Cala Tirant

Getting there

From Es Mercadal follow signs to Fornells and the turn-off for Platges de Fornells. Parking near the beach; the road through the built-up side gets busy, and the other side often has more space.

Where to eat nearby

• Sa Llagosta (Fornells) — David Coca’s restaurant, known for lobster dishes including caldereta, for more than 25 years
• Es Cranc (Fornells) — One of the town’s best-known restaurants for caldereta de llagosta

Restaurants, menus and opening hours change from season to season; many close in winter. Check before you go and book in summer.

Good to know

• No services on the beach itself: bring snacks and drinks.
• Fornells, about 4 km away, is the island’s best-known place for caldereta de llagosta (lobster stew). Book in summer.

Worth combining

• The Tirant wetland and dunes.
• Fornells village and bay.
• Cavalleria and Cap de Cavalleria to the west.

Webcams

Nearby cameras may not show the beach itself. Check the capture time on still images.

At a glance

Municipality

Es Mercadal

Coast

North coast

Setting

Small settlement

Sand

Golden sand

Length (approx.)

300 m

Parking

Free car park

Walk from parking or bus

~6 min

Food

Beach bar or kiosk

Bus

Resort bus routes

Camí de Cavalls

Stage 5

Coordinates

40.0442, 4.1038

Lifeguard · Family-friendly · Dunes

Beach coordinates, lengths and walking times are approximate. Facilities and bus services change by season; check current local information before travelling.

Weather & swimming conditions

Open-Meteo model forecasts, not on-site observations. Offshore wave data may differ from conditions inside the cove. Wind from land can push swimmers and inflatables offshore. Follow local flags and lifeguard advice.

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Wind & shelter

The catalogue records this beach as opening towards N. Wind coming from that direction can drive waves towards the shore; wind from the opposite direction may give more shelter near the sand. Headlands, terrain and offshore swell can change the result.

North-facing beaches such as Cavalleria can be exposed during Tramuntana. Compare south-coast alternatives and the actual wind and waves before travelling.

Plan your beach day

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Guide sources

Practical notes compiled in October 2026. Check seasonal information before travelling.

• Illes Balears: Cala Tirant
• Mallorcadiario: Sa Llagosta
• Barceló guide: Fornells

Nearest beaches

• Cavalleria2.9 km in a straight line · ~7 min walk from parking
• Binimel·là4.3 km in a straight line · ~7 min walk from parking
• Son Parc5.1 km in a straight line · ~1 min walk from parking
• Cala Pregonda5.6 km in a straight line · ~30 min walk from parking

Thumbnails are cropped from freely licensed Wikimedia Commons and Flickr photos; each guide credits the author and licence.