Es Caló des Mort is a small wild cove at the south-eastern end of the Migjorn coast of Formentera, tucked under the marès sandstone cliffs of La Mola between Platja de Migjorn and Es Ram. It is reached only on foot, has no facilities, and lies 14.2 km from La Savina. The nearest town is El Pilar de la Mola.
The cove
A tiny strip of sand and rock enclosed by low cliffs, opening on to clear turquoise water. It is about 100 metres long, and the water is calm. To one side stand the escars, the traditional slipway huts of the fishermen, because the cove is one of the few shelters for boats on this stretch of coast. Occupancy is high in summer: the cove is small and well known, and visitors spread out on to the rocks at the sides. Nudism is practised.
Getting there
Only on foot, along a path on top of the cliff that is exposed to a risk of rockfalls, so wear proper shoes. From La Savina follow the road towards El Pilar de la Mola; after Es Caló de Sant Agustí the turn-off to the cove is on the right, and from the hotel area at Maryland an 800 m path leads down to the beach. The other way in is from the Es Copinar car park, 5 to 8 minutes along the coast. By bus, take line L2 (Port La Savina to El Pilar de la Mola) or the L7 to Es Copinar. By boat, the cove is a natural shelter with access from the sea.
Parking and access rules
There is no parking at the cove. From 15 May to 15 October 2026 vehicle access and parking on the roads to Es Caló des Mort and Es Ram are restricted, under a decision of the Consell plenary of 30 March 2026 taken after environmental damage and traffic congestion; the Es Copinar car park is the designated alternative for cars and motorbikes. The cove is outside the Ses Salines natural park and no park fee applies.
Services
None. Bring water, food and sun protection, and take everything away with you. The nearest restaurants and beach bars are at Es Copinar and Es Arenals.
When to go
Early in the day in summer, before the small strip of sand is taken. The cove faces the open sea to the south and is sheltered from the Tramuntana by the cliffs behind it. In spring and autumn it is the kind of place you may have to yourself.
Nearby
Es Copinar and Es Arenals, the eastern sections of Platja de Migjorn, are 5 to 8 minutes and 1.1 km away respectively. Over the hill on the north coast, Platja des Caló and Ses Platgetes at Es Caló de Sant Agustí are 2.1 km away. El Pilar de la Mola is the town on the plateau above.
