Let’s Get Started: Best Beaches in Mallorca

(in No Particular Order, they are all incredible!)

1. Es Trenc

Let’s start with the largest beach in Mallorca: Es Trenc!

This white-sand beach extends for 3,5km (60m wide) on the Southern Coast of the Islands.

The sea here is emerald-azure, the water depth increases gently (perfect for now-so-good swimmers too!) and waves are never too high; behind the beach are dunes and wild Mediterranean scrub.

Overall, Es Trenc is still a quiet undeveloped beach: the only facilities you’ll find are a couple of small “chiringuitos” (bars on the beach) but you’ll likely have to walk a bit to reach them. My best advice for a day to Es Trenc is to bring your cooler, fill it with ice, food, and, of course, lovely cold beers to enjoy under the warm Majorcan Sun.

Extra Tips for Visiting Es Trenc

• FOOD: The closest and most convenient place to buy your groceries and ice to fill your fridge is in the supermarket Eroski in Campos or Mercadona in Campos, both close to the main access to the beach.

• FIND PARKING: While the beach has many accesses, to not get stuck in traffic for hours I suggest you reach the beach before 12.00 (11 on summer Sundays!), follow the directions on the map to Parking Es Trenc Ses Salines (cost of the parking is around 10-12Euro a day and it’s well worth it, being the only parking just 2 minutes walk from the beach!).

• TIPS TO ENJOY THE BEACH. Don’t forget to bring a beach umbrella too, there are no trees nor shade, just wilderness, and dreamlike waters. In summer the areas in the proximity of the parking gets quite crowded. If you want to have more space for yourself I would suggest walking 500m in either direction.

2. Cala Mondragò

On the Eastern coast of Mallorca, located within a natural reserve and enshrined by a thick pine forest, is Cala Mondragò.

Hidden in a secluded cove within a natural reserve, the Cala Mondragò boasts Caribbean-like water, always calm sea, and two communicating beaches: Cala S’Amarador (the larger one) on one side and, 5 minutes walk through a rocky path, Font de n’Alis (the smaller one).

In the beaches’ proximities, for convenience there are two restaurants and a couple of chiringuitos too, offering different dining options, from full meals to Spanish tapas and cold drinks. Both beaches are guarded by lifeguards, which makes the place ideal also for families with children.

Extra Tips for Visiting Cala Mondrago

PARKING: In summer, parking near Cala Mondrago is not always easy. You can reach the Cala coming from the North or South. From personal experience, I don’t recommend you come from the north: the road is narrow, there is not much parking and most are reserved for nearby hotels or locals.

To reach the beach, the best option is to drive to the South Parking “Aparcamiento” which is just a 15-minute walk away,  and it costs 7 Euro per car (there is also the option to park on the street for free if you come early!).

In the summer months, the beach gets very crowded (due to its beauty!) but don’t despair, it is large enough to accommodate everybody!

3. Port d’Alcudia

On the North-Eastern side of the island, we find Port d’Alcudia and its 1,8km-long blue-flag white-sand beach.

Wide, spacious, and fully equipped with anything you may need (beach umbrellas, volleyball fields, showers, wifi, restaurants, bars, nnightclubsnearby, etc.), the Alcudia beach is an experience to witness.

The water depth is low, the sea bottom descends almost horizontally, the sand is hard and thin (great for sports like petanca or rackets, and building sand-castles too!) and you’ll find facilities for all kinds of watersports.

After a long day at the beach of Alcudia, sipping a drink or enjoying a meal (possibilities are endless) on the shore while watching the sun setting, is so beautiful and convenient.

Extra Tips for Visiting Playa de Alcudia

SUNSET: The sunset in Alcudia is one of my favourites on the island, so much so that I also inserted it in my TOP 7 Places to see the sunset in Mallorca. If you’re in the area, go on the east side of the bay to see the sun reflecting in the water. Thanks to the reflection and the shallow waters, the colours are unbelievable! 🙂

EATING CHEAP AND GOOD: I know I should not recommend an Italian restaurant in Mallorca, but I am Italian and this deserves it! The Trattoria Italiana s’Espiga is one of the most popular restaurants on the beach of Alcudia. They make any Italian pasta or pizza for 7 euros -flat rate- and it’s truly delicious,it  one of our favourite stops every time we visit Alcudia 🙂

4. Calo des Moro

A classic postcard from Mallorca, Calo des Moro is a tiny cove on the South-Western coast of the island which made a great name of itself on both travel magazines, Instagram, and blogs alike, due to its secluded location and its paradisiacal azure-transparent water.

