15 best beaches in Mallorca

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

The island is considered the pearl of Spain. During the rest, guests are offered many recreational activities, water attractions. There are bars, restaurants and clubs on the coast. Mallorca is attractive not only for ordinary tourists, but also for royalty. The main reason for the growing popularity of the island is considered to be the picturesque nature, developed infrastructure and magnificent beaches. The diverse location of the beaches allows you to choose the one suitable for each guest of the island.

Features of the beaches of Mallorca

There are a number of beaches along the entire perimeter of the island. Some are located near cities, others are located near hotels, and others are suitable for privacy. Some of them are located in bays where dozens of tourists rest. Others are located near cities and host up to several hundred people. The northern beaches are the longest with many coves suitable for snorkeling. The east coast is represented by extensive recreational areas as well as small beaches with a few guests. The western coast is rocky, so there are cozy bays where you can get there by boat. The south of the island is the most active and offers many commercial attractions. Our experts have studied the beaches of Mallorca and ranked the best ones.

Best beaches in Majorca

Nomination	a place	beach	rating
Majorca's best urban beaches	1	Platja de Palma	5.0
	2	Platja de Magaluf	4.9
	3	Cala major	4.8
	4	Ca'n Pere Antoni	4.7
	5	Cala millor	4.6
Majorca's best tourist beaches	1	Playa alcudia	5.0
	2	Cala mesquida	4.9
	3	Cala Mondrago	4.8
	4	Playa de muro	4.7
	5	Portals nous	4.6
Majorca's best wild beaches	1	Sa calobra	5.0
	2	Cala figuera	4.9
	3	Cala varques	4.8
	4	Calo des moro	4.7
	5	Alcanada	4.6

Majorca's best urban beaches

Platja de Palma

Rating: 5.0

Included in the ranking as the largest urban beach on the island. Located 10 km east of Palma de Mallorca. The coast is covered with white sand. Awarded the Blue Flag for cleanliness and safety. A pedestrian walkway stretches along the recreation area. There is a stunning view of boats, yachts on one side, villas and hotels on the other side. Admission to the coast is free. The rental of umbrellas and sun loungers is organized. Their cost per day is 15 euros.

Tourists speak highly of children's leisure on the coast – there is a separate playground for children with various toys, where musical events and master classes are held. Separately, the guests thank the administration for the organized recreation facilities for people with disabilities. You can park your car on the street behind the hotels.

Advantages

• extended recreation area;
• the presence of children's entertainment;
• walking area;
• organization of recreation for disabled people;
• Blue Flag award.

disadvantages

• expensive rental cost of equipment;
• lack of own parking.

Platja de Magaluf

Rating: 4.9

We included it in the rating as the most youthful beach on the coast. Located next to the city of the same name. It is the center of youth parties. Covered with light yellow fine sand. The entrance to the sea is shallow, the bottom is sandy. The depth gain is sharp, so small children should not be allowed to go to sea alone. There are many cafes and bars on the beach. Renting umbrellas and sun loungers will cost 13 euros.

Vacationers note the presence of comfortable dressing rooms, showers, and bathrooms. The cleanliness of the recreation area is ensured by special services that clean up daily until 10 am. Schools of fish can be observed in the sea. The water is clean and clear. There are some algae, but they are quickly removed. The safety of rest is ensured by lifeguards.

Advantages

• many youth activities;
• the sand is fine and soft;
• the entrance to the water is shallow;
• developed infrastructure;
• the presence of a boardwalk.

disadvantages

• not suitable for children's recreation due to a sharp increase in depth in the sea;
• crowded;
• umbrellas and sunbeds are located far from the water.

Cala major

Rating: 4.8

The beach is rated by experts as the most conveniently located and accessible on the island. Located 4 km west of Palma. It is a bay protected on both sides by rocks. The weather is more stable here than on the eastern beaches. On the coast there is imported snow-white sand. Next to the beach is the residence of the King of Spain.

