Caló des Mort: Formentera’s hidden cove

Caló des Mort is one of Formentera’s smallest and most hidden coves. Here we explain where it is, how to get there, what you will find and how to look after it.

What is Caló des Mort and where is it?

Caló des Mort is a tiny sandy cove, sheltered at the foot of marès cliffs (the sandstone typical of the Pitiusas islands). It lies at the south-eastern end of the Migjorn coast, in the south of Formentera, just over a kilometre from es Arenals beach. On one side you can still see the escars, the traditional fishermen’s boat huts, and its crystal-clear turquoise water gives it the feel of a secret hideaway.

How to get to Caló des Mort

Getting to Caló des Mort is a bit of an adventure, and the effort is well rewarded.

• On foot: you reach it along a path that runs along the clifftop. Walk carefully, as there is a risk of rockfalls.
• By car or motorbike: from 15 May to 15 October parking is banned on the access roads to the cove; you can only stop briefly to drop off passengers. There are parking attendants, and the Local Police and Guardia Civil can fine and tow away vehicles. The most practical option is to park in a permitted area and walk.
• By boat: boat hire in Formentera gives you a different perspective, letting you see the Migjorn coast from the sea. If you anchor near the cove, always do so on sand: in the Balearic Islands it is forbidden to drop anchor on posidonia seagrass.

To enjoy its tranquillity, go early in the morning or late in the afternoon: it is very small and fills up quickly.

What to do at Caló des Mort

It is a place for swimming, snorkelling near the rocks, taking photos and switching off. Do not expect any facilities: there is no beach bar, no sun loungers and no lifeguard.

Tips for your visit to Caló des Mort

At Isla Azul we recommend going well prepared. Bring water, food, sun cream and something for shade, because there is nowhere to buy anything. Wear comfortable shoes for the path, be considerate of other swimmers (space is very limited) and take all your rubbish home with you.

How to look after Caló des Mort

The beauty of Caló des Mort depends on all of us looking after it. That is why parking near its access points is restricted in summer. Do your bit: leave the cove as clean as you found it, do not take away sand or stones, do not climb on the cliffs and, if you arrive by boat, protect the posidonia by anchoring only on sand.