WOW BEACH GUIDE · SÜDEN
Platja des Caragol
Platja des Caragol is, together with Cala en Tugores, Mallorca's southernmost beach: 500 metres of white sand with dunes, reachable only on foot and with no facilities whatsoever. Usually calm with a northerly wind.
THE WIND DECIDES
When is Platja des Caragol at its best?
On Mallorca, the wind decides which beach has calm water. Platja des Caragol opens to the south and southwest.
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.
„Mallorca's southernmost beach. For a moment I wondered whether I could see Africa from here. No.“
Gassi, WOW FINCA
What to expect at Platja des Caragol
From the Cap de ses Salines lighthouse, a stony coastal path takes you to the beach in 20 to 40 minutes. The reward: around 500 metres of white sand, shallow water and dunes that stretch far inland.
There's no bar, no toilets, no sun loungers. The area is protected – and that's exactly what makes it so appealing.
The beach opens to the south. When the Tramuntana or Gregal blows, it's a good choice; with a southerly wind, seagrass can wash up.
WOW-Facts
- Together with Cala en Tugores, Mallorca's southernmost beach
- Dunes stretch more than a kilometre inland
- No facilities – protected area
WOW FINCAS NEARBY
Beach in the morning, pool in the afternoon.
FAQ about Platja des Caragol
How do you get to Platja des Caragol?
On foot from the Cap de ses Salines lighthouse, 20 to 40 minutes along a stony coastal path.
Is there a bar at Platja des Caragol?
No. There are no facilities at all – bring water and shade.
Is Es Caragol a nudist beach?
Nudism is common there, but there's no designated zone.
More beaches in the WOW Beach Guide
- Cala Deià Westen
- Cala Mondragó Osten
- Cala Pi Süden
- Cala Sant Vicenç Norden
- Cala Varques Osten
- Caló des Moro Osten
- Es Trenc Süden
- Platja de Formentor Norden
- Platja de Muro Norden
- Portals Vells Westen
- Torrent de Pareis / Sa Calobra Westen