Cala Mitjana o sa Duaia
Cala Mitjana o sa Duaia is a secluded cove excursion area near Artà in Mallorca. Access is usually on foot from parking above the beach, with the final stretch taking about 10 to 30 minutes over roughly 1 to 2 km; the road is closed, and only 4x4s, SUVs or Jeeps can get closer. The cove has fine sand, clear turquoise water and good snorkelling with fish and underwater caves. There are no toilets, beach bars, sunbeds or lifeguards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Access is usually on foot, with the final stretch commonly done from the parking area above the cove. Reviewers report walking times of about 10 to 30 minutes, often around 15 to 25 minutes. A few mention that only off-road vehicles, Jeeps or 4x4s can get closer to the lower area.
According to several reviews, access is usually on foot; the final stretch is often covered from the car park above. The walk is said to take around 10 to 30 minutes, often about 15 to 25 minutes. Some visitors report that only off-road vehicles, Jeeps or 4x4s can get closer.
Several reviews place the distance from the parking area to the beach at about 1 to 2 km, often around 1.1 to 1.5 km. Some also mention more than 800 metres or roughly 1 mile. The return walk is commonly noted as harder because it is uphill.
Several reviews mention a distance of about 1 to 2 km between the car park and the beach for Cala Mitjana o sa Duaia, often around 1.1 to 1.5 km. Some also write of more than 800 metres or roughly 1 mile. The return walk is often described as tiring because it goes uphill.
Yes, reviews mention parking above the beach. The final stretch is then completed on foot, as driving all the way down is not always possible. Some visitors report plenty of parking, while others mention a blocked or chained-off access road.
Yes, the reviews mention a car park above the beach. The final stretch is then on foot, as access right down to the beach is not always possible. Some visitors report plenty of parking, while others mention a closed or chain-blocked access road.
Several reviews mention off-road vehicles, SUVs, Jeeps or 4x4s as suitable for getting closer to the lower area. Standard cars, mopeds or low-clearance vehicles are generally not recommended in the comments. As the road is partly damaged or washed out, parking above and walking the rest is often the practical option.
Several reviews mention off-road vehicles, SUVs, Jeeps or 4x4s as suitable for getting closer to the lower area. Ordinary cars, mopeds or vehicles with low ground clearance are generally not recommended in the notes. As the track is partly damaged or washed out, parking above and walking down is often mentioned.
Reviews for Cala Mitjana o sa Duaia repeatedly mention no toilets, no beach bars, no sunbeds and no lifeguards. Shade is also limited, so many visitors bring their own drinks, food and sun protection. It is practical to pack everything you need before starting the walk down.
In the reviews of Cala Mitjana o sa Duaia, no toilets, no beach bars, no sun loungers and no lifeguards are mentioned several times. There is also only limited shade, which is why many visitors bring their own drinks, food and sun protection. It is practical to pack everything you need before going down.
Several reviews describe clear to turquoise water and good conditions for snorkelling or diving, including fish and underwater caves. At the same time, some mention waves, currents and occasional algae or seaweed. Conditions can therefore vary depending on weather and time of day.
Several reviews describe clear to turquoise water and good conditions for snorkelling or diving, sometimes with fish and underwater caves. At the same time, there are also reports of waves, currents and occasional algae or seagrass. The conditions can therefore vary depending on the weather and time of day.
According to reviews, the cove can remain quiet even in high season, and one visitor reported only five people on arrival. Another said the beach was empty at around 10:00 in late May, with more people arriving by 12:00. If you prefer fewer visitors, an early arrival is the practical option.
According to reviews, it can stay quiet even in high season, and one visitor reported only five people on arrival. Another said the beach was still empty at 10:00 at the end of May, with more guests by 12:00. If you want fewer people, it is better to come earlier in the day.
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Location
07579 Artà
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