Coves & Spots · 6 min
The most beautiful coves in Mallorca (and how to reach them by boat)
Mallorca's most photographed coves have something in common: limited access on foot, impossible parking in high season, or no road at all. Seeing them from the sea, anchoring right in front, is a different experience entirely — and in many cases the only reasonable way to enjoy them without the queues.
Es Trenc (south)
Mallorca's best-known unspoilt beach, with over two kilometres of white sand and shallow, Caribbean-toned water. By land it gets crowded fast in summer; from the sea you can anchor in front of it more calmly, always respecting the marked swimming areas.
Caló des Moro and Cala Llombards (southeast)
Two small, tightly enclosed coves straight out of a postcard, reachable on land only after a walk and with limited access in high season. By boat, that problem disappears — you sail right up to the entrance and anchor a short distance from shore.
Cala Varques (east)
One of the few remaining unspoilt coves with no development around it, near Porto Cristo. Access on foot is restricted under environmental protection rules, which makes it one of the favourite stops for those chartering from that area.
Cala Mondragó (southeast)
Inside a protected natural park, with very clear, shallow water close to shore — ideal if you're travelling with children. It's also one of the busiest spots in July and August, so arriving early pays off.
A note on responsible anchoring
Much of the Balearic coastline is protected by Posidonia oceanica, a marine plant essential to the ecosystem, whose destruction by anchors is regulated by law. Our skippers know which areas allow anchoring and where the eco-moorings are, so it's never something you need to think about — but if you ever sail on your own in the region, it's worth keeping in mind.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you anchor anywhere?+
No. Several protected areas in the Balearics restrict anchoring over Posidonia oceanica seagrass. On our charters this is handled by the skipper, who knows the permitted areas and available eco-moorings.
Which coves are best if I'm travelling with children?+
Cala Mondragó and Illetes, thanks to their shallow water close to shore and generally calm conditions for most of the year.
Do I need to walk to reach these coves by boat?+
No — that's the whole advantage: you arrive directly by sea and can reach the shore by swimming or via the tender, skipping the walks and the traffic that land access usually involves in high season.