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Cala Ratjada
Stay 2–3 nights for coves and a slow pace; 1 night covers the port and Capdepera castle. Buses stop 1 km (0.6 mi) from the port.Stay 2–3 nights for coves and a slow pace; 1 night covers the port and Capdepera castle. Buses stop 0.6 mi (1 km) from the port.
Cala Ratjada is a small resort town on a rocky peninsula at the northeast tip of Mallorca, about 6,500 residents and a summer population many times that. It is a base for beaches (Son Moll, Cala Gat, Cala Agulla), the Capdepera castle and lighthouse, and the Cuevas d'Artà. Most visitors come for a week of sun; as a stop on a Mallorca road trip it earns two or three nights.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, peak prices), Nov–Mar (many places shut)
- Airport
- PMI
- Nights
- 2–3
Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Cala Ratjada, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyVery safe for a resort town; the real issues are summer heat, sea conditions on the north-facing Cala Agulla…
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers112 All services (EU emergency) · 091 National police · 062 Guardia Civil (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPMI Palma de Mallorca (Son Sant Joan) (No direct bus to Cala Ratjada; bus A42 goes to Cala Millor and Cala Bona, then change.
- Getting aroundThe town is walkable: port to Son Moll about 10 min, port to Cala Agulla about 20 min.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee (café con leche)€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Sit-down mealPaella or grilled fish, main course€14–24 (≈ US$17–30)
- Beercaña at a bar / supermarket can€2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5)€0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi, town to Capdepera€10–15 (≈ US$12–18) (check)
- Metro or bus rideTIB bus, single zone ride€1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) (check)
- Budget bedHostal or guesthouse double, a night, per room€70 (≈ US$85)
- Mid-range bedHostal or guesthouse double, a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedHostal or guesthouse double, a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €70 (≈ US$85) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €220 (≈ US$300)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PMI Palma de Mallorca (Son Sant Joan) (No direct bus to Cala Ratjada; bus A42 goes to Cala Millor and Cala Bona, then change. By road about 80 km (50 mi), roughly 1 h 15 min.)PMI Palma de Mallorca (Son Sant Joan) (No direct bus to Cala Ratjada; bus A42 goes to Cala Millor and Cala Bona, then change. By road about 50 mi (80 km), roughly 1 h 15 min.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
Avoid
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
Avoid
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Feb (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Jan (6 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cala Ratjada: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
6 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
5 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
4 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
2 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
6 rd
Dec
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The town is walkable: port to Son Moll about 10 min, port to Cala Agulla about 20 min. Local TIB buses link the beaches, Capdepera, Artà and Cala Millor; the 411e express runs to Palma in about 90 min. Taxis wait at Plaça des Pins. A car helps for Cuevas d'Artà, Artà and the golf courses.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Capdepera Castle and Capdepera
goDoor to door: About 30–45 min
Bus 411 or 422 from Cala Ratjada, or 10 min by car
Castle entry €3; daily Apr–Oct 10:00–20:00, Nov–Mar 09:00–17:00.Castle entry €3; daily Apr–Oct 10:00 AM–8:00 PM, Nov–Mar 9:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Cuevas d'Artà, Canyamel
goDoor to door: About 45–60 min
Car about 15 min; bus 424 towards Canyamel then walk
Guided tour, €16 adult, €8 child; daily 10:00–17:00.Guided tour, €16 adult, €8 child; daily 10:00 AM–5:00 PM.
Artà
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Bus 411 from Cala Ratjada, about 25 min
Medieval fortress and pilgrimage church on the hill; market day is Tuesday.
Cala Millor and Cala Bona
goDoor to door: About 1 h
Bus 424 along the coast, about 45 min
Long sandy bay, water sports, more restaurants.
Palma de Mallorca
overnightDoor to door: About 1 h 45 min
Bus 411e express from Cala Ratjada
Doable as a long day, but the capital deserves its own night.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Port and centre
Marina, most restaurants and bars, walk to Son Moll. Busy and noisiest at night.
Son Moll
Beach-side hotels south of the port; 5–10 min walk to the centre.
North side (Cala Agulla / Cala Lliteras)
Quieter, family hotels, walk to the north beach; 15–20 min walk to the port.
Cala Mesquida
Resort strip 4 km (2.5 mi) north with its own beach; car or bus needed for everything else.Resort strip 2.5 mi (4 km) north with its own beach; car or bus needed for everything else.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Beach hotel double, B&B1 × 3 nights × €200 | €600 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €120 | €720 |
| TIB bus Palma → Cala Ratjada, one way2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Car hire, one day, small car1 × €55 · check; fuel extra | €55 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × €10 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €142 |
| Trip total≈ €260 per person per day, bed included | €1,561≈ US$1,900 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car hire excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee (café con leche) | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día at lunch | €12–18 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Beer: caña at a bar / supermarket can | €2–3.50 (≈ US$3–5) / €0.80–1.50 (≈ US$1–2) |
| Paella or grilled fish, main course | €14–24 (≈ US$17–30) |
| Sunbed and umbrella on the beach, per day | €10–18 (≈ US$12–25) (check) |
| TIB bus, single zone ride | €1.50–3 (≈ US$2–4) (check) |
| Taxi, town to Capdepera | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat and no shade on the rocky headland paths; carry water.
- Buses stop at Cala Agulla on the edge of town, about 1 km (0.6 mi) from the port area — check which stop is nearest your hotel.Buses stop at Cala Agulla on the edge of town, about 0.6 mi (1 km) from the port area — check which stop is nearest your hotel.
- Some hotels sit on streets with late bar noise; ask for a room away from the road.
- Many restaurants and hotels close from November to March; check before booking a winter trip.
- Parking near the port and Cala Agulla fills by mid-morning in July and August.
Emergency numbers
- All services (EU emergency)
- 112
- National police
- 091
- Guardia Civil
- 062
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- All services112
- National police091
- Guardia Civil062
Embassy
No consulate in Cala Ratjada; US, UK, Irish and most other consulates are in Palma de Mallorca, embassies in Madrid.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus 411e Palma → Cala Ratjada: about 90 min, roughly €12 (≈ US$14) (check)
- Bus 411 Cala Ratjada → Artà: about 25 min (check)
- Taxi Cala Ratjada → Capdepera: €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) (check)
Say or show
- Hola — Hello (OH-lah)
- Gracias — Thank you (GRAH-syas)
- La cuenta, por favor — The bill, please (la KWEN-tah por fah-VOR)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KWES-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la playa? — Where is the beach? (DON-deh es-TAH la PLAH-yah)
- ¿Puedo pagar con tarjeta? — Can I pay by card? (PWEH-doh pah-GAR kon tar-HEH-tah)
Bus 411e is the fastest public link to Palma; the last evening departure is worth checking before you plan a day in the capital.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Cala Ratjada. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowds, peak prices), Nov–Mar (many places shut) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for PMI: A42 to Cala Millor plus connection, taxi fallback, late-arrival rung.
- Four walking clusters with rescue anchors: port and marina, Son Moll, Cala Agulla and Cala Lliteras, Capdepera road.
- Place pages with verified hours (Capdepera Castle, Casa March, Cuevas d'Artà, lighthouse) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal closure fixtures for Nov–Mar so the winter page does not promise open restaurants.