Photo: Olaf Tausch, CC BY 3.0
Cala Torta, a wild beach at the end of a dirt track
Undeveloped coast in a natural park, about 30 minutes by car with a dirt track to finish. There's no kiosk and no lifeguard, and it's not a beach for toddlers.
| At a glance | Details |
|---|---|
| From the apartment | About 30 min by car, roughly 20 km, the last part on a dirt track |
| Sand | Pale sand with some gravel |
| Approximate size | About 150 m across, though sources vary |
| Facilities | None, just litter bins. No lifeguard on record |
| Parking | Free and very limited, at the end of the track |
| Shade | Don't count on any |
| With children | Not for very small children: the water gets deep quickly |
What to expect
Cala Torta lies inside the Parc Natural de la PenÃnsula de Llevant and over the boundary in the municipality of Artà . Nothing has been built here, which is the whole reason for making the trip. If you're hoping for a beach bar you'll be disappointed, because the drinks, food, parasol and rubbish bag all come with you. It's also popular with naturists.
A northerly brings big waves, and currents are a concern too. With no lifeguard on record, stick to the eastern-facing beaches on those days. Our Cala Ratjada beach guide gives you the alternatives, and Son Moll is the easy one when the sea looks bad.
The route and parking
It's roughly 20 km, so allow around 30 minutes from the apartment. The final stretch is a dirt track that was described as being in poor condition in 2025. We can't tell you what it's like today, so take it slowly. Route planners like to suggest farm tracks here that look shorter than they turn out to be.
Spaces are few and access is sometimes closed. If the end of the track is shut you'll walk about 15 minutes. On a high-summer day, set off early. If the spaces have gone, don't pull into the scrub, as it's a protected area. Turn round and go elsewhere.
What to bring
- More water than usual, as there's none to be had
- Sun cream and something to sit under
- Sturdy shoes if you're walking in from the end of the track
- Food, and a bag for your rubbish
Arriving on foot
From Cala Mesquida a 5 km circular walk of about two hours, graded easy, brings you here, and you'll find it among the walks around Cala Ratjada. If you've still got the legs, Cala Mitjana is about 10 minutes on and very shallow, and Cala Matzoc is 20 to 30 minutes. There's no drinking water anywhere on these paths.
You'll need a car for this one. We haven't found a bus that comes anywhere near the bay.
Information checked on 9 November 2026