A small coastal settlement at the western end of Es Trenc, giving access to the natural beach. The unfinished apartment blocks were demolished in 2013.
Ses Covetes
Ses Covetes in 30 seconds
The essentials at a glance
- Worth visiting for
- A short visit
- Best for
- You want to reach the western end of Es Trenc.
- Best months
- March–June, September–October
- Time to allow
- Half an hour for the settlement, or half a day with the beach
- Without a car
- Hire car needed
- Parking
- Paid car park; often full early in summer
- Keep in mind
- There is little village life to explore.
- Access
- Pushchairs: Hard going · Wheelchairs: Not suitable
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Washed-up seagrass helps protect the beach, so it is left in place.
Es Trenc stretches east from here, with two kilometres of undeveloped shore.
Getting to know Ses Covetes
Does Ses Covetes suit your plans?
What to expect and what to know before you visit.
Who it suits
- You want to reach the western end of Es Trenc.
- You enjoy walking along the beach and rocky shore.
- You'd like something to eat after the beach.
- You're visiting in spring or autumn.
Things to bear in mind
- There is little village life to explore.
- Parking can be difficult in high summer.
- The choice of places to eat is limited.
- Getting here without a car is difficult.
Drive from the airport
45 minutes
45 km
Bus connections
Summer services from Campos
Region
Migjorn
Nearest beach
Es Trenc
1 km
Elevation
5 m
above sea level
A glimpse of Ses Covetes
Season guide for Ses Covetes
November Worth considering
Very quiet Mostly closed
Worth visiting in March, April, May, June, September and October. Less suitable in August. Mostly closed in January, February, November and December.
Location
Location of Ses Covetes
- Region
- Migjorn
- Municipality
- Campos
- Population
- 100
- Elevation
- 5 m above sea level
- Airport
- 45 km , around 45 minutes
- Hire car
- needed
- Worth visiting for
- a brief stop
- Coordinates
- 39.3542,2.9711
Getting to know Ses Covetes
A small coastal settlement at the western end of Es Trenc: a few houses, a beach restaurant and a paid car park.
There is little village to explore, but it offers the shortest access to the western stretch of beach.
What happened to the unfinished apartments?
The unfinished apartment blocks beside the beach were demolished in 2013. The land was then restored. Visiting the concrete shells is no longer an option; older descriptions and photographs can be misleading.
The Balearic government documents the demolition and restoration.
Practical details
The car park is often full early in summer. Arrive later and it is better to try one of the other two access points.
There is a restaurant at the beach. For more choice, Sa Ràpita is five minutes away.
When to come
April and October are good choices. In winter, businesses close and the beach is deserted.
Photographs
Ses Covetes in Mallorca
How much time do you have?
Things to do in Ses Covetes
Three hours
Head to the beach and walk east along the water for a while.
Half a day
Walk the length of Es Trenc and back.
A full day
Combine the beach with Sa Ràpita, Campos and the salt flats.
On a rainy day
Not a useful rainy-day outing.
Practical details
- Parking
- Paid car park; often full early in summer
- Public transport
- Summer services from Campos
- Time to allow
- Half an hour for the settlement, or half a day with the beach
- Good to know
- Ses Covetes is mainly a way onto the beach. Come for Es Trenc; for more of a town to explore, continue to Sa Ràpita or Colònia de Sant Jordi.
- Bus
- Summer services from Campos; no connection outside the season
- Access
- Sand and gravel, with few surfaced paths · Pushchairs: Hard going · Wheelchairs: Not suitable · Dogs: Not permitted on the protected beach section
- What you will not find
- A village centre · A wide choice of restaurants · Enough summer parking · Year-round opening
- Coordinates
- 39.3542,2.9711 Google Maps Apple Maps
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Your questions answered
Your questions about Ses Covetes
Are the unfinished apartments at Ses Covetes still standing?
No. The unfinished blocks were demolished in 2013 and the site was restored afterwards. Old photographs and reports about the concrete shells do not show today's situation.
Is Ses Covetes a good way to reach Es Trenc?
It is the shortest approach to the western end. The paid car park often fills early in summer; if you arrive later, try one of the other two parking areas.
Is there somewhere to eat?
A beach restaurant beside the access opens in season. There is more choice in Sa Ràpita, five minutes away.
Is the settlement itself worth visiting?
Ses Covetes is mainly a starting point for Es Trenc and a coastal walk. The old unfinished apartment blocks no longer exist.
Practical questions
When is the best time to visit Ses Covetes?
Recommended months: March, April, May, June, September, October. Access and opening are limited in January, February, November, December. See the visiting advice on this page. The first places reopen. A good time for walking.
Is Ses Covetes worth visiting in July and August?
July: worth considering with some reservations. Usually busy. The car park can fill early in summer. August: another month may suit you better. Usually very crowded.
How far is Ses Covetes from Palma airport?
About 45 km from Palma airport. Allow roughly 45 minutes by car. Approach via Campos and Sa Ràpita. The paid car park fills early in summer and provides the shortest access to this end of Es Trenc.
Do I need a hire car for Ses Covetes?
A car is needed Summer services from Campos; no connection outside the season
Where can I park in Ses Covetes?
Paid car park; often full early in summer
Can I visit Ses Covetes with a pushchair or wheelchair?
Sand and gravel, with few surfaced paths Pushchairs: Hard going Wheelchairs: Not suitable
Are dogs allowed at Ses Covetes?
Not permitted on the protected beach section
Words and photographs: Friedhelm Fischer. Exploring Mallorca since 2013 — by bike, on foot and with a camera.