Hotels near Cala Pi

Cala Pi (Carretera Cala Pi s/n, Llucmajor) is a narrow, deep inlet on the south coast - one of the most unusual beach settings on the island. The cove is barely 40 metres wide but opens through a limestone gorge to the sea, with vertical rock walls on both sides and water so clear and still that you can see the sandy bottom 3-4 metres down. At the top of the gorge, Cala Pi village has a cluster of traditional Mallorcan holiday houses and a small watchtower (Torre de Cala Pi, a 17th-century coastal defence tower) that is free to visit.

The beach is small (about 80 metres of sand at the base of the gorge) with no sunlounger hire and no permanent restaurant. The walk down from the village car park takes about 10 minutes via a stepped path. The gorge walls provide shade from mid-afternoon, making this an excellent beach for families with very young children who struggle with direct sun exposure.

Pro Tip: Snorkel along the base of the gorge walls - the water clarity here is exceptional and the rock walls drop steeply, creating good habitat for sea bream, wrasse, and octopus. Bring your own gear (no rental available). The cove is at its best between 10 AM and 2 PM when the sun is overhead and lights the water through the full depth.