Capdepera: villas and local guide

Discover Capdepera villas with our area guide to the castle town and Cala Ratjada, Cala Mesquida, Canyamel and Cala Agulla, plus dining, walking and golf.

Capdepera balances a walled medieval hill town with Cala Ratjada’s working port and pine-backed coves. Expect varied days between castle streets, serviced beaches, coastal walks, small-boat activity and golf.

Capdepera

Capdepera is Mallorca’s easternmost municipality, where low Llevant hills, farmland and roughly 30 kilometres of coast meet. Its historic inland town rises below the Castell de Capdepera, a fourteenth-century fortified enclosure established on the hill by Jaume II. The municipal coastline then divides into distinct bases: Cala Ratjada, the old fishing port and liveliest centre; pine-fringed Font de sa Cala; Canyamel, with its beach, tower and golf; and dune-backed Cala Mesquida.

Cala Agulla sits between Cala Ratjada and Cala Mesquida, its sand edged by pines and low rocky ground. This is a place with two rhythms: castle-town streets and the local tradition of llata palm weaving inland, then beaches, walking paths, small-boat activity and dining on the coast. The result feels more geographically varied than a single resort, with culture and coastline sharing the same compact municipality.

At a glance

  • Azul Stays villas: 2
  • Palma airport (PMI): 69 min · 76 km
  • Palma city centre: 72 min · 79 km
  • Best for: Family beach time, Golf and dining, Coastal walking

Approximate driving times without traffic, measured with Google Maps on 12 October 2026.

Part of East coast

Staying here

A private stay in Capdepera suits travellers who want several ways to shape the day rather than one resort routine. Families are well served by the sandy, serviced beaches at Cala Mesquida and Canyamel, while Font de sa Cala offers a quieter residential setting close to its cove. Cala Ratjada is the practical choice for a lively harbour atmosphere, weekly market, shops and a broader choice of tables.

Canyamel is the natural base for golfers and serious dining, and walkers can use the routes around Cala Agulla, Cala Mesquida and the Talaia de Son Jaumell. Couples and smaller groups may prefer the more low-key Canyamel or Font de sa Cala coast; groups wanting activity and evening options will find Cala Ratjada easier. Spring and early autumn are the balanced months for walking, golf and long lunches; summer is best for beach-led stays and water activities.

A car is strongly recommended for independent beach-hopping, groceries, golf and evening plans across the dispersed coves, even though local bus links serve several centres. The principal nearby shores are Font de sa Cala, Canyamel, Cala Mesquida and Cala Agulla. The trade-off is clear: the Font de sa Cala/Cala Provençals edge feels more removed but has fewer walk-to services, while Cala Ratjada offers more everyday convenience and activity. Winter remains appealing for trails, the castle and local food, rather than a conventional beach programme.

Towns, villages and coast

  • Capdepera — The inland historic town is centred on the walled Castell de Capdepera and retains the municipality’s administrative and cultural core. Its old streets, church and palm-weaving heritage give it a different rhythm from the coast.
  • Cala Ratjada — Capdepera’s former fishing port is its most animated coastal centre, with a marina, waterfront activity, shops and the Saturday market in Plaça dels Pins.
  • Font de sa Cala — A small residential coastal area near Cala Ratjada, enclosed by pine woodland and green space, with a white-sand cove and access to Cala de n’Aladern.
  • Canyamel — A coastal nucleus with a family-oriented beach, the Torrent de Canyamel wetlands, the historic Torre de Canyamel and an 18-hole golf course.
  • Cala Mesquida — The northern coastal settlement is defined by a broad white-sand beach, dunes and protected coastal landscape shared with Cala Moltó and Cala Agulla.
  • Cala Agulla — Not an official population nucleus but a major coastal area between Cala Ratjada and Cala Mesquida. Its long fine-sand beach is backed by pines and low rocky ground.

Highlights

The places we would not miss, from landmarks and beaches to walks and viewpoints.

  • Castell de Capdepera (Landmark) — A fourteenth-century fortified enclosure on the hill above the town, with the chapel of Nostra Senyora de l’Esperança and an exhibition on llata palm craft.
  • Cala Agulla (Beach) — Capdepera’s longest and most popular beach is a fine-sand bay with pine woodland close to the shore; summer provision includes lifeguards and water-sport areas.
  • Cala Mesquida (Beach) — A 300-metre white-sand beach with clear water, services and dunes; it forms part of a protected coastal area with Cala Moltó and Cala Agulla.
  • Platja de Canyamel (Beach) — A serviced, family-suited beach beside the Torrent de Canyamel, whose waterside habitat supports seabirds.
  • Torre de Canyamel (Landmark) — A thirteenth-century defence and watch tower, now a museum and exhibition venue, with views over the Bay of Canyamel and the surrounding countryside.
  • Far de Capdepera (Viewpoint) — The 1861 lighthouse occupies Mallorca’s easternmost point and looks across the cliffs and Menorca channel on clear days.
  • Port de Cala Ratjada (Marina) — Cala Ratjada’s yachting port provides moorings and nautical services, with water and electricity available to berth holders.
  • Cala Agulla–Talaia de Son Jaumell route (Activity) — One of the municipality’s recognised walks combines the Cala Agulla coast with the old watchtower at Talaia de Son Jaumell; the Ajuntament categorises the circular route as demanding.
  • Canyamel Golf (Golf) — An 18-hole, par-73 course with driving range, practice areas, tuition and a clubhouse in Canyamel.

Events and festivals

What the municipality is known for through the year. Dates change every year, so check the official programme before you travel.

