One-hour horse ride at Cala Mesquida
A guided one-hour ride from the ranch through the stream bed and virgin pinewood to the dunes of Cala Mesquida; suitable from age 5.
Towns of Mallorca · Llevant (east)
Capdepera
A walled castle above the town and, below, Cala Rajada with its lighthouse looking out towards Menorca.
- Things to do
- 28 in town · 9 nearby
- Area
- Llevant (east)
- Best time
- Morning or late afternoon
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Things to do in Capdepera
Capdepera castle was ordered by James II around 1300 and completed in 1386; in the 16th century up to 125 houses stood inside its walls. From the Torre de sa Boira you can see Menorca on clear days. In Cala Rajada, the 1861 lighthouse looks out over the sea from 58 metres up.
Pony ride for children in the Cala Mesquida woods
A pony ride through the Cala Mesquida woods, half an hour or one hour, with parents leading the children by the halter.
Capdepera Castle: walls and views over Llevant
Walk along the walls of Capdepera's medieval fortress, €3 admission and free for children per the sources.
Hot-air balloon flight over Mallorca
A sunrise or sunset balloon flight over Mallorca's Llevant region, with coast and mountains in view.
18-hole golf at Capdepera Golf
18-, 12- or 9-hole green fee in the east of the island, with dynamic prices from EUR 75 and online tee-time booking.
Pirate Cave near Font de sa Cala: boat, ladder and a dripstone cave
About 2.5 h by boat along the coast to a nearly untouched cave, with a ladder descent, guides and an optional cliff jump; 79 EUR per person.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Private boat trip along the east coast (4 h or 7 h) from Cala Ratjada
A private skippered boat on the Tirant IV: anchoring in coves, snorkelling and paddle boarding; a 4-hour half day or a 7-hour full day.
Private sunset trip (2 h) with cava from Cala Ratjada
Two hours on a private boat with a skipper and cava on board; at least 3 people, up to 10, with snorkelling available.
Day boat trip along the Llevant Marine Reserve from Cala Ratjada
A 10:30 to 16:00 trip past hotel-free coves of the Llevant Marine Reserve, with a snack, buffet lunch and drinks included.
Afternoon boat trip from Cala Ratjada (16:15 to 19:00)
A trip of about 2 h 45 along the Llevant coast with a snack and drinks included; check availability with the operator.
600 hp speedboat along the Cala Ratjada coast (50 min)
A 50-minute high-speed ride (up to 130 km/h) on a 600 hp boat, leaving straight from Cala Ratjada harbour; 49.50 EUR per person.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Boat snorkelling trip to hard-to-reach coves from Cala Ratjada
About 90 minutes by boat to spots on the Llevant coast that are hard to reach on foot, with shorty, fins, mask and snorkel included.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Half-day catamaran cruise from Cala Ratjada with lunch (Mayurca Yachting)
A catamaran along the north-east coast with swim stops and a lunch of Mallorcan dishes.
Dolphin-watching cruise from Cala Ratjada (Mayurca Yachting)
An early boat trip along the east coast to look for wild dolphins, with optional transfer.
Sea kayak tour with caves, snorkelling and picnic (optional rock jump) in Capdepera
Two and a half to three hours of guided kayaking past caves and hidden coves, with a snorkel stop and an organic picnic.
Guided stand-up paddle and snorkel tour in Cala Ratjada
An hour and a half of guided stand-up paddling along the Cala Ratjada coast in groups of up to seven, with a stop to swim and snorkel.
Sunset stand-up paddle at Cala Agulla
An evening stand-up paddle outing from Cala Agulla to watch the sunset from the water, with a swim and a return after dark.
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Cala Agulla, Mesquida and Moltó by van with paddleboarding and snorkelling
A day of about 8 hours around the Capdepera coves in the north-east, with paddleboarding, snorkelling and a group of up to 8.
Open-top panoramic bus tour of the east from Cala Ratjada
Four hours in an open-top coach with a guide along the east coast, with a 90-minute stop in Porto Cristo and passes through Manacor, Capdepera and Artà.
East Xperience: open-top bus and boat from Cala Ratjada to Cala Bona
Midday east-coast trip combining an open-top bus and a boat ride from Cala Ratjada to Cala Bona.
Palau March Museu (Fundación Bartolomé March)
Guided visit to Sa Torre Cega: villa and sculpture garden (Cala Ratjada)
One hour through the March villa, built on a former watchtower, and its garden with over 40 contemporary sculptures.
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Sunset cruise from Cala Ratjada harbour
Evening boat ride along the Cala Ratjada coast, no age restriction and free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Small-group horse rides from Cala Ratjada
Cala Ratjada riding centre with rides for beginners and experienced riders, beginner lessons and pony rides for children.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Autoritat Portuària de Balears
Capdepera Lighthouse: Mallorca's easternmost viewpoint
Lighthouse of 1861 on the island's easternmost point near Cala Ratjada; the town council recommends it as a viewpoint, especially at sunrise.
