The pretty little sister to next door neighboring beach Cala Gracio, Cala Gracioneta is a quaint, rustic cove on the island’s west coast that’s small in size yet packed with character. Surrounded by plenty of shady trees, rocky headland and a golden patch of sand extending all the way back to the chiringuito, it’s no surprise that it’s busy from morning through until sunset every day of the summer. The shallow calm sea is great for snorkeling and very safe for swimming, making it a very family-friendly location.

Location: North of San Antonio and to the right of Cala Gracio.

Who goes there: An equal balance between young, San Antonio holidaymakers topping up their tans and sleeping off the night before and British families making the most of the safe waters and easy-to-keep-an-eye-on beach.

When to go: To get a good spot on the sand by the water, you need to arrive well before lunchtime. If you’re a late riser however, don’t despair – Cala Gracioneta is also stunning at sunset.

White-Escapes loves: Having our meals delivered directly to the sand by El Chiringuito, whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner. Talk about service!