Playa Cala Gran
Playa Cala Gran
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  • ScottyGee81
    Manchester, United Kingdom746 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice Beach
    Spent a good few hours at Cala Gran beach, surrounded by a lovely rocky cove and vibrant blue waters. The beach is quite busy but there is plenty of space to deck down and enjoy the view. There are a few cafés, eateries and take away shops to get drinks, ice creams and snacks.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 4 October 2023
  • Gervase
    62 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Stunning Cala
    3 minute walk from our apartment in Cala D'or. Cala Gran offers prestine turquoise waters perfect for swimming and splashing. Shallow water safe for kids to swim and play, don't be surprised when you notice fish also enjoying their swim near the shore, spotting fish makes for a fun activity with the kids in their goggles. There are toilets, showers and reasonably priced bars (€2.80 for an iced slush and about €4 for a pint). As it's a narrow Cala the beach can become crowded, we visited in May and managed to secure a spot with our towels each day near the seafront with our kids and belongings in sight. Would not recommend sun beds here as the formation of the cala means from the sunbeds other sunbeds block the view of the sea and with kids better to stay nearer to the water. Water was perfect, excellent weather every day.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 29 May 2024
  • kez101208
    52 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Gorgeous beach
    Lovely beach with nice bars where you can get food and drink. Also a gift shop too. You can get the starfish boat from there too plus other pedalo boats. Lifeguards on hand too. Loungers and huts available.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 9 June 2024
  • steven b
    Oldham, United Kingdom1,032 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful Place.
    Whilst staying in Cala D'or we wasn't that far away from the beach. We didn't go down to sit & bath,this place was much too busy for us,towels almost on top of each other,i can't say what time you need to arrive for a paid sunbed & parasol. We came down for a dive(off one of the little platforms) & a swim in the warm clear water. You can also get the glass bottom boat feom here as well,couple of small bars/places to eat,fruit seller during the day,place to was the salt water from your eye's.. The beach is easily accessible,ramp,steps or the walkway that leads from under the bridge. Overall,it's a beautiful place to visit. 🌞🌞🌞
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 10 August 2024
  • irishblue15
    Dublin, Ireland20 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful blue beach.
    The beach is located opposite the hotel I stayed in. It is beautiful. Water is deep and clear blue. It is very busy even during the beginning of September with weekends being more busy. You're able to jump from the rocks into the water as it is deep enough too. You can also hire pedalos. There is a cafe and a shop on the beach as well as toilets.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 September 2024
  • SavvyMum UK
    Coventry, United Kingdom99 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Paradise
    Just beautiful. This was paradise. I love being in water and swimming but i get nervous swimming in UK beaches because of jelly fish. The water here was crystal clear. I swam all the way over to my partner who was sitting on the cliffside. I was surrounded by lovely fish. The water (although cold for a second or two) felt like bathwater once in. Sooo refreshing and enjoyed every moment of being on the Balearic sea. Food,drinks, snacks, ice creams etc all on the beach side. Shop for you to get inflatables, towels etc also. Rentable sunbeds and parasol with saftety boxes. pedalo's etc also available. Lifeguard on site. Toilets and showers available. Sand was lovely and soft. I didn't want to leave.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 22 September 2024
  • Olivia G
    United Kingdom79 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful views
    Great beach, clean(ish) lots of cigarette butts, which if you have young children they pick up everything they see ! It’s €15.70 for two sun beds and an umbrella, the beds were okay, they could do with an upgrade as they were very worn. There are safes attached to the umbrellas to leave property at. This beach is wheelchair accessible, they have a wheelchair float to go out to sea and a ramp which I think is great as not many beaches have them and we saw it been used. There are a few cafes which have good milkshakes. The toilets are okay, not very clean and no child changing facilities. The showers as you leave the beach drip and don’t really get rid of the sand. There is plenty of space to just sunbath on a towel, it gets very packed at the front so I’d suggest getting there early for a good spot. Although everyone seemed to be sat on each other. If you want a sun bed I would say get there for around 9am, the man you pay will come round throughout the day to pay him.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 29 September 2024
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Man1cmom
West Midlands, UK711 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
The beach is just stunning. Shallow little cove with aqua water. Fish nipping at your heels (literally, they can be sharp) it’s just an idyllic place.
I thought surprisingly busy for very late sept-the beach was packed no beds after 1030 and very little sand space either!
Plenty of eateries around or the spa up the hill for snacks.
So, you may wonder why 5*? Totally nothing to do with the beach but those on it. Smokers-come on. It’s disgusting and then you leave your butts in the sand, shame on you and lastly-the over zealous whistle woman. FGS! Every time I would close my eyes she would be blowing the whistle as if her life depended on it. Also don’t feel protected by the fact it’s manned with lifeguards, of the 3 days we visited these young girls barely looked up once, preferring their phones to watching the safety of those in the sea!!!
Written 28 September 2023
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Olivia G
United Kingdom79 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Family
Great beach, clean(ish) lots of cigarette butts, which if you have young children they pick up everything they see !

