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Where to park
Where to leave the car
Unofficial parking beside the MA-4014 (km 20), free but with attendants asking for a 'voluntary' €5–8. Roughly 80 spaces. Full before 10.30 am in August.
Unspoilt eastern cove between the cliffs
A small, undeveloped cove ringed by pines and cliffs. Wildly photogenic, but it takes a 15-minute walk down a private track from the road.
Where to park
Unofficial parking beside the MA-4014 (km 20), free but with attendants asking for a 'voluntary' €5–8. Roughly 80 spaces. Full before 10.30 am in August.
When to arrive
Arrive before 10 am or after 5 pm. It's a small cove that fills up fast.
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Descend into one of Europe's most breathtaking cave systems and cross an underground lake while a string quartet plays Chopin from a lantern-lit boat. Air-conditioned coach pick-up from most resorts on the island.
A full day in the UNESCO-listed Tramuntana range: Valldemossa's monastery, the Sóller Valley by 1912 wooden train and the port on a historic tram. Includes a boat trip along the northern cliffs.
Sail out from Palma along the west coast, drop anchor in two turquoise coves and jump in with mask and snorkel. Includes lunch, unlimited soft drinks, beer, wine and sangria.
Glide past La Seu cathedral, the Almudaina Palace, the Arab Baths and the seafront promenade with a local guide. All the icons of Palma without wearing out your feet.
Ride the pine-forest tracks of the east coast in an open 4x4, stopping at hidden coves such as Cala Varques and Cala Magraner. Includes lunch at a rural finca.
The Hams caves have shorter queues than Drach but the same natural drama. Continue to Porto Cristo for a seaside lunch of fresh Mallorcan fish and a stroll around the harbour.
Board a classic 45 ft sailing yacht and drift along the bay of Palma as the cathedral turns pink. Tapas board and a glass of cava per person included; extra drinks at cost.
Head inland to the Binissalem wine country, visit two family-run bodegas and taste four DO wines with a farmhouse lunch built around Mallorcan sobrasada, ensaimada and local cheese.
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How you get there
A 15-minute walk from the car park along a rustic path (wear proper shoes). Access is occasionally closed due to ownership disputes; check before setting off.
What you'll find
Local tips
What to avoid
Rainy days or heavy swell — the path turns slippery
Around this beach
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Unspoilt eastern cove between the cliffs. A small, undeveloped cove ringed by pines and cliffs. Wildly photogenic, but it takes a 15-minute walk down a private track from the road. It's a wild cove in Manacor, Mallorca: 80 m long, fine sand · posidonia seabed, with water described as crystal-clear turquoise · 23 °c in summer.
Unofficial parking beside the MA-4014 (km 20), free but with attendants asking for a 'voluntary' €5–8. Roughly 80 spaces. Full before 10.30 am in August.
Arrive before 10 am or after 5 pm. It's a small cove that fills up fast.
A 15-minute walk from the car park along a rustic path (wear proper shoes). Access is occasionally closed due to ownership disputes; check before setting off.
On site: No beach bar · bring food and water (2 L per person), No toilets or showers, No lifeguard and Some natural shade under the pines.
Ideal for snorkelling — bring mask and snorkel The northern cliffs have jumps (5–10 m) used by locals Take all your rubbish out — there are no bins
Rainy days or heavy swell — the path turns slippery
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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026
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Checked · 30 July 2026