WOW BEACH GUIDE · OSTEN

Cala Varques

Cala Varques is an undeveloped natural cove on the east coast: white sand, turquoise water, caves – and not a single kiosk. Reachable only on foot in 20 to 40 minutes. Usually calm with westerly and northwesterly winds.

  • Natur
  • Schnorcheln
  • Ruhe

THE WIND DECIDES

When is Cala Varques at its best?

On Mallorca, the wind decides which beach has calm water. Cala Varques opens to the east.

Checking where the wind's coming from today …

calm rather choppy side-on

Rule of thumb based on how the cove faces. On site, flags and lifeguards have the final word.

„I packed food for three hours. I ate it after 40 minutes. On principle.“

Gassi, WOW FINCA

What to expect at Cala Varques

No road, no hotel, no beach bar. Cala Varques lies in the protected area of the Cales Verges de Manacor and has stayed exactly the way you picture Mallorca on postcards.

The path follows a dirt track through pine forest, partly along a dry stream bed. Bring sturdy shoes, water and shade – there's nothing on site.

The rocks have caves and a natural rock arch. The cove opens to the east: with a Llevant, waves roll in; with westerly and northwesterly winds it's usually calm.

WOW-Facts

  • Undeveloped, within the Cales Verges de Manacor protected area
  • Caves and a natural rock arch – popular for deep water soloing
  • No beach bar, no toilets

LOCATION

Where Cala Varques is

Manacor · Osten of Mallorca. Open in Google Maps

WOW FINCAS NEARBY

Beach in the morning, pool in the afternoon.

Finca FlorianaFinca Florianaapprox. 7 km to the beach as the crow fliesView finca →Luxury Finca RotanaLuxury Finca Rotanaapprox. 8 km to the beach as the crow fliesView finca →Villa AzulVilla Azulapprox. 14 km to the beach as the crow fliesView finca →

FAQ about Cala Varques

How do you get to Cala Varques?

Only on foot: 20 to 40 minutes along a dirt track from the Ma-4014 road between Porto Cristo and Portocolom. There are no official car parks.

Is there a beach bar at Cala Varques?

No. There's no bar, no toilets and no sun loungers – bring water, food and shade.

Is Cala Varques suitable for kids?

Only to a limited extent. The entry is sandy, but the walk is long and there are no facilities.

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