Muro-Capellans

Es Capellans, Caseta or Casetes des Capellans is situated at two kilometres from the centre of Can Picafort and at 10,2 kilometres from Muro. The name comes from the fact that this piece of coast used to be the centre of small holiday houses for the summer, some of them used by priests (English translation for “capellans”) of the parish of Muro. Nowadays it is a small particular village with small houses and sandy streets. This very long sandy area is the prolongation of Platja de Can Picafort (Santa Margalida) and the beginning of Platja de Muro – es Comú. Es Capellans is the natural border between both municipalities and is located next to the Parc Natural de s’Albufera. Like the rest of the beaches in the municipality of Muro, the water is transparent and the swell is moderate or quiet, the sand is fine-grained and golden, ideal for all types of visitors. It has a thick vegetation of bushes and pine wood. The accessibility by car is easy following the signs that tale until Casetes des Capellans, where you can park your private car for free. You can also chose the public transport. The nearest bus stop is located at about a hundred metres from this sandy area. The nearest port facilities are located at Club Esportiu de Can Picafort, at half a nautical mile. These characteristics explain that the beach is very crowded by local visitors, mostly families, and tourists. Information about this beach may change. To confirm the data or consult changes or new features, please contact the municipal tourism office below: Tourist Information – Muro General information on the island: Tourist Information – Mallorca