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Cala Roja
4.7★ · 222 Google ratings · Es Mercadal, Balearic Islands
✓ Parking✓ Short walk
At a glance
Parking
Parking lot · 350 m away
Access
Open around the clock
Walk
20 m · under a minute
Length
500 m of shoreline
Sand
200 m from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Sun 1pm
Map of Cala Roja
Guide
Good to know
Excellent for snorkeling and marine life
Crystal-clear shallow water and abundant fish make this a top snorkeling spot compared to busier nearby beaches.
Wear proper shoes for rocky terrain
The path down is steep and rocky with many loose stones that flip-flops cannot protect against.
Arrive early to secure parking
The shared lot with Cala Cavalleria fills quickly, especially in peak season and mid-August.
Minimal sand, mostly rocks and pebbles
Little towel space remains at high tide, though visitors find the swimming and views worth the trade-off.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
26.9°C · clear
Wind
1 km/h from the NNW
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Sep 3, 10:29 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 07740 Es Mercadal, Balearic Islands
🅿 Parking 350 m from the listing, Parking Platja CavallerÃa
🌊 Water 20 m away, under a minute walk
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Cala Roja?
The nearest mapped parking area is 350 m from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Cala Roja?
20 m in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Cala Roja 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.
When is Cala Roja least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sun 1pm and the busiest at Fri 1pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