Inserted in a natural reserve, the cove is reachable only by hiking, the walk takes approx. 25 minutes depending on where you park.

The beach here is extremely small (and by extremely, I mean extremely!) and in summer it gets so crowded so early in the morning that it’s impossible to find a meter of sand free (nor stone!). Furthermore, descending to the beach requires good conditions as there are no stairs but only a steep dirt path from the cliff.

Personally, I believe Calo des Moro to be a beach on Mallorca that most of all will make your jaw drop and steal you all words except for “wow!”; it’s just that gorgeous!

Extra Tips for Visiting Playa de Alcudia

COME NEAR THE GOLDEN HOURS: because of the crowds, if you’re visiting in high season I would suggest visiting early morning or late afternoon near sunset. In this way, you’ll have space to breath and enjoy the place.

WHAT TO EXPECT: the Cala is very tiny and there’s not much space to lay flat. Plan a one-hour bathing-stop at Calo des Moro before or after spending the day at the nearby beaches of Es Trenc, Cala Mondragò or Cala Llombards. 

DRONES BAN: immediately above the beach, there’s a cartel sign stating flying drones is forbidden. Still, according to D-Flight, you are allowed to fly your drone by staying at about 200 meters from the beach. Just be mindful of your surroundings and not bothering anyone.

5. Cala Mesquida

We remain on the East Coast of Mallorca where we find Cala Mesquida, a spacious and well-kept beach for everyone.

This blue-flag beach is divided into three parts.

The first one, smaller but fully equipped is ideal for families or people looking for more comfort.

The remaining part of the beach is free for all, perfect if you come with your towel and beach umbrella.

Following a small path on the right (South) side of the beach, you’ll also reach the last part of Cala Mesquida which is almost entirely a nudist area.

The sea bottom of Cala Mesquida plunges gently and it’s rich in colorful fishes. Reaching or leaving the beach in high season during peak hours may be hard as the road is narrow and most tourists park on both sides of the road but don’t worry, this cove is worth a full day stay too!

Extra Tips for Visiting Cala Mesquida

FOOD AND FRUIT: there are mini-markets nearby the beach, and also plenty of guys walking with wheelbarrows full of fruit for relatively cheap prices 🙂

EXTRA WALK: from Cala Mesquida, there’s a rocky trail following the coastline west which can bring you to Cala Torta (another beach on this list) in about 25 minutes. If you feel the temperature is manageable for walking, it’s a tiny detour that might be worth your visit (the route to Cala Torta by car is 20km, whereas it’s only a 1,6km walk by foot).

6. Playa de Palma

The most convenient beach if you find yourself around Palma: just a short bus ride away!

The Playa de Palma is a 5-km beach that stretches from the outskirts of Palma to the South, to the neighboring Villages of Can Pastilla and S’Arenal. 

Flying also a blue flag, the Beach of Palma offers all the comforts you may need (toilets, showers, beach umbrellas sunbeds, sports facilities, water activities…) while dining options are endless (beach bars, restaurants, and pubs are all beachfront).

Overall, being incredibly close to the numerous hotels and resorts in the area, the Playa the Palma is extremely alive and vibrant during the whole day. After sunset, the nightlife develops all around the coast, overviewing the sea.

If you’re planning a “beach & party” trip with friends, staying around Playa de Palma may be a good choice for you!

Extra Tips for Visiting Playa de Palma

ACCOMMODATION: the area near Arenal is the cheapest place to stay in Mallorca, where all-inclusive weeks can start up to 300-400Euro in high season.

DRUNK TOURISM: the beach near Arenal is a loved destination for groups of friends (especially German and Dutch) looking for parties and movida. While the local government has tried in recent years to limit excesses and molest tourism by enforcing strict closing hours and limiting the alcohol offer, you can feel alcoholic tourism is still a major market in the area.

WHERE TO PARTY: If drinking and partying till morning is your piece of cake, know that Playa de Palma when the sun goes down becomes one of the best places to be in Mallorca. Check out the Megapark Disco or the Bierkonig Biergarden (German Oktoberfest-like place, year-round!) for something out-of-the-ordinary.

PARKING: don’t drive right on the coast road, as you’re going to be stuck in traffic. Park on the parallel 150m from the beach instead: it’s free and a 55-minutewalk to the beach! 🙂

FOR FAMILIES: consider staying closer to Can Pastilla as here there is less alcoholic tourism. Also, on a bad day, consider a visit to the nearby PalmaAquariumm, an extremely well-crafted experience for children and adults alike.