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18-hole golf at Canyamel Golf
18-hole green fee at Canyamel, with high, mid and low season rates, early bird, 9 holes and buggy and club hire.
Horse ride to Cala Mesquida beach
A three-hour horse ride through the Llevant nature park to Cala Mesquida, with the option of riding into the sea; for experienced riders.
Private tour to Artà and its caves (8 h)
A private 8-hour excursion from Palma to the east: guided visit to the Artà caves facing the sea and the Sant Salvador viewpoint.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
Coves and beaches in Capdepera
Capdepera on the map
The stamp marks the town; the dots are the experiences in and around it, coloured by category.
In Capdepera
- One-hour horse ride at Cala Mesquida0.3 km
- Pony ride for children in the Cala Mesquida woods0.3 km
- Capdepera Castle: walls and views over Llevant0.6 km
- Hot-air balloon flight over Mallorca0.8 km
- 18-hole golf at Capdepera Golf0.9 km
- Pirate Cave near Font de sa Cala: boat, ladder and a dripstone cave1.5 km
- Private boat trip along the east coast (4 h or 7 h) from Cala Ratjada2.7 km
- Private sunset trip (2 h) with cava from Cala Ratjada2.7 km
Around
When to visit Capdepera, and tips
- 01
When to go
Visit the castle in the morning or late afternoon (in winter it closes at 5 pm). On the second Sunday of October, the Mostra de la Llampuga fills the quay at Cala Rajada.
- 02
A local tip
There is free parking next to the castle. Wednesday mornings bring the market in Capdepera, and Saturdays in Cala Rajada.
Quick facts
- Castle
- c. 1300–1386
- Capdepera lighthouse
- 1861 · 58 m above the sea
- Market
- Wednesday (Capdepera) · Saturday (Cala Rajada)
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Near Capdepera
Within 12 km as the crow flies, nearest first.
18-hole golf at Club de Golf Son Servera
18- or 9-hole green fee in Son Servera, with high, mid and low season rates, a Balearic-licence discount and late-afternoon rounds.
Poblat talaiòtic de Ses Païsses
Ses Païsses Talayotic settlement (Artà)
Walled prehistoric enclosure with a monumental gateway and central talayot, shaded by holm oaks and a short walk from central Artà.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
TUI España Turismo (excursiones en Mallorca)
East Mallorca day trip: Artà caves and an aloe plantation
An aloe vera farm, a rural market and the Artà caves in one day across the Serra de Llevant.
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Artà Tuesday market on Plaça del Conqueridor
Weekly Tuesday-morning market on Plaça del Conqueridor and nearby streets, with the municipal market open from 8:00; walking around is free.
18-hole golf at Pula Golf (Son Servera)
A par-72, 6,246 m course opened in 1995 and redesigned by José María Olazábal, with a covered driving range and Trackman Range.
Parasailing at Cala Bona and Cala Millor
A towed parachute flight of about 10 minutes at around 100 metres above the Cala Millor coast, solo, in pairs or in threes.
In the rankings
- Sunset stand-up paddle at Cala Agulla: no. 2 in “Water activities”
- Sunset stand-up paddle at Cala Agulla: no. 2 in “At sunset”
- Caves of Arta (Canyamel): no. 2 in “Caves”
- Pirate Cave near Font de sa Cala: boat, ladder and a dripstone cave: no. 5 in “Caves”
- Guided stand-up paddle and snorkel tour in Cala Ratjada: no. 6 in “With kids”
What to do around here
Ways to explore Capdepera
Comparisons built from the experiences in and around Capdepera.
Nearby towns
- Artà7.0 km
- Son Servera11 km
- Sant Llorenç des Cardassar16 km
- Manacor24 km
- Ariany28 km
- Santa Margalida28 km
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What is there to see and do in Capdepera?
Capdepera castle was ordered by James II around 1300 and completed in 1386; in the 16th century up to 125 houses stood inside its walls. From the Torre de sa Boira you can see Menorca on clear days. In Cala Rajada, the 1861 lighthouse looks out over the sea from 58 metres up. Atlas de Mallorca lists 28 experiences in town and 9 nearby: One-hour horse ride at Cala Mesquida, Pony ride for children in the Cala Mesquida woods, Capdepera Castle: walls and views over Llevant, Hot-air balloon flight over Mallorca, 18-hole golf at Capdepera Golf, Pirate Cave near Font de sa Cala: boat, ladder and a dripstone cave.
When is the best time to visit Capdepera?
Visit the castle in the morning or late afternoon (in winter it closes at 5 pm). On the second Sunday of October, the Mostra de la Llampuga fills the quay at Cala Rajada.
Any practical tips for visiting Capdepera?
There is free parking next to the castle. Wednesday mornings bring the market in Capdepera, and Saturdays in Cala Rajada.
Sources
Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-23. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.