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Cove · South-central (Alaior)

Cales Coves

A twin cove enclosed by cliffs honeycombed with a prehistoric necropolis of caves, a Talayotic-Roman site of considerable cultural and scenic value. There are no facilities; it pairs a quiet swim with archaeology.

A yacht at anchor in Cales Coves, beneath the rock face pitted with caves
Photo: Ben Salter from Wales · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0

What to see and do

  • swim in a twin cove ringed by cliffs honeycombed with caves
  • see from the water the necropolis of prehistoric caves carved into the rock
  • respect the site: it is a protected archaeological area

Practical information

Access
Car + a walk
Effort
Demanding: a 15-40 min trail
Suggested time
~3 h

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