especially towards Cap Vermell.
- Respect the wetland. The stream lagoon is a protected area with birds: keep out of the vegetation.
- Combine it with the Coves d’Artà. They’re a short walk from the beach, in the cliffs of Cap Vermell.
The beach faces south-east, towards the mouth of the bay. With a tramuntana (north) or poniente (west) wind it’s usually calm; with a levante (east) or xaloc (south-east) wind the waves roll in.
Photos of Platja de Canyamel
Platja de Canyamel features in these guides
Nearby coves
- Cala Serch0.4 km · guide coming soon
- Cala de sa Font2.9 km · guide coming soon
- Platja de sa Marjal4 km · guide coming soon
- Platja de Cala Millor8.4 km
Frequently asked questions
How do I get there and where can I park?
By car from Capdepera, about 3.5 km away. People park in the surrounding streets, usually free of charge. TIB line 424 also gets there.
Is it good for children?
Yes. It's sandy, has a lifeguard in season, and toilets and bars next to it. With a levante (east) or south-easterly wind there can be waves.
Can I bring my dog?
Only in winter, from 1 November to 31 March, as on the rest of Capdepera's beaches.
What's the lagoon on the beach?
It's the mouth of the torrent de Canyamel. Next to the beach there's a protected wetland with plenty of wildlife and plants.
What else is there to see nearby?
The Coves d'Artà, set in the cliffs of Cap Vermell, about 500 m from the beach, and the Torre de Canyamel, a 13th-century tower with an ethnological museum.