It’s €15.70 for two sun beds and an umbrella, the beds were okay, they could do with an upgrade as they were very worn. There are safes attached to the umbrellas to leave property at.

This beach is wheelchair accessible, they have a wheelchair float to go out to sea and a ramp which I think is great as not many beaches have them and we saw it been used.

There are a few cafes which have good milkshakes.

The toilets are okay, not very clean and no child changing facilities.

The showers as you leave the beach drip and don’t really get rid of the sand.

There is plenty of space to just sunbath on a towel, it gets very packed at the front so I’d suggest getting there early for a good spot. Although everyone seemed to be sat on each other. If you want a sun bed I would say get there for around 9am, the man you pay will come round throughout the day to pay him.
Written 29 September 2024
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irishblue15
Dublin, Ireland20 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
The beach is located opposite the hotel I stayed in. It is beautiful. Water is deep and clear blue. It is very busy even during the beginning of September with weekends being more busy. You're able to jump from the rocks into the water as it is deep enough too. You can also hire pedalos. There is a cafe and a shop on the beach as well as toilets.
Written 1 September 2024
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Krista G
Luxembourg City, Luxembourg72 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
Super convenient beach, really nice white sand, lifeguard on duty - lots of families and the umbrellas/loungers fill up fast, so get there early (even in the off season). Parking can be found just up the hill a short 10min walk away. Loved that there were restaurants, toilets, etc. for a fun day at the beach.
Written 4 October 2021
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Keith B
York, UK10 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022 • Family
This beach was just a few minutes walk from our hotel, it was a lovely beach and very big compared to the others.

I went for a swim on my own after a jog and was a little surprised when I felt something in the water nipping my leg, it didn’t hurt but was just a little disconcerting. I had a small scab on my leg which they seemed to be attracted too, it was quite funny really my family found it hilarious and weird in the same amount!

Lots of beds were ‘reserved’ who knew you could do that on a beach. Swimming pools are bad enough for this, it’s as contagious as some viruses!

We visited in August and it was super hot, sometimes unbearable so definitely find shade in the trees, take a tent or like others have said reserve a subbed and parasol.
Written 4 September 2022
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ScottyGee81
Manchester, UK746 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
Spent a good few hours at Cala Gran beach, surrounded by a lovely rocky cove and vibrant blue waters.
The beach is quite busy but there is plenty of space to deck down and enjoy the view.
There are a few cafés, eateries and take away shops to get drinks, ice creams and snacks.
Written 4 October 2023
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

steven b
Oldham, UK1,032 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Family
Whilst staying in Cala D'or we wasn't that far away from the beach.
We didn't go down to sit & bath,this place was much too busy for us,towels almost on top of each other,i can't say what time you need to arrive for a paid sunbed & parasol.
We came down for a dive(off one of the little platforms) & a swim in the warm clear water.
You can also get the glass bottom boat feom here as well,couple of small bars/places to eat,fruit seller during the day,place to was the salt water from your eye's..

The beach is easily accessible,ramp,steps or the walkway that leads from under the bridge.
Overall,it's a beautiful place to visit. 🌞🌞🌞
Written 10 August 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

kez101208
52 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2024 • Friends
Lovely beach with nice bars where you can get food and drink. Also a gift shop too. You can get the starfish boat from there too plus other pedalo boats. Lifeguards on hand too. Loungers and huts available.
Written 10 June 2024
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.

SavvyMum UK
Coventry, UK99 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Couples
Just beautiful.
This was paradise. I love being in water and swimming but i get nervous swimming in UK beaches because of jelly fish. The water here was crystal clear. I swam all the way over to my partner who was sitting on the cliffside. I was surrounded by lovely fish. The water (although cold for a second or two) felt like bathwater once in. Sooo refreshing and enjoyed every moment of being on the Balearic sea.
Food,drinks, snacks, ice creams etc all on the beach side. Shop for you to get inflatables, towels etc also.
Rentable sunbeds and parasol with saftety boxes.
pedalo's etc also available.
Lifeguard on site.
Toilets and showers available.

Sand was lovely and soft.

I didn't want to leave.
Written 22 September 2024
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claire
Majorca, Spain1 contribution
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
Beautiful beach and so easy to get too. Be there very early as the seats are snapped up. Trees give shade if needed. One thing tho, the fish bite. Never before have I encountered this. Not just a nibble a bite, leaving a bruise. Quiet honestly it's put me off going in as it's happened a few times.
Written 22 September 2022
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