"Along Mallorca's built-up east coast, a handful of coves have somehow escaped development, Cala Varques being one of them. Access to the beach has become trickier as landowners have tried to limit entry to what in Spain is public land: You'll need to park along the Ma-4014 road, walk a dirt track, then follow a winding path through pine forest. Rest assured, it's worth the effort. Cala Varques has a laid-back, Ibiza-style hippy vibe, with nudism par for the course and barefoot sellers offering jewellery"
"The small fishing town of Sant Elm, a place of considerable charm where tourism is low-key and low-impact, has two fine beaches to its name: Sa Gran, a sheltered sandy bay, and beside it Sa Petita, smaller and rockier with a stony surface. Both are well-equipped for a day at the seaside, but Sant Elm offers additional options. Ferries make regular crossings from the town harbour to Dragonera, a wild, uninhabited island and nature reserve."
Cala Varques is an undeveloped cove on Mallorca's east coast reached by parking on the Ma-4014, walking a dirt track and following a winding pine-forest path. The cove has a laid-back, Ibiza-style hippy vibe; nudism is common and barefoot sellers offer jewellery and water. There are caves and rock arches to explore, ample space and no facilities, sunbeds or noise. Sant Elm is a small, low-key fishing town on the south-west with two beaches, Sa Gran and Sa Petita, and regular ferries to Dragonera nature reserve. Nearby hikes include the monastery of La Trapa and the defensive tower of Cala en Basset, both offering strong coastal views.
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