Cala Formentor, White sand beach in Pollença, Spain

Cala Formentor is a sandy beach on the Formentor peninsula in Pollença, Mallorca. Its sand strip is 840 metres long but only 8 metres wide, made of fine, transparent white sand. Dense green pines and oaks grow along the surrounding coast.

The beach's reputation grew through the Hotel Formentor, which hosted figures such as Winston Churchill, John Wayne and Octavio Paz. The hotel became internationally known for these guests and for events held there. The source does not mention Charlie Chaplin.

The beach is also known as Cala Pi de la Posada, and the Hotel Formentor beside it hosted figures such as Winston Churchill, John Wayne and Octavio Paz. Dense pines and oaks grow along the surrounding coast, and the calm water suits anchoring boats.

Cala Formentor lies at the end of the Formentor peninsula, about 14 km from Port de Pollença and 3.5 nautical miles by sea. Access is on foot or by boat, and the beach has an anchoring area for boats. Showers, toilets, umbrellas, bins, lifeguards and a water-sports zone are on site, with restaurants and parking nearby; the beach is accessible for people with reduced mobility.

The beach flies the Blue Flag, and its bay is rated as good holding ground for anchoring boats. The Hotel Formentor nearby hosted guests including Winston Churchill, John Wayne and Octavio Paz. The beach is 840 m long but only 8 m wide.