The beach is 200 m long and 80 m wide. Vacationers highly appreciate the service on the coast – there is a rental of equipment for water sports, rental of umbrellas and sun loungers. There are showers and bathrooms on the beach. There are special ramps for people with disabilities. Paid parking is available. Lifeguards work all season.

Advantages

• favorable climate;
• the possibility of rest for the disabled;
• soft snow-white sand;
• Blue Flag award;
• availability of parking;
• the safety of guests is provided by lifeguards.

disadvantages

• high prices for services;
• few children's entertainment programs.

Ca'n Pere Antoni

Rating: 4.7

It is included in the ranking of the best as the most popular among residents of the capital and tourists. Located behind the Cathedral. In parallel, there is an embankment and a bike path. Nearby is the road to Palma de Mallorca airport. The beach is 750 m long and 15 m wide. Awarded with the Blue Flag.

Vacationers speak well of its convenient location, cleanliness and safety. The entrance to the sea is smooth, the bottom is sandy. Breakwaters are installed in the sea, which reduces the strength of the waves. Showers and bathrooms are located on the coast. Guests can grab a bite to eat at the beach bar. There are few hotels in the immediate vicinity, but there are many rental properties in historic buildings. There are slopes to the water for people with disabilities.

Advantages

• the most popular in the capital;
• soft golden sand;
• awarded the Blue Flag;
• availability of parking;
• transport accessibility;
• recreation for people with disabilities is organized.

disadvantages

• high prices for services.

Cala millor

Rating: 4.6

In our rating, it is considered the best for families with children of different ages. Located on the east coast of the island. It has a kilometer length. The width of the beach line is 30 m. The sand is fine, snow-white. The sea is clean, shallow. The entrance is smooth. On the southern side, the resting place is protected by a cape of rocks. Lifeguards are on duty all season, towers are installed.

Guests in their reviews thank the administration for organizing recreation places for people with disabilities. Children's rest is also highly appreciated. There is a rental of sports equipment, umbrellas and sun loungers. Conveniently located the promenade, which stretches to the next resort of Cala Bona. There are many entertainment options for tourists. Near Cala Milor, there is a parking and a bus stop.

Advantages

• suitability for family vacations;
• fine white sand;
• a wide range of children's entertainment;
• organization of recreation for people with disabilities;
• availability of parking;
• rent of inventory.

disadvantages

• high prices for services;
• too crowded in the summer season.

Majorca's best tourist beaches

Playa alcudia

Rating: 5.0

Experts considered it universal for tourists of all ages. Located in the northern part of the island. The beach is long and wide. The infrastructure of the coast is well developed. There are many children's slides, attractions, cafes. There are restaurants and clubs for adults. Suitable for families and youth. A diving center is available. You can go surfing, windsurfing. Rent of sun loungers and umbrella costs 6 euros.

Tourists highly appreciate the cleanliness of the beach and its accessibility. The shore is sandy, the entrance to the sea is smooth, the bottom is sandy. The depth is shallow, so babies can safely splash alongside the shore. It is highly regarded not only in Mallorca, but is considered one of the best on the Mediterranean coast.

Advantages

• organized recreation for people of different ages;
• rental of sports equipment;
• white sand and shallow sea;
• developed infrastructure;
• cleanliness and safety.

disadvantages

• noisy and crowded during high season.

Cala mesquida

Rating: 4.9

Ranked by our experts as a scenic and remote beach. Located in the northern part of Mallorca. The length of the beach area is 300 m, the width is 100 m. It is located in the distance in the area of ​​the reserve. It is famous for its large colony of gulls and cormorants. On the one hand, it is surrounded by a hill, on the other – by sand dunes and pine trees, and on the third – by a small village with a developed infrastructure. The sea has a bright turquoise hue.

Visitors in the reviews indicate that due to the high waves that periodically occur in the sea, surfing classes are well organized. This does not interfere with children's recreation near the coast, because surfers go far out to sea. Rent of water sports equipment, umbrellas and sunbeds is available to all guests. Lifeguards are on duty every day during the season. Free parking is available.

