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Where to park
Where to leave the car
Parking at Sa Calobra harbour (€5 a day, 200 spaces). Better alternative: boat from Port de Sóller (30 min, sparing you the 26 hairpins).
Beach · Escorca · Mallorca
Sa Calobra – Torrent de Pareis
Mallorca's most spectacular gorge
A small pebble cove where the Torrent de Pareis meets the sea — one of the most striking canyons in the Mediterranean. You reach it through a walking tunnel from Sa Calobra harbour. The road down is an attraction in its own right.
- Type
- Rocky cove
- Length
- 40 m
- Sand
- Pebbles
- Water
- Deep blue · cold water 19–21 °C
GPS · 39.8547° N, 2.8006° E
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When to arrive
Best time to visit
Take the first boat from Port de Sóller (10 am) or come midweek. In summer up to 40 coaches a day arrive around lunchtime.
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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.
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£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.
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£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
By car via the MA-2141 from Sóller (1 hour, 26 famous hairpins · not suitable for large vehicles). Boat from Port de Sóller (recommended). Walk 10 min through the tunnel from the harbour to reach the cove.
What you'll find
Services
- Restaurants at Sa Calobra harbour (not at the cove itself)
- Public toilets at the harbour
- No natural shade — exposed cove
- No lifeguard
Local tips
What we wish we'd been told
- 01Walk a little way up the Torrent de Pareis — the gorge narrows into a vertical canyon
- 02Water shoes are essential
- 03Sóller–Sa Calobra boat: €40 return, the zero-stress option
What to avoid
Rainy days (flash-flood risk in the torrent)
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