Cala Es Calo is an eerily striking anchorage at the base of the steeply rising cliffs and hills of Cabo Farrutx and the peak of Puig d’Es Porrasa behind. Popular as a day anchorage, Cala Es Calo is a great place to make a swim stop before sailing your charter yacht across the bay to Alcudia for the night.
Anchoring can be tricky here as there is a lot of rock and weed. Further south of the main bay there is a small beach and cove which has a good sand bottom if you are having difficulties getting your anchor to hold.
At the north end of the bay there is a little harbour which is great for landing the dingy and accessing the Parc Natural de Peninsula de Llevant. I wouldn’t recommend trying to anchor within the harbour as it is very shallow and there are numerous unmarked rocky patches. If you want to get close to the harbour in your yacht, I suggest you proceed very slowly and station a lookout on the front.
Cala Es Calo has no facilities. “Not even a beach bar??!” I hear you gasp. Yes, not even a beach bar this has been designated a wilderness area. Ashore there are walking tracks to various points in the park and a well-travelled one which leads south along the coast to a small resort town. This track passes Cueva des Vells Marins; a cave system that is not quite as spectacular as some on the island but worth the stroll for the great views out over the sea.
If you are at all uncertain about your anchoring abilities DO NOT spend the night here!
Cala Es Calo suffers from nightly katabatic winds which can wreak havoc on yachts anchored in the bay. Better that you enjoy a pleasant day here and then seek the shelter of a more sheltered area for the night. Likewise if it is a windy day (particularly noticeable in strong SE winds) the topography of the hills can create nasty down draughts and choppy seas close to shore instead of shelter!