Cala Figuera: Harbor, Lighthouse and Sa Torre den Beu

The harbor of Cala Figuera is located in the municipality of Santanyí on Mallorca’s southeast coast. Fishing is the main activity there; at the same time, there is a significant fleet of leisure boats. Both fishing and leisure boats therefore shape the harbor’s appearance. Together with the coves and historic buildings, they create a maritime focus that gives you concrete points to consider when choosing your destination.

Harbor and coves

At Caló d’en Busques and Caló d’en Boira, wooden boats, fish markets, small fishermen’s houses and nets drying in the sun are part of the harbor scene. There are also traditionally crafted moorings and preserved small stone houses. These features are found across both coves; Caló d’en Busques is a natural fishing harbor. Together, these details reveal different sides of this maritime town: from the fish market and nets to the boats and small houses.

Sa Torre den Beu and the lighthouse

Sa Torre den Beu and the lighthouse stand in the eastern part of Cala Figuera on a 27-meter-high sea cliff. They represent different historical functions: Sa Torre den Beu was part of a defense system, while the lighthouse was installed in 1953 to make it easier for fishermen to enter the harbor at night.

The towers’ signaling system relayed smoke signals during the day and fire signals at night. They were intended to warn of the ongoing attacks and threats posed by pirates and corsairs. The change from smoke by day to fire by night is therefore part of Sa Torre den Beu’s history, as is its role in the defense system.

Construction of Sa Torre den Beu is said to have begun in 1569 and taken 16 years; these details are not precisely confirmed. The tower was rebuilt in 1654 and most recently restored in the 1980s. The historical construction record thus distinguishes an uncertain chronology of its beginnings from the later dates cited.

Harbor path and scenic promenade

A path leads from Cala Figuera along the harbor to the lighthouse and takes about 30 minutes; along the way, there are views of the Mediterranean. The approximate duration gives you a concrete point of reference when fitting this walk into your day’s plans. The lighthouse is the destination, and its history is closely linked to fishermen entering the harbor at night.

A scenic promenade about 30 meters long has been built on Carrer Tomarinar. It is made of Santanyí stone slabs and has four benches. Cala Figuera therefore brings together different local features: the coastal structures in the east, the coves and their harbor scene, and the purpose-built promenade on Carrer Tomarinar.

Cala Figuera as a hotel destination

If you are considering Cala Figuera as a destination for a hotel stay, you can weigh the harbor and its coves against the historic focus around Sa Torre den Beu and the lighthouse. The path along the harbor adds a specific excursion point, with an approximate duration. This makes it possible to choose a destination based on the local features that interest you most for your trip.

Discover more destinations: Calonge, Portopetro, Cala Llombards, S´amarador, S'alqueria Blanca, Cala Santanyi, Es Llombards, Cala D'or

For the broader travel overview: Santanyi.