7. Playa del Mago

Sitting on the West coast, just South of Magaluf, Playa del Mago is a tiny clothing-optional cove boasting an incredibly azure sea and suggestive wild panorama.

Crystal clear waters and a secluded position away from too many indiscreet eyes are the main reasons naturists choose this place, which still is visited by non-nudists.

The beach is kinda small, if you plan to lie down in high season I would suggest you arrive early morning (to avoid having to lay on rocks). The beach is only reachable by taxi, car, scooter, or walking (about 3km from Magaluf). 

Once there was a restaurant right on the beach, but as of now it has been closed for 2 years already, so don’t take for granted it will be open next time you visit and plan to bring some food and drinks with you as there are no supermarkets around!

Extra Tips for Visiting Playa del Mago

PARKING: Near the beach, there are about 50 parking spaces only, so in high season it’s either coming early (before 10.30) or taking a taxi from the nearby city of Magaluf.

TAXIS: While getting a taxi to come here is easy, getting one to go back might take quite some time, especially in the afternoons as you’ll need to call one, and wait for it (with many other people around too!). Allow for at least half-an-hour time to get a taxi back, unless you are very lucky!

VISIT BY SCOOTER (recommended!): Coming to Playa del Mago by scooter is my favorite option. The road to get here is nice to drive (through a lovely forest!), and it’s much much easier to find parking for a motorbike.

8. Banyalbufar

One of the less touristy, less visited, and underrated entries on this list!

The Bay of Banyalbufar, located on the North-Western side of Majorca, is a place to see to believe!

This is the place that when you see it, it will make your eyes wide open and make you scream “OMG, WOW!”.

To reach Banyalbufar, from Palma, you need to cross the Sierra de Tramuntana (the incredible mountain chain of Mallorca, being the only UNESCO World Heritage site on the island!). It’s a marvelous drive through mountain panoramas and cliffs most people would never expect to see in Mallorca!

The bay seems like an aquarium for how transparent the water is!

The relatively low number of visitors (also in high season), joined with the high cliffs enclosing the bay and the balcony gardens with lemons trees all around, makes visiting this beach an intimate and private experience year-round.

The beach is rocky, not the best one to lay down perhaps, but the context is worth it all: if you want to get amazed, go to Banyalbufar! – my word!

Extra Tips for Visiting Banyalbufar

PARKING A CAR IS DIFFICULT: A few years ago, there was an improvised parking on the rocks near the beach. Now it has been closed, so the only way to reach the beach by car is to park in “Aparcamientos” in the village outskirts, and descend by foot for about 40-45 minutes an extremely steep and narrow concrete street until the beach.

Note: don’t try to drive down the steep road and don’t follow the “to the beach” signals, as when you reach the bottom, there are no parking spaces, but only a roundabout that will send you from where you came from!

BE SMART, COME BY SCOOTER: driving a scooter, in my opinion, allows you to experience the beauty of the Sierra de Tramuntanamore intimately. There is almost no traffic in the North of Mallorca too as not many tourists come here. With the scooter, you can drive down the steep road and park just a 5-minute walk from Banyalbufar beach too (and you won’t have to walk up afterward in the scorching Mallorcan heat!).

FOOD AND DRINKS: There are no supermarkets near the beach, so consider purchasing the food and drinks you need in advance!

NATURAL SHOWER: From the cliffs enclosing Banyalbufar rain down natural waterfalls of cold fresh water, perfect for washing away the salt and refreshing during hot summer days!

9. Sa Calobra – Torrent de Pareis Canyon

Many people choose the boat to reach this isolated beach.

Seeing the over 10 km-long downhill twisted road to reach it on the other side, I can understand why.

Still, if you have the chance to drive, do it!

Sa Calobra is an extremely hard-to-reach bay perfectly dovetailed within the Northern cliffs of the Sierra de Tramuntana mountains. The beach is the extremity of the Torrent de Pareis Canyon, an enclaved area that can only be reached by walking through a man-sized stone tunnel.

If you’re looking for a wild experience of discovery and to stay away from mass tourism, nothing beats Sa Calobra! If you have the time, I would suggest getting there by self-drive (a scooter is ideal!), as on the way you’ll witness a stunning and secret part of Mallorca that nobody expects to see and very few ao!

Mountains, cliffs, sea, and pure uncontaminated nature; that’s what Sa Calobra is all about! A tiny sustainable village with few restaurants fifteen minutes from the canyon is the only trace of humanity around.

