Cala Gració is a small, sheltered cove of golden sand about two kilometres north of San Antonio. Next door, reached by a path around the rocks, is its tiny sister, Cala Gracioneta. Together they are the easiest escape from the town’s busy bay.
What it’s like
Cala Gració is one of the best beaches on the island for young children: the water is calm and clear, and the sand slopes gently into the sea. Old fishermen’s boathouses sit among the rocks at one end, and the rocky edges of the cove are good for snorkelling.
In summer there are sunbeds, parasols, a beach restaurant and a lifeguard. Cala Gracioneta is much smaller, with a single restaurant whose tables and sunbeds take up most of the sand, so it fills up early.
Lifeguards are on duty from mid-April to the end of October: from 10am to 7.30pm between 1 June and 15 September, from 11am to 6.30pm in May and from mid-September to mid-October, and from 11am to 5pm in the second half of April and of October.
To reach Gracioneta, take the stone steps beside the boathouses and follow the path round the rocks. Wear shoes with a good grip, especially with children.
Getting there
From the centre of San Antonio it is about a 35-minute walk along the coast road. There is a small car park behind the beach, which fills quickly in summer.
In season, the P1 bus from San Antonio to Cap Negret stops at Cala Gració, and small boats from San Antonio harbour also call here.
Good to know
Both coves face west, so they are a lovely place to watch the sunset. If you plan to eat at Gracioneta at that time, book ahead.
