Cala S'Almonia Beach, Cala Llombards

A beautiful rocky cove in south east Mallorca

featured in Beaches Updated 2 December 2023

With beautiful views and crystal clear water it's a great place for swimming and snorkelling. Picturesque and quiet, it's no surprise that it's popular with the locals.

Pack light as to reach the cala you'll need to go down a steep set of stairs, a total of 120 steps. At the bottom, head right along the rocky ridge. Some people prefer to lay down on the flat, eroded areas of rock and jump in from the sides. It's certainly deep enough, although sea shoes are recommended to make scrambling out easier on your feet.

There is a small makeshift car park nearby. Don't park on the yellow line as traffic police do pass by and will give you a ticket!

Restaurants
There are no restaurants or cafes on the small beach itself, however, there are a couple of options serving Mediterranean cuisine in Cala Llombards, just 15 minutes away by foot. For further options head to Santanyi where you will find an array of restaurants serving local cuisine along with international favourites.

Nightlife
Nearby Santanyi is well known as a family-friendly resort, however there are a few cocktail bars that stay open late.

Hotels
Again, Santanyi is the nearest town and offers a selection of hotels and accommodation options, plus the Cala Santanyi beach area also boasts some upmarket villas. The closest place to stay to Cala S’Almonia itself is Cala Llombards, where there are a couple of options.

Setting & Location

Cala S'Almonia belongs to the southern municipality of Santanyí, which preserves the most extensive virgin coastline in the island. From this cove, it's possible to walk along the coastline to the lighthouse at Cap de Ses Salines. It's about 8 kilometres long and takes approximately 3 hours. The route takes you passed the prehistoric village of Ses Talaies de Bauç as well as some spectacular calas such as Calò des Màrmols. It really is a stunning part of the island and well worth a visit.

Water Safety & Clarity

There are no facilities or lifeguards here. The small area of sand makes it less ideal for younger children, but it can be fun for confident swimmers.

Beach Quality

There's a small sandy beach at one end, and at the other, a charming collection of fishermen's huts and jetties where the water is easily accessible. A visit to the adjacent cala, Calò des Moro, is a must. It's only a five minute walk away and it's truly stunning. However, being smaller it does tend to get busy. Cala S'Almonia is more spacious and as long as you don't mind rocks, it's somewhere you could spend the day.