Cala Mendia

What is Cala Mendia like?

Cala Mendia is a deep sandy bay near Porto Cristo, in Manacor, with fine white sand between cliffs. Some official sources spell it Cala Mandia. Official figures for its length range from about 60 m to 80 m, and it is more than 100 m wide.

How do I get to Cala Mendia, and where do I park?

You can drive to Cala Mendia by following the signs from Porto Cristo, 6.3 km away, and park for free at the beach's car park. Bus 427 links Porto Cristo with Cala Mendia, with two stops named Platja de Cala Mendia. A coastal path of about 250 m crosses the rocks to neighbouring Cala Anguila; wear suitable shoes.

What are the sand and water like at Cala Mendia?

Cala Mendia has white sand mixed with some gravel, over a sandy sea floor. Official descriptions of the sea differ, from few waves to moderate waves, so check conditions before you swim.

What facilities does Cala Mendia have?

Cala Mendia has lifeguards in summer, under Manacor's beach rescue service. Manacor's June 2024 rescue contract set their hours: 10:00 to 17:00 in May and October, 10:00 to 19:00 in June and September, and 10:00 to 19:30 in July and August. The beach has toilets, showers and litter bins, and you can hire parasols, sunbeds and water-sports gear.

When is Cala Mendia busiest?

Cala Mendia gets busy, and its occupancy is rated high. It is classed as an urban beach, and it has a free car park and a bus line.

Which winds affect Cala Mendia?

Cala Mendia faces east-south-east, about 108°, so we estimate that east and south-east winds bring the roughest water. Winds from the west and north-west blow off the land, so expect calmer water on those days.

Sheltered from

west, northwest

Exposed to

east, southeast

• Calmer when the wind is from the east: Porto Colom (12 km)

What should I watch out for at Cala Mendia?

At Cala Mendia, the Govern's tests rated the water excellent in 2024 and 2025, under the name Cala Mandia. Lifeguards are on duty only in season and during set hours, so at other times we recommend swimming in pairs. Cala Mendia is on the Govern's smoke-free beach list: please do not smoke on the sand. The beach is not on ADEAC's 2026-2027 Blue Flag list.