Coastal Hiking Near Mon Port: Viewpoints and Coves on Foot
Port d'Andratx's seafront promenade fades away gradually: the last houses, the gardens, and then just pines and the sea, always alongside. From there, close to Mon Port, a quiet path begins, revealing viewpoints and coves one after another, unhurried, like someone strolling without a watch.
Cala Llamp, the sheet of rock over the sea
Just under three kilometres from the marina, following the old Camí Vell de Cala Llamp, the path leaves the last developments behind and winds through pines to a rocky-bottomed cove, with broad slabs of smooth stone to lie on almost at the water's edge. In the distance, the silhouette of Sa Dragonera and the mountains of Sa Mola complete the view. It's best to stick to the marked path and avoid unofficial shortcuts, as some of the surrounding land is private. Being one of the best-known coves in the area, it draws boats through the day; to enjoy it in peace, the best times are early morning or late afternoon.
Cala Moragues, the little cove at the end of the walk
Carry on a little further along the same coastline — or treat it as a shorter outing on its own from the port — and you reach Cala Moragues: barely sixty metres of sand and stone, tucked between the rocks, with very few facilities and some passing trade from nearby hotels. It isn't the most spectacular cove in the southwest, but it is one of the closest to hand — perfect for a quick swim without needing the car, with the port and its boats in the background.
The Torre de Cala en Basset, a viewpoint centuries in the making
For those who want to add a little history to the walk, about twenty minutes away by car, in Sant Elm, begins the circular route to the Torre de Cala en Basset — also known as Torre de Sa Rabassada: around five kilometres, moderate difficulty and an hour and a half through pine woods. The tower, cylindrical and just over nine metres tall, was built in 1583 as part of the coastal defence network — together with the Torre des Cap Andritxol and the Torre de la Mola — that watched the coast for pirate raids and controlled the passage of ships through the Freu de Sa Dragonera. It lost its military role in the 19th century, though during the Spanish Civil War it was used for air surveillance, hence the annexe building still standing beside it.
It's worth being honest: it isn't in the best state of repair, and local associations have been calling for its restoration for years. That doesn't take anything away from the view from Punta de Sa Galera, though — Sa Dragonera ahead, Cala en Basset below, and the Serra de Tramuntana closing the landscape behind.
Planning it from Mon Port
Cala Llamp and Cala Moragues can be combined on foot in a single day, with a swim along the way, no car required. For the Torre de Cala en Basset, it's worth setting aside a morning or afternoon, especially in summer: there's little shade or shelter along the way, so water, sturdy footwear and sun protection are essential. For more routes in the area, you'll find our excursions from Andratx on the blog too.
Back at Mon Port Hotel & Spa, after all that walking over earth and stone, the spa and the pool take care of the rest.
Around here, hiking doesn't mean climbing mountains or setting aside a whole day: it's enough to head out along the coast to discover, cove by cove, another way of getting to know Port d'Andratx.
