Cove · Santanyí
Also known as Els Calons Grans
A white-sand cove in the heart of Cala d’Or (Santanyí), facing south-east, with calm water. It has sunbeds, water-sports rental, toilets, showers and a beach bar, and the nearest car park is a one-minute walk.
OpenStreetMap lists 4 car parks within 1 km of the beach. The nearest is about one minute’s walk away (rough estimate, ignoring slopes). The fees of the others are not recorded.
Hiring a car? What to check before you sign
Going by scooter or motorbike? Which licence you need and how to park
Stops of the TIB intercity network, measured in a straight line. The data published by TIB for lines 515, 515e, 428, 514 and 521 only run until 31 October 2026 (summer timetable): in winter they may not run. Check the current timetable at tib.org.
Minutes from the nearest car park according to the OpenStreetMap map (rough estimate, ignoring slopes).
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Average values for Mallorca (NOAA OISST, 1991-2020 climatology), not measured at this spot.
Cala Gran (Cala d'Or) opens to the south-east: with south-easterly or southerly winds, swell usually rolls in.
With northerly, north-easterly, south-westerly, westerly or north-westerly winds, by contrast, it is usually more sheltered.
This is a general orientation based on which way it opens, not a forecast: the shape of each coast changes it, so check the day’s weather before you go.
We do not yet list any trip that reaches Cala Gran (Cala d'Or).
Where it is and which coves lie around it.
As the crow flies, nearest first.
More about SantanyíArea: Migjorn & the southAll coves and beaches
OpenStreetMap lists 4 car parks within 1 km of the beach. The nearest is about one minute’s walk away (rough estimate, ignoring slopes). The fees of the others are not recorded. Line 515 (Cala d'Or - Campos): stop “Av. Calonge 2”, 450 m from the beach; Line 515e (Cala d'Or - Palma): stop “Av. Calonge 2”, 450 m from the beach; Line 428 (Cala d'Or - Portocristo): stop “Av. Calonge 2”, 450 m from the beach. About one minute on foot · Easy path. Minutes from the nearest car park according to the OpenStreetMap map (rough estimate, ignoring slopes).
Line 515 (Cala d'Or - Campos): stop “Av. Calonge 2”, 450 m from the beach; Line 515e (Cala d'Or - Palma): stop “Av. Calonge 2”, 450 m from the beach; Line 428 (Cala d'Or - Portocristo): stop “Av. Calonge 2”, 450 m from the beach. Stops of the TIB intercity network, measured in a straight line. The data published by TIB for lines 515, 515e, 428, 514 and 521 only run until 31 October 2026 (summer timetable): in winter they may not run. Check the current timetable at tib.org.
Beach bar, Sunbeds and parasols, Showers, Toilets, Equipment hire.
Cala Gran (Cala d'Or) opens to the south-east: with south-easterly or southerly winds, swell usually rolls in. With northerly, north-easterly, south-westerly, westerly or north-westerly winds, by contrast, it is usually more sheltered.
Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-25. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.