Mallorca’s southernmost point has a lighthouse built in 1863, flat coastal rocks and open sea, with the uninhabited island of Cabrera on the horizon. There’s little else to see. That’s rather the point.
Far des Cap de ses Salines
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The essentials at a glance
- Worth visiting for
- A short visit
- Best for
- You want to see the island’s southernmost point.
- Best months
- January–May, September–December
- Time to allow
- Half an hour to an hour.
- Without a car
- Hire car needed
- Parking
- Free unsurfaced parking areas at the end of the road.
- Keep in mind
- You’re travelling without a car; there’s no bus service.
- Access
- Pushchairs: Manageable as far as the tower, but not beyond. · Wheelchairs: The path to the tower is possible; the rocky coast isn’t.
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Cabrera, just over ten kilometres away. In clear air, its outline stands out sharply.
The lighthouse is still working and closed to visitors. In 1980 it became the first in Spain to run on solar power.
Walk east across these rocks and you’ll reach the first little coves in about twenty minutes.
Getting to know Far des Cap de ses Salines
Does Far des Cap de ses Salines suit your plans?
What to expect and what to know before you visit.
Who it suits
- You want to see the island’s southernmost point.
- You’re happy with scenery alone; there are no facilities here.
- You can come in the evening, ideally an hour before sunset.
- You’d like to walk east over the rocks towards quiet little coves.
Things to bear in mind
- You’re travelling without a car; there’s no bus service.
- You need shade, toilets or somewhere to eat.
- You’re planning to come at midday in high summer.
- You want to go inside the lighthouse; it’s closed to visitors.
Drive from the airport
55 minutes
55 km
Bus connections
No bus service
Region
Migjorn
Nearest beach
Platja des Carbó
6 km
Elevation
10 m
above sea level
Season guide for Far des Cap de ses Salines
November Worth a visit
Very quiet Open
Worth visiting in January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November and December.
Location
Location of Far des Cap de ses Salines
- Region
- Migjorn
- Municipality
- Santanyí
- Elevation
- 10 m above sea level
- Airport
- 55 km , around 55 minutes
- Hire car
- needed
- Worth visiting for
- a brief stop
- Coordinates
- 39.2653,3.0553
About Far des Cap de ses Salines
This is Mallorca’s southernmost point, in the municipality of Santanyí, about nine kilometres south of Ses Salines at the end of the Ma-6110. The lighthouse was built in 1863. Its light stands seventeen metres above the sea and reaches about thirteen nautical miles.
In 1980, it became Spain’s first solar-powered lighthouse. It’s still working and isn’t open to visitors.
What you can see
Open sea. And, when the air is clear, the Cabrera archipelago just over ten kilometres away, stretching low across the horizon. Cabrera is uninhabited and part of a national park. Boats leave from Colònia de Sant Jordi.
You can walk east across the weathered rock shelves, reaching the first small coves after about twenty minutes. To the west is Platja des Caragol, a long sandy beach accessible only on foot.
Facilities
There’s no café, toilet, drinking water, shade or bus service. Bring everything you need, and take everything left over away with you.
It’s worth knowing this before setting out. It also helps explain why the cape has stayed as it is.
When to come
The hour before sunset is lovely throughout the year. January and February have the clearest air and the sharpest views of Cabrera. March and October are the best months overall.
Midday in high summer is uncomfortable without shade. By evening, a row of cars tends to gather on the gravel.
Photographs
Far des Cap de ses Salines in Mallorca
How much time do you have?
Things to do in Far des Cap de ses Salines
Three hours
Drive to the cape, walk past the lighthouse and head east across the rocky shelves until you reach the first small coves.
Half a day
Add Platja des Caragol, the long sandy beach to the west, which can only be reached on foot.
A full day
Combine it with Ses Salines and Colònia de Sant Jordi, both about a quarter of an hour away.
On a rainy day
No. Poor visibility removes the main attraction, and there’s nowhere to shelter.
Practical details
- Parking
- Free unsurfaced parking areas at the end of the road.
- Time to allow
- Half an hour to an hour.
- Good to know
- There’s no café, toilet, shade or drinking water. The lighthouse isn’t open to visitors. Bring everything you need and take everything left over away with you.
- Bus
- No bus service.
- Access
- Gravel path to the tower, then rough, uneven rock shelves. · Pushchairs: Manageable as far as the tower, but not beyond. · Wheelchairs: The path to the tower is possible; the rocky coast isn’t. · Dogs: Keep dogs on a lead; this is a nature reserve.
- What you will not find
- Places to eat or drink · Toilets · Shade · Bus service · Access inside the lighthouse
- Coordinates
- 39.2653,3.0553 Google Maps Apple Maps
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Your questions answered
Your questions about Far des Cap de ses Salines
What can you see from Cap de ses Salines?
Open sea and, in clear weather, the Cabrera archipelago as a long, low outline on the horizon. Cabrera is uninhabited and part of a national park. Boats leave from Colònia de Sant Jordi.
Can you visit the lighthouse?
No. The tower, built in 1863, is still working and isn’t open to the public. In 1980 it became Spain’s first solar-powered lighthouse. You can walk around the outside.
How do you get to Cap de ses Salines?
You need your own transport. Follow the Ma-6110 about nine kilometres south from Ses Salines. There’s no bus service. The road ends at the cape, with parking on unsurfaced ground.
Is there anywhere to get food or drink?
No. There’s no café, toilet, drinking water or shade. Bring everything you need. These are the practical facts to know before coming, and part of why the cape remains as it is.
When is the best time to visit?
The hour before sunset, throughout the year. January and February tend to have the clearest air and the sharpest views of Cabrera. Midday in high summer is uncomfortable because there’s no shade.
Practical questions
When is the best time to visit Far des Cap de ses Salines?
Recommended months: January, February, March, April, May, September, October, November, December. The clearest air of the year, with Cabrera sharply outlined on the horizon.
Is Far des Cap de ses Salines worth visiting in July and August?
July: worth considering with some reservations. Usually busy. No shade or water; avoid midday. Evenings get busy. August: worth considering with some reservations. Usually busy.
How far is Far des Cap de ses Salines from Palma airport?
About 55 km from Palma airport. Allow roughly 55 minutes by car. Follow the Ma-6110 for about nine kilometres south of Ses Salines. It ends at the cape, with unsurfaced parking areas nearby. You need your own transport to get here.
Do I need a hire car for Far des Cap de ses Salines?
A car is needed No bus service.
Where can I park in Far des Cap de ses Salines?
Free unsurfaced parking areas at the end of the road.
Can I visit Far des Cap de ses Salines with a pushchair or wheelchair?
Gravel path to the tower, then rough, uneven rock shelves. Pushchairs: Manageable as far as the tower, but not beyond. Wheelchairs: The path to the tower is possible; the rocky coast isn’t.
Are dogs allowed at Far des Cap de ses Salines?
Keep dogs on a lead; this is a nature reserve.
Words and photographs: Friedhelm Fischer. Exploring Mallorca since 2013 — by bike, on foot and with a camera.