Sa Calobra

This is one of the more isolated places in a small village in the Escorca municipality on the Northwest coast of Mallorca and unique for the island. It has one designated beach, but actually you will find two small beaches with grainy sand.

The unofficial beach is right in front of the small village in the bay Sa Calobra. The official one is situated between the cliffs where the canyon Torrent de Pareis reaches the sea. It’s only a short walk from Sa Calobra, partly through spectacular rock tunnels that according to a diplomatic friend stationed in Aiden Syrian looks remarkably like the terrain of Syria. Both calas are small, however situated in absolutely stunning surroundings. They have a mix of sand, gravel and small stones. The water is very clear and has different shades of turquoise, in particular the beach by Torrent de Pareis.

The beaches are definitely worth a visit if you want a special beach experience and are prepared for a little less comfort than usual. There are no services at this beach. This is the least child friendly beach of our selection.

The port village of Sa Calobra is a popular destination for coach trips and cyclists and is accessible by a single winding road features many hairpin curves. The climb is officially the Coll del Reis or the Col de Cal Reis, though it is often referred to by the name of the village at its base. Hiking and climbing make this beach one for athletes. The annual music concert in July on the beach of the cliffs of Torrente de Pareis is truly a magical experience.

Getting There #

No easy way exists to get there. But if you click the map below, you'll get directions from your location. The great challenge is to maneuver through hair pen curves and narrow gaps in the cliffs. Drive slowly and do not be afraid even when your passengers start screaming - which usually happens, especially if you encounter a busload full of tourists.

How To Get To The Beach? #

Each is only a short walk from the village, made remarkable by spectacular rock tunnels that, according to a visiting diplomat, resemble the terrain of Syria. Both calas are small, but each resides in absolutely stunning surroundings. A mix of sand, gravel, and small stones line the shore. Expect clear water in many shades of turquoise, particularly near Torrent de Pareis.

Sa Calobra provides a special beach experience for a very small price: fewer comforts than usual. With no services for beach goers and the rocky terrain, this is the least child friendly beach on our list.

Suggestion from Ursula Elvegard #

"The easiest way to reach Sa Calobra is by boat, from Soller, along the fascinating coastline. Allow me to add a personal photo of this magical place."

Nature and wildlife is diverse #

This area is protected as a National Monument of Torrent de Pareis within the UNESCO World Heritage Center of the Serra de Traumantana. With over 300 species of flora and fauna, you'll see the Wild Goat and Endangered Black Vultures. Some of the best birding can be seen here. You'll also find wildflowers like the Primrose and other native plants. To see an unusual animal, hiking in Canyon de la Calobra, you might catch a glimpse of a genet or "gineta," small carnivore of the genus Genetta having spotted sides and tail in the form of a ring like this one below. Please send in your photos with a short description and, if we can use them, we'll give you copy and photo credit.

More On The Area #

Allow time to visit the port village of Sa Calobra. Officially dubbed the Coll del Reis or the Col de Cal Reis (though it is often referred to the village name), the single winding road is a popular destination for coach trips and cyclists with its many hairpin curves. Hiking and climbing make this beach one for the athletes in your crew. A music concert each July on the beach under the cliffs of Torrent de Pareis is truly a magical experience.

This is one of the more isolated places in a small village in the Escorca municipality on the Northwest coast of Mallorca and unique for the island. It has one designated beach, but actually you will find two small beaches with grainy sand.

The "unofficial" beach is right in front of the small village in the bay Sa Calobra. The official one is situated between the cliffs where the canyon Torrent de Pareis reaches the sea. It’s only a short walk from Sa Calobra, partly through spectacular rock tunnels that according to a diplomatic friend stationed in Aiden Syrian looks remarkably like the terrain of Syria. Both calas are small, however situated in absolutely stunning surroundings. They have a mix of sand, gravel and small stones. The water is very clear and has different shades of turquoise, in particular the beach by Torrent de Pareis.

The beaches are definitely worth a visit if you want a special beach experience and are prepared for a little less comfort than usual. There are no services at this beach. This is the least child friendly beach of our selection.

The port village of Sa Calobra is a popular destination for coach trips and cyclists and is accessible by a single winding road features many hairpin curves. The climb is officially the Coll del Reis or the Col de Cal Reis, though it is often referred to by the name of the village at its base. Hiking and climbing make this beach one for athletes. The annual music concert in July on the beach of the cliffs of Torrent de Pareis is truly a magical experience.

The beaches are definitely worth a visit if you want a special beach experience and are prepared for a little less comfort than usual. There are no services at this beach. This is the least child friendly beach of our selection.

The port village of Sa Calobra is a popular destination for coach trips and cyclists and is accessible by a single winding road features many hairpin curves. The climb is officially the Coll del Reis or the Col de Cal Reis, though it is often referred to by the name of the village at its base. Hiking and climbing make this beach one for athletes. The annual music concert in July on the beach of the cliffs of Torrent de Pareis is truly a magical experience.

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