Platja des Caló is the beach of Es Caló de Sant Agustí, the small fishing hamlet on the north coast of Formentera where the flat part of the island meets the climb up to La Mola. It faces north beside the natural harbour and its boathouses, 12.8 km from the marina at La Savina.
The beach
A small strip of white sand, 100 metres long and 30 metres wide, sand and clay underfoot, with moderate waves. It sits beside the natural harbour, ringed by whitewashed huts and traditional wooden boat ramps, the escars, arranged in a radial pattern and declared an asset of cultural interest in 2002. It is still a working fishing port. The water near the shore drops away quickly, which gives it a deep colour. Occupancy is high in summer: the beach is small and the hamlet is a favourite for lunch.
Getting there
By road from La Savina, Sant Francesc Xavier or Sant Ferran de ses Roques on the main road towards El Pilar de la Mola; Es Caló de Sant Agustí is the last settlement before the climb. By bus, lines L2 (Port La Savina to El Pilar de la Mola) and L7 stop at Es Caló Sant Agustí and at Platja Es Caló. On foot or by bicycle, the beach is in the hamlet itself, and the old cobbled Camí de sa Pujada, green route 25, starts nearby and climbs to La Mola.
Parking and access rules
There is a car park in the hamlet, which is also the nearest parking for the coves of Ses Platgetes. No natural park fee applies here.
Services
Sunbed and sunshade rental and toilets on the beach. The restaurants of Es Caló de Sant Agustí, known for fresh fish, stand around the harbour, with a couple of cafés and a small supermarket.
When to go
The harbour is sheltered from the south by La Mola but open to the north, so on a strong Tramuntana day the sea here is rougher; in summer the usual calm prevails. Arrive early in July and August, because the beach is short and the car park small.
Nearby
Ses Platgetes, three small sandy coves, lie 125 m west of the hamlet along the shore. Platja de Tramuntana, or Es Carnatge, is the rocky coast running west towards Cala en Baster. Over the hill to the south, Es Arenals and Es Caló des Mort are 1.4 km and 2.1 km away. El Pilar de la Mola is the town at the top of the climb.
