Cove · North (Es Mercadal)
Cala Pregonda
One of the north coast's most iconic coves: reddish sand, islets just offshore and an almost lunar feel. It has no facilities, and that is precisely its charm.
What to see and do
- the reddish sand and the islets of one of the north's most iconic coves
- walking around 30 min along the Camí de Cavalls from Binimel·la
- choosing a day with little north wind; no facilities
Practical information
- Access
- On foot, about 30 min from the Binimel·là car park
- Parking
- Free car park at Binimel·là (then ~30 min on foot); very limited in summer
- Services
- None: bring water, food and shade
- Best time
- May–June and September; in August, go early
- Opening hours
- June or September; in July/August the Binimel·la car park fills up early. Best with little northerly wind.
- Effort
- No road access to the cove: ~30 min walk (2 km) along the Camí de Cavalls from the Binimel·la car park. No services; sturdy footwear, water and shade are essential.
- Suggested time
- ~4 h
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