Advantages

• beautiful surrounding view;
• clean sea;
• remoteness from hustle and bustle;
• rental of sports equipment;
• favorable for children's recreation;
• free parking.

disadvantages

• lack of shower and toilet, for this you need to go up to the hotels;
• the presence of nudists in the visibility of tourists.

Cala Mondrago

Rating: 4.8

It takes its rightful place in the ranking as the cleanest beach on the southeast coast of Mallorca. Located in the Mondrago National Park. Civilization did not spoil him, but because of this he became more popular. It is famous for its beautiful pine trees, sand dunes and beautiful rocks. In the summer season, a large number of tourists rest here. Length 75 m, width 60 m. Snow-white sand, gentle entrance, flat bottom.

Majorca tourists consider it a good holiday destination for young children. The depth of the sea is shallow near the coast, so the shallow ones are safe. The rescue service is on duty throughout the season. The rental of equipment, umbrellas and sun loungers is open. Guests love the glass bottom boat approach to the beach. On the coast there are places for people with health problems to rest.

Advantages

• white and soft sand;
• location;
• shallow water;
• suitability for children;
• organization of recreation for disabled people.

disadvantages

• few hotels on the shore;
• crowded.

Playa de muro

Rating: 4.7

The gently sloping entrance to the sea with a length of 200 m became one of the reasons for including the beach in the rating of the best. It is located in the S'Albufera de Mallorca Natural Park. The recreation area is 13 km long. Suitable for family, youth, secluded holidays. Pine trees grow along the edge of the beach, providing cool shade on hot days. The sand is fine, clean, snow-white.

Tourists appreciate this place for its developed infrastructure, the presence of sanitary zones, entertainment facilities. The entrance to the sea is shallow, the bottom is sandy, the depth is slowly increasing. Sports equipment rental, umbrella and sun lounger rental are open throughout the season. Lifeguards are on duty at the beach.

Advantages

• shallow water 200 m long;
• location;
• the presence of pines and junipers ensures clean air;
• developed infrastructure;
• safety.

disadvantages

• the presence of jellyfish in deep areas.

Portals nous

Rating: 4.6

Included in the rating for the presence of a large yacht marina, which is rated by experts as a sign of the popularity of the beach. A favorite vacation spot for yacht owners from all over the world. Located 15 km from the airport. From the promenade and the beach, you can admire the beauty and variety of parked yachts. There are many restaurants, cafes, entertainment clubs near the pier. There are few youth companies on the coast. Rest here is calm and measured.

Vacationers in the reviews note the purity, softness of golden sand. Even during the high season, it is not crowded. Due to the high cost of service, the audience differs in degree. Water sports equipment rental is open. It is offered to rent umbrellas and sunbeds. The launch of people with health problems was organized.

Advantages

• developed infrastructure;
• intelligent audience;
• friendly for families with children and elderly couples;
• cleanliness of the beach area;
• not crowded;
• the presence of showers and bathrooms.

disadvantages

• high prices for services;
• not suitable for youth recreation.

Majorca's best wild beaches

Sa calobra

Rating: 5.0

The rating is determined as one of the best sand and pebble beaches of the island. Located a great distance from the city bustle of the west coast. You can get to the beach along the mountain serpentine, sail by boat along the sea. The road overland can take an hour or more. The parking lot is overflowing with tourist buses. After passing through the tunnel, vacationers come to a small beach between two beautiful rocks.

Tourists in their reviews admire the beauty of the pine trees, the river path, and the curly rocks on the way to the beach. The length of the recreation area is 30 m, the width is 15 m. The place is considered by many not so much for physical rest, as for mental relaxation. It is a popular destination for creative people inspired by the picturesque nature.

