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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.
Beach · Manacor · Mallorca
Cala Varques
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.
- Type
- Wild cove
- Length
- 80 m
- Sand
- Fine sand · posidonia seabed
- Water
- Crystal-clear turquoise · 23 °C in summer
GPS · 39.4675° N, 3.2900° E
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When to arrive
Best time to visit
Arrive before 10 am or after 5 pm. It's a small cove that fills up fast.
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Nature4 hCaves of Drach with live classical music concert
4.5(2,874 reviews)
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.
From
£32per person
- Hotel pick-up from Palma, Alcúdia and the east coast
- Boat ride across the underground Lake Martel
- Live 20-minute classical concert included
Nature8 hSerra de Tramuntana, Valldemossa and the vintage Sóller train
4.6(1,943 reviews)
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.
From
£48per person
- 1912 wooden train from Palma to Sóller
- Historic tram to Port de Sóller
- Boat trip along the Tramuntana cliffs
- Free time in Valldemossa
Boat & beach5 hWest-coast catamaran cruise with snorkelling stops
4.7(1,521 reviews)
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.
From
£56per person
- Two swim and snorkel stops in wild coves
- Buffet lunch, beer, wine and sangria on board
- Small group (max 40 passengers)
Culture2 hPalma by Segway: cathedral and old town
4.8(987 reviews)
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.
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£30per person
- 10-min instruction session before the tour
- Local English-speaking guide
- Small groups (max 8 people)
Adventure7 hEast-coast 4x4 tour with a swim at Cala Varques
4.7(612 reviews)
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.
From
£76per person
- Open 4x4 with an English-speaking driver
- Three off-road cove stops with swim time
- Lunch at a traditional finca
Food & wine6 hCaves of Hams and Porto Cristo with lunch
4.4(743 reviews)
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.
From
£42per person
- Guided visit to the Hams cave system
- Free time in Porto Cristo
- Traditional Mallorcan lunch included
Boat & beach3 hSunset sailing from Palma with tapas and cava
4.9(486 reviews)
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.
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£65per person
- Classic sailing yacht (max 12 guests)
- Tapas board and cava on board
- Cathedral views at golden hour
Food & wine5 hBinissalem wine tasting with vineyard lunch
4.7(322 reviews)
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.
From
£58per person
- Two DO Binissalem winery visits
- Four wines paired with lunch
- Round-trip transport from Palma
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How you get there
Getting 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
Services
- No beach bar · bring food and water (2 L per person)
- No toilets or showers
- No lifeguard
- Some natural shade under the pines
Local tips
What we wish we'd been told
- 01Ideal for snorkelling — bring mask and snorkel
- 02The northern cliffs have jumps (5–10 m) used by locals
- 03Take all your rubbish out — there are no bins
What to avoid
Rainy days or heavy swell — the path turns slippery
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