The port of Cala Figuera is located in the municipality of Santanyí on Mallorca’s southeast coast. Fishing is the main activity here; alongside it, there is a significant fleet of recreational boats. The port thus combines its working character with recreational boating. The coves and historic buildings in the eastern part of Cala Figuera also give the place a maritime character.

Fishing and coves around the port

Caló d’en Busques in Cala Figuera is a natural fishing harbor. At the coves of Caló d’en Busques and Caló d’en Boira, visitors can see wooden boats, fish markets, small fishermen’s houses, nets drying in the sun, traditionally built moorings, and preserved small stone houses. These details reveal several aspects of the harbor scene: boats and nets sit alongside the houses and moorings that give the coves their built character.

The significant recreational boat fleet is also part of the picture. Working boats and recreational boats together shape the harbor, while fishing remains its main activity. Those interested in Cala Figuera’s maritime character will find more than a single view of the harbor: the two coves offer specific details that show the town’s fishing heritage.

Sa Torre den Beu and the lighthouse

Sa Torre den Beu and the lighthouse stand on a 27-meter-high sea cliff in the eastern part of Cala Figuera. They served different purposes: Sa Torre den Beu was part of a defense system. During the day, the towers relayed smoke signals, and at night, fire signals, to warn of persistent attacks and threats from pirates and corsairs. The lighthouse, by contrast, was installed in 1953 to make it easier for fishermen to enter the harbor at night.

The construction history of the Torre can also be placed in a timeline, although the information is not consistently confirmed. Construction is said to have begun in 1569 and taken 16 years; these details are not precisely verified. The tower was later rebuilt in 1654 and most recently restored in the 1980s. Thus, an uncertain construction start and two later milestones in its history stand side by side. Those interested in maritime history may also find the difference between the two structures informative: the Torre served a defensive purpose, while the lighthouse helped guide boats into the harbor at night.

Walk to the lighthouse and scenic promenade

A walk from Cala Figuera along the harbor leads to the lighthouse and takes approximately 30 minutes. Along the way, there are views of the Mediterranean. The approximate duration and clear destination make this walk a well-defined part of exploring the area; it also connects the harbor with the history of the lighthouse.

A scenic promenade about 30 meters long, made of Santanyí stone slabs and featuring four benches, was built on Carrer Tomarinar. These measurements describe something different from the walk to the lighthouse: for the promenade, they refer to its length and features; for the lighthouse walk, they refer to an approximate duration. This makes it possible to distinguish the two local features without conflating the details.

The harbor, historic buildings, and walks offer different ways to experience a stay in Cala Figuera. Those who want to focus on the town’s fishing heritage can explore the details at the two coves; those interested in the history of the coast can discover two buildings with different purposes at Sa Torre den Beu and the lighthouse. The walk along the harbor adds an approximate duration and views of the Mediterranean to these perspectives.

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For the broader travel overview: Santanyi.