Advantages

• removed from the hustle and bustle;
• picturesque nature near the beach;
• the presence of a cafe on the way to the beach;
• clean sea.

disadvantages

• difficult descent along the serpentine;
• lack of developed infrastructure;
• a large number of tourists.

Cala figuera

Rating: 4.9

Experts are captivated by the beauty of the wildlife on the beach, so they included it in the rating of the best. Located on the way to Cape Formentor in the north of Mallorca. Ideal for bathing and contemplating the surrounding views. The bay is protected from both sides by rocks, the foot of which is different – sandy on one side, stone on the other. Behind the beach is Mount Es Fumat, 334 m high. A mountain river flows through the beach.

Tourists are attracted, judging by the reviews, by the nature of a fabulous place. There are many palm trees, pine trees grow on the mountain. The air is clean and healthy. A rocky road leads to the beach, which is better to go down on foot. At the end of the road there is a platform from which a staircase leads to the coast. Rest here is quiet and calm, the water is clear, pale blue.

Advantages

• natural diversity;
• scenic views for photos;
• clean sea;
• quiet rest without hustle and bustle.

disadvantages

• difficult descent to the beach.

Cala varques

Rating: 4.8

Our experts considered it the quietest wild beach on the east coast and included in the rating. Resting here is comfortable for tourists visiting the island on their own. Walk to it for at least 15 minutes, get faster by boat. The infrastructure is not developed, you need to take everything you need for recreation with you. The beach is 90 m long, 60 m wide. Ideal for privacy, mountain climbing. Sheer cliffs attract extreme lovers.

Tourists in their reviews describe the pristine beauty of nature, the purest turquoise sea, golden soft sand. Lovers of jumping into the water from the rocks especially like to relax here. If you sit on a rocky hill, then you can snorkel. Many people come here for the opportunity to jump on the waves. There is a small beach behind the rocks, which is visited by nudists.

Advantages

• the possibility of privacy in a beautiful place;
• clean sea;
• you can dive from the rocks;
• suitable for mountaineering;
• beautiful background for a photo.

disadvantages

• lack of toilets;
• not suitable for children's recreation;
• no parking.

Calo des moro

Rating: 4.7

We have selected this beach as the best for scuba diving. Here the clear water, sandy entrance to the sea and the bottom of sand and large stones. The rich flora and fauna of the underwater world offers wonderful views for tourists. Located 6 km from Santanyi. The beach is surrounded by rocky walls that protect it from the wind. Waves are rare. There is the possibility of setting up a yacht or boat.

Vacationers note the variability of the sea depth due to the ebb and flow. There are periods when the sandy shore is sharply reduced in width. The depth varies from 3 to 4 m. Tourists love the bay for the beautiful flora around – pines, bushes are located on high rocky walls. Despite the remoteness, the beach is popular. It will not be possible to retire on it.

Advantages

• ideal for scuba diving;
• clean sea;
• beautiful view around;
• calm sea with occasional waves.

disadvantages

• lack of parking near the beach;
• no bathrooms;
• crowded in the summer season.

Alcanada

Rating: 4.6

Experts ranked it as the longest and quietest beach on the coast. It is located next to Alcudia. The beach is 700 m long, 20 m wide. Due to the distance from the hustle and bustle, it is suitable for lovers of measured relaxation. The coast is covered with pebbles, the bottom is sandy. The water is crystal clear, bright turquoise. The descent into the sea is gentle. There is a lot of vegetation on the shore, there are picnic areas. Despite the abundant vegetation, it is absent in the sea.

Tourists and locals alike appreciate the beach for its privacy. The long beach area disposes to this. There is a paved path from the city to remote locations on the beach. On it you can see lone runners, cyclists. Local dog breeders often walk here with their pets. There are no services, bathrooms, entertainment facilities on the beach.

Advantages

• the possibility of privacy;
• clean sea;
• sandy bottom;
• gentle entrance to the sea;
• beautiful pristine nature.

disadvantages

• lack of toilets and places to change clothes.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.