  • Festes de Sant Antoni, 15, 16 and 17 January — Capdepera’s midwinter celebration of the patron of animals combines dimonis, bonfires, traditional food and songs.
  • Mercat Medieval de Capdepera, third weekend of May — The historic town and castle area host three days of craft stalls, food, music, demonstrations and period-themed street performance, commemorating the town’s foundation.
  • Festes de Sant Roc, 8–16 August — Cala Ratjada’s patronal festivities include music, children’s activities, competitions, micro-theatre, a solemn mass and fireworks at the port on 16 August.
  • Festes de Sant Bartomeu, around 24 August — Capdepera’s main town festival includes the Nit del Foc with dimonis and fire, street processions, concerts, dance and the Garbeo Gabellí.
  • XXIII Mostra de la Llampuga, 11 October 2026 — The Cala Ratjada quay hosts the municipality’s llampuga gastronomic showcase, with scheduled afternoon and evening sessions in 2026.

Where to eat

Restaurants checked as open in 2026. Michelin distinctions are taken from the 2026 Michelin Guide.

  • Voro (Canyamel · Modern cuisine · Two Michelin stars) — Chef Álvaro Salazar’s Canyamel tasting-menu restaurant presents modern cooking informed by Mediterranean ingredients and roots.
  • Sa Pleta by Marc Fosh (Canyamel · Contemporary Mediterranean grill) — At Pleta de Mar, Sa Pleta uses wood fire for Mediterranean dishes based on selected meat, fresh fish and seasonal Balearic produce.
  • Can Simoneta Gastronòmic (Canyamel · Mexiterranean tasting menu) — Chef David Moreno’s tasting-menu restaurant brings Mexican and Mallorcan influences together through its ‘Mexiterráneo’ concept.
  • Porxada de Sa Torre (Canyamel · Traditional Majorcan) — Near Torre de Canyamel, this traditional Majorcan restaurant cooks its signature suckling pig over holm-oak wood.
  • The Sea Club (Cala Ratjada · Mediterranean seafood and rice dishes) — A Cala Ratjada seafront restaurant serving shareable Mediterranean dishes, fish of the day and rice dishes.

Practical services

Markets, health care, golf, marinas and everyday essentials.

  • Weekly market: Mercat de Capdepera — Weekly town market at Plaça de l’Orient every Wednesday, 08:00–13:00.
  • Weekly market: Mercat de Cala Ratjada — Weekly market at Plaça dels Pins every Saturday, 08:00–13:00.
  • Supermarket: EROSKI/center Capdepera — Supermarket on Avinguda Juan Carlos I in Capdepera; the official store page publishes daily opening hours and online shopping access.
  • Pharmacy: Farmàcia Sirer-Sancho — Registered pharmacy at Avinguda Joan Carles I, 111 in Cala Ratjada.
  • Health centre: CS de Capdepera — The public health centre is at C/ Nou, 12, Capdepera; IB-Salut lists weekday clinical hours and names Hospital de Manacor as its sector hospital.
  • Hospital: Hospital de Manacor Llevant — Capdepera’s IB-Salut sector hospital; its official record lists emergency admissions (Admisión de Urgencias) and a dedicated emergency telephone number.
  • Golf: Canyamel Golf — An 18-hole, par-73 course at Ctra. Coves de s’Ermita, Canyamel, with driving range, practice areas and clubhouse.
  • Golf: Capdepera Golf — Nearby golf course with driving range and Restaurant Roca Viva; its official website was current for 2026 when checked.
  • Marina: Port de Cala Ratjada — Medium-sized yachting port at Carrer de l’Agulla, 111, offering nautical services, water and electricity to users.

Getting there

  • Palma airport (PMI): 69 min · 76 km
  • Palma city centre: 72 min · 79 km

Approximate driving times without traffic, measured with Google Maps on 12 October 2026.

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Photo credits

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Sources

Facts checked on 12 October 2026.

Questions guests ask

How far is Capdepera from Palma de Mallorca Airport?

About 69 minutes by car (75.8 km) from the centre of Capdepera to Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), measured on Google Maps without traffic. Allow extra time in July and August.

How far is Capdepera from Palma?

About 72 minutes by car (79.1 km) from the centre of Capdepera to Palma city centre, measured on Google Maps without traffic.

Which beaches should visitors consider in Capdepera?

Cala Agulla is the municipality’s longest and most popular beach, while Cala Mesquida has white sand, dunes and family facilities. Canyamel is a serviced beach beside the Torrent de Canyamel, and Font de sa Cala is a smaller pine-backed cove.

When are Capdepera’s weekly markets?

Capdepera’s town market is held in Plaça de l’Orient every Wednesday from 08:00 to 13:00. Cala Ratjada’s market is in Plaça dels Pins every Saturday over the same hours.

Which annual fiestas are most associated with Capdepera?

The key dates are Sant Antoni in January, the Mercat Medieval in May, Sant Roc in Cala Ratjada in August, Sant Bartomeu around 24 August, and the October llampuga showcase at the Cala Ratjada quay.

Is Capdepera good for walking?

Yes. The Ajuntament identifies around 20 walking routes at different levels, including routes from Cala Agulla to Talaia de Son Jaumell, Cala Mesquida to Puig de s’Àguila, and Font de sa Cala to the Es Claper des Gegants archaeological site.

Can visitors play golf in Capdepera?

Yes. Canyamel Golf is an 18-hole, par-73 course with practice facilities, while Capdepera Golf also has a course, driving range and clubhouse restaurant nearby.

What is Capdepera like outside beach season?

The official tourism office presents winter as a season for clear-day walks, trails, coves, the old town, the castle, local food and golf; spring is also promoted for mild-weather hiking and natural landscape.

Our villas here

  • Sa Font

    Capdepera · 4 Bedrooms · 8 Guests

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