Cala Mitjana (S’Aduaia) – Virgin Sandy Cove Surrounded by Pine Forest
Location & Beach Profile
Location: 10 kilometres from Artà.
Type of Beach: Natural sand
Length: 100 metres
Average Width: 50 metres
Occupancy: Low
Typical Visitors: Locals
Access: Pedestrians & boats
Facilities: None
Natural Setting & Untouched Beauty
Cala Mitjana, also known as S’Aduaia, offers a quiet, virgin beach setting characterised by its fine-grained sand, scattered thistles and low-lying bushes, and complete absence of major development. Although plans once existed to build a village here, the lack of freshwater sources prevented construction, leaving the landscape in its natural state.
The cove sits at the end of a short sea inlet, making it exposed to winds from the east, northeast, north, and northwest. On one side, the beach is bordered by low rocky areas with little vegetation, while the opposite side is lined by a once-dense pine forest, partially reduced by past wildfires. Behind the beach, a dune system stretches for hundreds of metres, leading into the surrounding hills, adding to its wild and remote atmosphere.
Boating & Anchoring
Anchoring at Cala Mitjana is difficult and not recommended, as the narrow cove, wind exposure, and sandy seabed at 5 metres depth make manoeuvring challenging. Changing weather conditions can quickly make mooring unsafe. The nearest marina facilities are located at Club Nàutic Cala Ratjada, approximately 5.4 nautical miles away.
Access & Popularity
Access by car is possible via a steep, winding, and poorly maintained road, though signs clearly mark the route. Free parking is available under the pine trees directly near the beach, providing some shade for visitors’ vehicles. Due to its remote location and difficult anchoring conditions, Cala Mitjana remains very quiet and rarely crowded, offering a peaceful, natural retreat for locals and adventurous visitors.