Cala Bassa and Cala Conta (Conte) have many differences however they also have many of the same qualities and are both located on the west of the island near to San Antonio Bay.
Both beaches are very popular with visitors to the island and are great for families. They have soft white sand and the sea is clear, shallow and turquoise in most places. There are amenities such as snack bars and toilets in both locations along with activities like pedaloes and banana boats. They do get very busy in the summer months however the busiest times are usually in the afternoon so mornings are a good time for families.
Lowdown on Cala Bassa:
- Large beautiful cove
- Shallow clear water with few waves or undercurrents
- Approximately 300 metres long and 30 metres wide
- No natural shade near the sea but there is a pine forest behind the main beach
- 2 restaurants and 2 snack bars
- Toilets and changing area next to the beach
- Plenty of places to explore in the surrounding area
- Rocks hanging over the sea are used to jump in by older children and adults
- Man made levels with sun beds to the rear of the natural beach
- 10-15 minutes drive from San Antonio or you can take one of the boat trips that allows you to take in some scenery and sun while you travel
Lowdown on Cala Conta (Conte) beach
- 800 metres of white sand spread over 3 beach areas
- Diverse area with sand dunes, forest and rugged coastlines surrounding the beaches.
- No natural shade on the main beach areas (parasols available)
- Snack bar and toilets in the middle of the two main beaches
- 3 restaurants in total with sunset views (booking is necessary)
- The smallest of the 3 areas is a naturist cove
- 15-20 minutes drive form San Antonio or can be reached by boat, as above
- Like Cala Bassa, lots of places to explore with children
Cala Bassa and Cala Conta are places of natural beauty and in my opinion are at their best outside the months of July to September. Even in the height of summer it is possible to find a nice little spot if you go early or don’t mind setting up camp a little bit back from the sea.
