Cala Ratjada at a glance
Cala Ratjada is a town on the north east coast of Mallorca, in the municipality of Capdepera. It combines a working harbour, a village beach with a promenade and two quieter beaches a short way along the coast. The beaches have different characters, so the first decision is which one you want.
Son Moll is the beach in the town itself. Cala Agulla and Cala Mesquida lie in protected natural areas nearby. There is no airport in Cala Ratjada, and the island's main airport is at Palma. Check the current bus or taxi options and journey times before you travel.
The beaches of Cala Ratjada compared
Approximate figures from the regional tourism listings. Services are named for the summer season.
| Beach | Length | Setting | Parking | Services |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Son Moll | about 150 m, over 50 m wide | In the town, promenade, rocky edges | Possible in the surrounding streets | Tourist services |
| Cala Agulla | about 600 m | Sand and rock, pines, protected area | Paid car park | Lifeguards, sunbed and umbrella hire in summer |
| Cala Mesquida | about 300 m | Sand and dunes, protected area | Public car park about 200 m away | Lifeguards, sunbeds, food in season |
Parking charges and lifeguard hours change by season, so read the signs when you arrive.
Boat trips and tours near Cala Ratjada
Boat day trips along the east coast, cave visits, catamaran cruises and island tours, with live prices and availability.
Son Moll: the beach in town
Son Moll is a sandy beach of about 150 m with a promenade, tourist services and rocky edges. It is not a remote or natural beach. You can park in the surrounding area, but there is no free reserved car park for visitors. It works best if you want services close by.
Cala Agulla and Cala Mesquida
Two beaches in protected natural areas.
Cala Agulla
About 600 m of sand and rock with pines behind it. It is protected together with Cala Moltó and Cala Mesquida. A signed turn-off near Cala Ratjada leads to a paid car park. Lifeguards and sunbed and umbrella hire are named for the summer.
Cala Mesquida
About 300 m of sand and dunes. The public car park is about 200 m from the beach. The tourism listing names lifeguards, sunbeds and food, in season. It is not the Sa Mesquida on Menorca.
Staying on the paths
Both lie in a protected area, so use the car parks and marked paths and take your rubbish with you. A fuller list of the island's beaches is on the beaches page.
The harbour and boat trips
Boats leave from the harbour at Cala Ratjada. A local operator, Cala Ratjada Express, lists excursions to Cala Millor and Cala Bona and coastal and swim trips. Its departure menu shows times such as 10:30, 12:00 and 15:00, depending on the product. Without a date and season selected you cannot assume a daily trip, so check the date before you plan around one.
Activities in Cala Ratjada
Cala Ratjada activities centre on the water: boat excursions to Cala Millor and Cala Bona, swimming at Son Moll and beach time at Cala Agulla and Cala Mesquida.
Prices, child fares and the exact season change, so check them for your date. For the wider picture see boat trips in Mallorca.
Getting around in 2026
Seasonal buses and driving.
Bus 422
Runs towards Cala Mesquida in the 2026 season.
Bus 423
Runs towards sa Font de sa Cala in the 2026 season.
Bus 424
Connects Cala Rajada and Porto Cristo in the 2026 season.
By car
Cala Agulla has a paid car park, and Cala Mesquida a public car park about 200 m from the sand.
These bus lines are seasonal and not all run at the same frequency, so check the current timetable before you plan a day around them.
Cala in Mallorca: which beach for which day
Cala means cove, and the best cala in Mallorca for you depends on what you want from the day. A simple way to choose between the three.
A short stop with services
Choose Son Moll. It lies in the town, has a promenade and is close to the harbour.
More space and pines
Choose Cala Agulla. At about 600 m it is the longest of the three, with pines behind the sand and a paid car park.
Sand and dunes
Choose Cala Mesquida. It is about 300 m long, and the public car park is about 200 m from the beach.
Without a car
Son Moll is in the town, and the seasonal buses 422 and 423 run towards Cala Mesquida and sa Font de sa Cala. Line 424 goes to Porto Cristo.
Plan the rest of your trip
Pages that go with the north east.
12 best beaches and coves
Cala Agulla, Son Moll and Cala Mesquida among twelve beaches.
Alcúdia
The medieval walls and the Roman site of Pollentia.
Boat trips in Mallorca
Catamarans, glass-bottom boats and coastal cruises.
Where to stay
Cala Ratjada compared with Palma, Sóller and Alcúdia.
Cala Ratjada: frequently asked questions
Which beach is in Cala Ratjada itself?
Son Moll, a sandy beach of about 150 m with a promenade and services.
How long is Cala Agulla?
About 600 m of sand and rock, with pines behind it. It has a paid car park and, in summer, lifeguards and sunbed hire.
Is there parking at Cala Mesquida?
Yes. The public car park lies about 200 m from the beach.
Which buses serve Cala Ratjada in 2026?
TIB lists the seasonal lines 422 towards Cala Mesquida, 423 towards sa Font de sa Cala and 424 between Cala Rajada and Porto Cristo. They are not year-round, so check the timetable.
Are there boat trips from Cala Ratjada?
Yes. An operator lists trips to Cala Millor and Cala Bona and coastal swim trips, with departures such as 10:30, 12:00 and 15:00 depending on the product. Check the date before you book.