Cala Xuclar

The beach of Cala Xuclar is set in a very small cove surrounded by cliffs^[2] and is at the head of a seasonal river.^[3] This is one of the best get-away-from-it-all beaches^[2] on the island. The small bay is excellent for snorkelling^[3] and you enjoy the richness of underwater fauna and flora living in its crystal waters of this cove. On both side of the cove there are several rustic fishermens' huts^[4] and at the water line there are some sea caves. From the cove there are walks along the cliffs paths through the pine woods that clad the cliff tops here.^[2] During July and August there is a small snack bar (chiringuito)^[5] which serves visitors a selection of locally-caught fish and tapas such as Alioli potatoes.^[4]

Leave Portinatx on the EI-300 road^[4] and after 1.1 miles (1.8 km) watch out for the small signpost on the left^[3] just after the S' Illot d'es Rencli bay.^[4] From here there is a very steep rutted dirt track down to the cove. There is very limited parking space available, which will get very full at the height of the season.

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  Cala Xucla