Side view of Coll Baix Beach with crystal-clear waters, rocky cliffs and a natural setting on the Alcúdia Peninsula.

Coll Baix beach, Mallorca. How to get there on foot or by boat and what to expect

Coll Baix beach lies at the foot of a cliff, on the La Victòria peninsula, just a few kilometres from Alcúdia. Part of its appeal lies precisely in its isolation. To get there, you have to leave the car at the Cap des Pinar recreational area and continue on foot for around 45 minutes. The route begins on a well-maintained dirt track and ends on a path with a rocky section, so it is considered moderately difficult. It can also be accessed by sea. Thanks to this slightly demanding access, the beach usually remains quiet and almost untouched, even in summer.

The beach is large for an unspoilt cove: around 300 metres of pebbles and fine gravel, with turquoise water that gets deep within just a few metres and cliffs that close off the horizon. There is no beach bar and no lifeguard. What you do find is silence, wild goats that come down to the shore and a seabed with good visibility.

For those who prefer to avoid the walk, several of our boat trips from the Port of Alcúdia stop at Coll Baix.

Where is Coll Baix?

Coll Baix is in the north-east of Mallorca, on the La Victòria peninsula, within the municipality of Alcúdia. It is about 5 km south-east of the Port of Alcúdia in a straight line, although access by land is longer.

How to get there

By car and on foot

From Alcúdia, take the road towards Bonaire or the Fundació Ben Jakober until you reach the Cap des Pinar recreational area. The final stretch is a dirt track; follow the signs towards Bonaire and not the alternative via Camí de S’Alou, which is narrow and has sharp bends.

At the end, there is an open area where you can park. A chain prevents cars from continuing any further. Parking is free but limited, and in our experience it fills up before 9:30 am in high season, so it is worth setting off with time to spare. A few minutes away on foot is the Coll Baix refuge, with a toilet and picnic tables.

From the refuge, the path to the beach begins. The first part is a wide, signposted path through pine trees, with a gentle slope. The last few hundred metres change: you have to descend over loose rock, with quite a steep slope, using your hands for support in some sections. It is not suitable for sandals or for people with reduced mobility. The descent to the beach takes around 25-30 minutes; the climb back up, especially in the heat, feels harder.

Catamaran anchored in front of Coll Baix Beach during a boat trip from the port of Alcúdia, Mallorca.

For us, arriving by boat is the most comfortable option and the one that gives the best perspective of the cliffs of La Victòria. From land, the spectacular setting of the cove is not appreciated in the same way as from the water. The cove has an anchoring area and the visibility of the seabed is good.

From the Port of Alcúdia, several of our boat trips stop at Coll Baix. The sailing catamaran and the glass-bottom boat have a fixed stop here. On the dolphin-watching trip, the stop at Coll Baix depends on the conditions of the day. Private boat tours also usually include it.

You can also reach it by kayak or paddleboard from nearby beaches such as Alcanada or Mal Pas, adding the coastal crossing to the visit.

Panoramic view of Coll Baix Beach from the access trail, with cliffs, pine forest and turquoise waters in Alcúdia, Mallorca.

What is the beach like?

Coll Baix is large for an unspoilt cove: around 300 metres long and 80 metres wide, tucked between cliffs and pine forest. The ground is made up of pebbles and fine gravel, more comfortable than large stones but less comfortable than sand. There is plenty of space to spread out, even on busier days.

The water is turquoise near the shore and quickly turns dark blue: the seabed drops fast. Visibility is good; on calm days, you can see the bottom at 15-20 metres. There is no shade on the beach. The pine trees are higher up, on the edge of the cliff.

On the path and along the shore, it is common to come across wild goats that come down in search of water. Do not feed them.

What to do in Coll Baix

For us, snorkelling is the main reason to go to Coll Baix. The clear water and rocky seabed with posidonia offer good marine life, and the most interesting area is on the right-hand side of the beach, near the cliffs, where the rock creates more corners to explore. We recommend bringing water shoes for getting in, because the seabed from the shore is uneven.

The access path is also interesting in its own right. You can extend the route by combining the descent to the beach with longer hikes that include the Ermita de la Victòria, the Talaia de Alcúdia or Cova Tancada: half-day routes with views over the Bay of Pollença and the northern coast.

