Cala Mondrago

Mondrago: A bay large enough for yachts and swimmers

Mondrago: A bay large enough for yachts and swimmers

Cala Mondrago is beautiful bay in the Mondrago National Park. Cala Mondrago’s main white sand beach is less than a 100m long but it is a mecca for sun worshippers in the summer when sun baked bodies obscure most of it. Backed by rolling sand dunes and thick pines, this part of the coastline has been protected from further development making it one of the wildest and prettiest stretches of coast on the east side of the island. Drop your anchor here for a very pleasurable lunchtime break or cooling swim stop.

There are no buoys in this bay. Your only option is to anchor. In the summer swimming buoys are deployed to guard the main beaches which can make this more difficult than it sounds but with patience you will find a sandy bottom in a suitable depth. Unless the weather is settled and you are confident as to your swinging room I would not recommend spending the night in Cala Mondrago as the swell at night can be quite uncomfortable when the wind drops.

Despite this being a protected area there is no shortage of entertainment on shore. There are several beach bars and restaurants as well as a plethora of sun loungers, a forest of parasols and even a hotel. Undiscovered wilderness this is not! This is the closest real beach to Cala d’Or and during the summer months a small road train and buses link Cala Mondrago with the resorts further south. Check with your restaurant of choice if you plan to spend the night as most of them close as the sun goes down.

Behind the beach there is a protected wetland and several natural trails of various lengths if the crew need to stretch their legs. If you want a quieter beach try walking to S’Aramador to the east or Cala des Burgit to the west.

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