Cala Portals Vells
4.5★ · 98 Google ratings, Balearic Islands
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 150 m away
Walk
150 m · 2 min
Water
28.8°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
200 m of shoreline
Sand
80 m from the water to the back
Map of Cala Portals Vells
Guide
Good to know
Bring snorkeling gear and explore caves
Crystal-clear turquoise waters support snorkeling with visible fish near shore, and free coastal caves offer historical carvings and views.
Visit in September or off-season
March and September offer pleasant weather with minimal crowds and murky water conditions only in peak tourist months.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2017–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 3 visitors · 2017–2026
Arrive before 10am in summer
The small parking lot fills quickly, forcing latecomers to park on the road or walk from distant spots.
Expect heavy crowds June through August
Tourist ferries, boats, and scuba divers constantly enter the cove, creating waves and a hectic atmosphere during summer months.
Secure valuables in your vehicle
Car break-ins occur year-round in the public parking lot, even when theft is not immediately visible to thieves.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
28.2°C · clear
Water
28.8°C · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
0.1 m · 3 s apart
Wind
2 km/h from the SE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 13:00 | High tide | ↑ |
| 17:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 19:00 | Low tide | ↓ |
Modelled · Open-Meteo
Last updated Sep 3, 10:10 PM.
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📍 Spain
🅿 Parking 150 m from the listing
🌊 Water 150 m away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Cala Portals Vells?
The nearest mapped parking area is 150 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Cala Portals Vells?
80 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Cala Portals Vells have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