Arriving by kayak from Alcanada or Mal Pas is another way to visit, although the crossing is long and you have to take sea conditions into account. The embat, the sea breeze that usually picks up from midday, can make the La Victòria coast quite choppy between 12:00 and 5:00 pm. We recommend leaving early to take advantage of the calm morning and to be back before the wind picks up.

Available facilities

None on the beach. The Coll Baix refuge has a toilet, but it is closed to the general public and can only be used by those who have a booking at the refuge.

If you are going to spend several hours there, it is best to arrive fully prepared: enough water and food, sun protection and a parasol, hiking shoes for the path and water shoes for the sea, a mat for the pebbles, and a bag to take your rubbish away. There is no supply point at Coll Baix, and the climb back up in the heat feels longer than it seems.

Camping is not allowed. Dogs are allowed, but they must be kept under control.

Unspoilt Coll Baix Beach seen from the access trail, surrounded by cliffs, Mediterranean vegetation and turquoise sea in Mallorca.

When to go to Coll Baix beach

From May to October, the water is at a good temperature and the days are long. In July and August, the beach receives more visitors, although the access keeps visitor numbers fairly low and it rarely becomes overcrowded. On summer weekends, more boats may anchor in front of the shore.

If you can choose, in our opinion September and October are the best months: the water is still warm, there are fewer people and the walk is noticeably more manageable than in August thanks to the softer light and lower temperatures. Early in the morning or at sunset, both the path and the beach are also much more enjoyable.

Practical tips

Hiking shoes, not flip-flops. The final metres of the path have loose rock and a steep slope, and with flip-flops you slip and tire more quickly.

Bring only what you need. The climb back up with extra weight feels long, especially in the heat. Take a small bag, enough water and only the essentials.

In our experience, the car park fills up before 9:30 am in high season.

Do not feed the goats. They often come down to the shore and approach without fear, but human food can be toxic for them and also makes them insistent and annoying with anyone who feeds them.

For older children used to hiking, the route is doable. For younger children or those without hiking experience, Alcúdia beach or Alcanada are more comfortable options.

Catamaran sailing alongside the cliffs of Coll Baix, an unspoilt cove with blue waters on Mallorca’s northern coast.

Frequently asked questions

How do you get to Coll Baix and how long does it take?

From Alcúdia, drive to the Cap des Pinar recreational area, where you have to park. From there, a path of around 3.5 km with a steep, rocky final section leads down to the beach in around 45-60 minutes. You can also arrive by boat or kayak from the Port of Alcúdia, which avoids the entire walk.
There is a very small free car park just before the refuge. In summer it fills up early, and if you arrive when it is already full, you will have to go back along the same dirt track without having reached the beach. It is best to arrive before 9:30 am.
The first part, along asphalt and then a dirt track to the Coll Baix refuge, is gentle and suitable for bikes. From the refuge onwards, you have to leave the bikes and continue on foot: the final kilometre descends along the slope with a fairly steep gradient, and you need to use your hands for support in some sections near the end. It is not adapted for pushchairs or people with reduced mobility, and it is uncomfortable in sandals.

For children used to hiking and with supervision in the water, yes. The walk and the final section are demanding, and the water gets deep quickly. For younger children, Alcúdia beach, Alcanada or Mal Pas are more comfortable.

There is nothing on the beach. There is only a toilet at the refuge, before descending along the path. You need to bring water, food, a parasol and everything else you need.
There is no shade on the beach. The pine trees are higher up. Bringing a parasol and sun protection is essential.
Yes, one of the best in the area. Visibility can reach 15-20 metres and the rocky seabed with posidonia has good marine life. The best spot is on the right-hand side of the beach, near the cliffs.
Early in the morning or at sunset, and on weekdays. On weekends in July and August, there may be more boats anchored offshore. September and October are the quietest months with the water still warm.
For anyone who does not want to or cannot do the walk, yes. From the sea, the cliffs of La Victòria can be seen at their full scale, something that is difficult to appreciate from land. Several of our boat trips from the Port of Alcúdia include a stop at Coll Baix for swimming.
Camping is not allowed. Dogs are allowed, but they must be kept under control; there are goats and birds in the area.
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