How to get to Cala Ratjada?

How to get to Cala Ratjada? Cala Ratjada is a town, fishing port, and major tourist resort in northeast Mallorca, known for combining its seafaring past with a vibrant vacation destination. It offers beautiful beaches and coves such as Cala Agulla and Cala Gat, a busy marina, an active nightlife and restaurants, as well as the historic Capdepera lighthouse and nearby archaeological heritage sites such as the Talayotic remains at Son Sastre.

Location and Access to Cala Ratjada

Cala Ratjada is located at the easternmost tip of the island of Mallorca, belonging to the municipality of Capdepera. It is located in the northeast, about 50 miles from Palma de Mallorca. Due to its location, Menorca can be seen on a clear day from the promontory of Punta de Capdepera.

How to get to Cala Ratjada? Arriving by car

From Palma: Take the Ma-15 highway eastbound. The route is well signposted and takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, passing through Manacor and Capdepera.

From the airport: Follow the signs for the Ma-15. The journey takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes.

From other locations: If you are coming from Artà, take the Ma-15 highway; from Cala Millor, you can take the Ma-4040.

Tip: Renting a car is highly recommended if you want to explore other coves and corners of the island.

How to get to Cala Ratjada? Getting there by bus

From the airport: Take the A42 line to Manacor and, from there, the 411 line to Cala Ratjada. This option can take around 2 hours.

From Palma (Intermodal Station): Take the 411 line directly from the Intermodal bus station in Palma.

Other lines: In summer, there are other lines such as the 422, 423, and 424 that also connect to Cala Ratjada from different areas or villages of Mallorca.

Other bus connections to Cala Ratjada

Cala Ratjada is connected by several bus lines that link it to other towns and municipalities in Mallorca, the most important being the L411 (to Palma and Manacor) and the L325 (to Alcúdia). Other lines such as the L422 (to Cala Mesquida), the L423 (to Font de sa Cala) and the L424 (to Portocristo) also provide service.

Other bus lines to Cala Ratjada

L411: Connects Cala Ratjada with Manacor and Palma.

L325: Connects Cala Ratjada with Alcúdia.

L422: Connects Cala Ratjada with Cala Mesquida.

L423: Connects Cala Ratjada with Font de sa Cala.

L424: Connects Cala Ratjada with Portocristo.

Additional information

Stops: Cala Ratjada has multiple stops. Some of the main ones are on Leonor Servera Street, Cala Agulla Avenue, and in the center of Cala Ratjada.

Purchasing a ticket: You can purchase a ticket directly from the driver on board the bus, but it is important to note that only cash tickets up to 10 euros are accepted. Another option is to purchase a prepaid card in advance at authorized points of sale. Payment can also be made directly with a contactless bank card, and up to five people can travel with the same card, benefiting from discounts per user. In this case, it is essential to validate the card both when boarding and alighting from the bus so that the system can calculate the cost of the journey correctly.

Payment on board: Cash payment is accepted on board, provided that the ticket is for a maximum of 10 euros…

Express bus: There is an express line between Cala Rajada and Palma, the 411E line, which may be faster.

How to get to Cala Ratjada? Arriving by taxi

You can also arrive by taxi to Cala Ratjada if you are looking for a faster option. A taxi ride from Palma takes approximately 45 to 60 minutes, and the price is usually around €105-120, although the cost may vary depending on the fare and the pick-up point. You can request a taxi through well-known mobile app services. It is recommended to book in advance, especially during high season.

And that’s it for this brief overview of how to get to Cala Ratjada, in Mallorca. We hope it helps.

By the way: Are you coming to Mallorca on a tourist trip? If you find it helpful, you can also check out our travel guide to Mallorca and more tourist information about the island