A pebble beach where a gorge meets the sea
The Torrent de Pareis runs 3.3 km down between rock walls and reaches the sea at a beach of white pebbles, wedged between two towering crags. From the sa Calobra harbour you walk there along a seaside path and through two tunnels cut into the rock. Next to the harbour is the smaller sa Calobra cove, with fishermen's huts.
3,3km
Of Torrent de Pareis gorge
13km
Of winding road from the Coll dels Reis
270degrees
The road turns at the Nus de sa Corbata
Today at Sa Calobra y Torrent de Pareis
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- Wind
- Offshore waves
Sa Calobra y Torrent de Pareis opens to the . With an offshore wind it stays sheltered; if the wind blows in from the sea, the waves come in.
Parking
Pay car park that fills up early
Then about 15 min on foot (easy).
See it from the sea
Trips that pass by Sa Calobra y Torrent de Pareis. In July and August it pays to book ahead.
Boat trip from Sóller to Sa Calobra and the Torrent de Pareis
Boat from Port de Sóller to Sa Calobra, with free time to swim and walk into the Torrent de Pareis.
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Sóller: speedboat trip to Sa Calobra and Cala Tuent
Speedboat from Sóller along the north coast with two swim stops, visiting Sa Calobra and Cala Tuent.
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Mallorca: Sa Calobra and Cala Tuent with snorkelling and SUP
Guided minibus trip with snorkelling and paddleboarding, starting at Sa Calobra.
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What you’ll find
- Pebbles
- White pebbles and shingle, with rock at the sides.
- Facilities
- None: no beach bar, no toilets, no lifeguard. Bring everything you need.
- Little shade
- There's no shade on the pebbles, except what the gorge walls cast at certain times of day. Bars and restaurants are at the harbour, a few minutes away.
- Snorkelling: good
- Very clear water and a rocky seabed on both sides of the mouth. In summer there are boats anchored in front.
- Good for kids
- The walk is short and flat, but the pebbles are awkward underfoot, there's no lifeguard and when the wind is from the north the waves come in. Never let them wander into the gorge.
- Dogs: no specific rule
- We haven't found an Escorca council rule for this beach. Check with the Ajuntament (town council) before you go.
How to get there
- By car and on foot
- Pay car park with a barrier at the end of the road. According to the local press there are just over 300 spaces across the sa Calobra car parks, and in season they fill up by mid-morning. When it's full, an officer diverts cars towards Cala Tuent. You can check available spaces on the council website, updated every 30 minutes between 10:00 and 17:00, and on the signs on the Ma-10 and at Caimari. You get there on the Ma-2141, which leaves the Ma-10 at the Coll dels Reis and winds about 13 km down to the sea through hairpin bends. Near the top is the Nus de sa Corbata, the bridge where the road loops over itself. From the car park you walk to the harbour and, from there, a path along the cliff and two tunnels lead to the Torrent de Pareis beach. The path is flat and paved.
- By bus
- There's no regular daily bus. In season TIB has run a route from Can Picafort with one service a day; check tib.org to see if it's running this year.
- By boat
- Barcos Azules sails from Port de Sóller every day from April to October, with several departures in the morning and at midday and two return trips in the afternoon. The crossing takes about an hour and depends on sea conditions.
Best time to go
- Season
- May, June, September and October
- Time of day
- Before 10:00 or late in the afternoon, once the boats and coaches have gone
- Crowds in summer
- High
It's one of the most visited spots in the Tramuntana. In season, coaches, boats, hire cars and cyclists all arrive, and the road gets jammed around midday. Even at the end of September the car park shows as full.
Tips and what to bring
- Check for free spaces before you drive down. The Ajuntament d’Escorca website and the signs on the Ma-10 tell you when the car park is full. It’s 13 km of bends and there’s nowhere to leave the car at the bottom.
- Drive down slowly and patiently. Coaches take up both lanes on the bends and there are lots of cyclists. If you meet one, wait or reverse to a wider spot.
- Water shoes. The beach is pebbly, and they’re a relief both for walking and for getting into the water.
- Water and some shade. There are no facilities on the beach. The bars are at the harbour, on the other side of the tunnels.
- Don’t go into the gorge if rain is forecast. Water comes down from the mountains all at once, even if the sun is shining on the beach.
The mouth of the gorge faces north-west. First thing in the morning the beach is almost empty; in the afternoon, once the boats leave, the calm returns.
Photos of Sa Calobra y Torrent de Pareis
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Nearby coves
- Cala de sa Calobra0.5 km · guide coming soon
- Cala Tuent2.9 km
- Cala Deià17.4 km
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to the Torrent de Pareis beach?
By car along the Ma-2141 to sa Calobra and, from the car park, on foot through the harbour and the two tunnels, about 15 minutes on a flat path. You can also get there by boat from Port de Sóller.
Where can I park?
In the pay car park at the end of the road. In season it fills up by mid-morning and an officer diverts cars to Cala Tuent. Check available spaces on the Ajuntament d'Escorca website before you drive down.
Does it get busy?
Yes. Coaches, boats and cars all converge from mid-morning to mid-afternoon, and the road gets jammed. If you can, go early or outside July and August.
Is it good for children?
The walk is short and flat, which helps. But the shore is pebbly, there's no lifeguard and when the wind is from the north the waves come in. Bring water shoes and don't let them into the gorge.
Can I bring my dog?
We haven't found a specific rule for this beach. If you take your dog, keep it on a lead and check with the Ajuntament d'Escorca first.
Can I walk up the gorge from the beach?
Only a few metres, along the dry bed next to the beach. Going through the Torrent de Pareis is a canyoning route with scrambling sections, and it's one of the places in Mallorca with the most rescues. If rain is forecast, even far away, don't go in: the water comes down all at once and leaves people trapped.
Is it safe for swimming?
When the sea is calm, yes. There's no lifeguard and the mouth opens to the north-west, so with the mestral (the north-west wind) or tramuntana (the north wind) a groundswell rolls in. Don't swim on those days.