Cala Bella Dona; a peaceful corner of unspoiled nature
Services and features
Natural environment
Medium occupancy
200 m walk to reach
Length 30 m / width 10 m
Bus stop at 1 km
Ideal for anchoringThe weather in Cala Bella Dona
Description
Cala Bella Dona is a small and secluded cove located next to the Sol de Mallorca urbanization, in the municipality of Calviá, in the southwest of the island
It’s a small sandy area almost 30 m long and up to 10 m wide, flanked by small rocky formations. The usually calm waters reflect the greenery growing near its edges.
Access to the beach is through a stone staircase about 200 m long
It’s not challenging, as it doesn’t have much slope, but one must be cautious with small children, and it’s certainly not suitable for people with mobility issues.
The beach has fine sand and a gentle slope, constituting the mouth of a small stream
The protection provided by the small cliffs flanking it and the seagrass plain offshore ensures the presence of sand on this small beach. Occasionally, during storms, the water may be somewhat cloudy and seagrass remnants may wash ashore, but the presence of this plant signifies good water quality.
Cala Bella Dona is also known as caló de la Bella Dona, caló de sa Nostra Dama, and caló de sa Dona Morta
And with less poetic names like caló des Suro (cork) and caló de ses Paparres (ticks), it’s a beach where nudity is commonly practiced and much quieter than the well-known and nearby Playa del Mago.
The rocks on its left margin can serve as a natural sunbathing area for those who prefer lying in the sun without the bother of sand
How to Get to Cala Bella Dona
The Sol de Mallorca urbanization, where Cala Bella Dona is located, is well connected by road and public transport
How to Get to Cala Bella Dona by Car
From Palma, take the Ma-1 highway towards Andratx, until exit 14, towards Magaluf. At the next roundabout, you’ll find signs for Sol de Mallorca. Upon reaching the urbanization, take the first left (Avenida Balear), which you’ll follow to the end.
At the intersection of this avenue with Joan Miró and the streets Embat and Llevant, the path to access Cala Bella Dona begins, right next to the sign for the Embat street. Parking in the urbanization is free.
How to Get to Cala Bella Dona by Public Transport
From Palma, you can take the interurban line 105, which also passes through Palmanova and Magaluf. The closest stop to access Cala Bella Dona is Avenida Balear, about 800 m away.
How to Get to Cala Bella Dona by Boat
The sheltered nature of Cala Bella Dona makes it a good anchoring spot, exposed only to south and southeast winds
The bottom is sandy, with depths between 3 and 5 m. Upon entering the cove, on the port side, there are remains of an old pier with steps carved into the rock where we can even disembark.
The nearest marina is the one at Portals Vells, just 0.7 nautical miles away.
Services
The beach remains completely unspoiled and has no services
The only existing facilities are the access stairs and several trash bins. We’ll need to bring everything we might need.
Activities
The waters of Cala Bella Dona are ideal for refreshing swims, and then we can lay our towels on the fine sand or rocky terrains to sunbathe surrounded by pine trees in a tranquil and peaceful environment.
The waters are usually clean, and their transparency invites us to explore the seabed equipped with our snorkeling gear
The seagrass plains and cliffs sinking into the sea create a beautiful panorama.
Diving enthusiasts also have a good spot to practice their sport
About 1000 m off Cala Bella Dona lies the islet known as Illa del Sec. In its vicinity, there are three shipwrecks, one of which is an ancient Punic boat.
We can also navigate the waters of Cala Bella Dona on a paddleboard or kayak
- Just 500 m north, we’ll find Cala Falcó, and a bit further, the touristy Cala Vinyes
- About 1 km south, we have Portals Vells and Playa del Mago
Hiking enthusiasts will also have the opportunity for some good walks around Cala Bella Dona
- Route 1: a comfortable family walk between Portals Vells and Cala Bella Dona, less than 4 km
- Route 2: an easy circular route through Sol de Mallorca, passing through Cala Bella Dona and Cala Falcó, 4 km
- Route 3: circular route between Cala Falcó and Cala Bella Dona, alternating coastal and inland paths, moderate difficulty, 5 km
- Route 4: another circular itinerary, but longer, this time between Cala Falcó, Cala Bella Dona, and Portals Vells, 10 km
- Route 5: excursion through the urbanization and the area between Cala Bella Dona and Cala Falcó, along the coast and through the pine forests, moderate difficulty, 11 km
We can take advantage of our visit to Cala Bella Dona to also visit the Naveta d’Alemany, at the entrance of Cala Vinyes
It is one of the best-preserved Navetas in Mallorca.
To recharge, there aren’t many options, but precisely on the route between the bus stop and the access to Cala Bella Dona, we have Restaurante Pinos, offering a varied menu of Mediterranean cuisine.
Accommodation
Near Cala Bella Dona, there are no hotel establishments, but there is some offer of apartments and villas for rent
In the neighboring Cala Vinyes, there are several three and four-star hotels. A bit further, but a few kilometers away, we find Magaluf, one of the main tourist destinations in Mallorca, which has a wide range of accommodations: hotels, aparthotels, villas, etc.