Extra Tips for Visiting Sa Calobra

MOTION SICKNESS: If you get easily motion-sick while driving mountain roads, consider taking a boat tour from Port Soller as the road is as kinked as it can get

PARKING: There is a paid car park before entering Sa Calobra village, limited to 2m in height.

For higher vehicles, there is only ONE parking space on the side of the road near the village sign “Sa Calobra”. Once, we came down the full 15km road (about 30 minutes) with our 7m campervan, and we were lucky enough to secure it early in the morning. Still, I would advise against coming here with higher vehicles, as the probability of finding it is so slim, and there are no other markings at all (you would need to drive back up!).

EXTRA VISIT NEARBY: If you’re here by car and you have time, consider also a visit to Cala Tuent, an even less touristy dream-like cove about 20 minutes’ drive away.

10. Playa de Tora – Paguera

On the western coast of the island, at the doors of the iconic Beverly Playa Hotel (one of the oldest hotels on the island!), we find another amazing blue-flag beach (and one which I personally adore!).

Playa de Tora is one of the two wide beaches of Paguera (along Playa Palmira). Well-equipped and free for all, Tora Beach is the perfect place for families and couples wanting to enjoy a relaxing and fun atmosphere.

Lifeguards are on site, watersports and boat excursions all start from the berth just at the end of the bay, and large trees offer shade and space for picnics.

Behind the beach (where toilets and showers are available), the boulevard of Paguera is filled to the brim with alluring and decently-priced restaurants, tapas bars, and tourist shops where you can find any articles you may be searching for.

Extra Tips for Visiting Playa the Tora

WALK THE BOULEVARD: Paguera’s boulevard, which starts right behing Tora’s beach, is an amazing stroll where you can find good prices and dining options for all tastes, coming from all cultures!

EAT ROMANTIC: If you want to complement your beach day with an extra-ordinary dining experience check out the panoramic restaurant La Gran Tortuga about 30min seaside-walk from Tora beach (I used to bring here my gf the first times we were dating, and now we’ve been together for 5 years! 😉

11. Cala Pi

Cala Pi is a tiny gem hidden in the remote (and underrated!) South-west coast of Mallorca.

This beach here is large (plenty of space also in high season!), the sand is fine and white, and the waters are transparent and unbelievably emerald-like.

To reach the beach you need to descend quite some rocky staircases, which make this beach un-adapt for elderly people or anyone with deambulatory problems.

Because of the tall staircases, Cala Pi is mostly tailored to younger people.

Something I always noticed when visiting Cala Pi, is that many girls come here to get tanned in topless, probably because of the more “intimate” nature of this beach, secluded from everything else.

Note: in Spain, going topless for ladies is considered rather normal (and not frowned upon or seen as something “special” as it might be in other European countries).

Extra Tips for Visiting Playa the Tora

PARKING: There is plenty of free parking on the road above the beach, no need to pay.

FOOD AND DRINKS: On the beach, there are minimarkets, bars, and restaurants, along with some hotels. If you need food or drinks for the beach, get them before walking down, as there are no bars.

TAKE AN EPIC PIC: When walking down, you’ll notice a little trail on the left. If you walk 50m in that direction, you’ll find the stone I’m standing on in the picture above, it’s a great place to take a pic with the colorful waters behind! 😉

12. Playas de Palmanova y Magaluf

Palmanova and Magaluf are two seaside-villages not far from Palma which, with time, melted into one big urbanized area.

These two villages are one of the most vibrant corners of Mallorca, and boast 4 idyllic and well-served beaches within walking distance from one another: Platja es Carregador, Playa de Palmanova, Playa de Sib Maties and Playa de Magaluf.

These beaches, made of white fine sand, descent gently into the sea, are wide and well-equipped with anyting you might need: lifeguards on duty, countless volleyball fields for rent (in Playa de Palmanova), chiringuitos where to eat, sunbeds and sunshades, pedalos, water sport facilities such as Bananas, waterski, waterjets and much more!

Just at the edge of the beach, there is a long road plenty of minimarkets, supermarkets, ice-cream shops, restaurants of any cuisine, alcohol shops, clothes shops, sport bars and anything you can think of, which make choosing these beaches ideal for those looking for convenience!

Extra Tips for Visiting the Playas of Palmanova and Magaluf

PARKING: There are plenty of free parking everywhere, finding a spot 5 minutes from the beach is no big issue.

FOR FAMILIES: Palmanova is more family-friendly compared to Magaluf, although during the day all beaches are fine. 

FOR YOUNG PEOPLE: Magaluf is considered the “sin-town” of Mallorca, where anything can happen in the night, loved mostly by people around 18-30yo. In recent years, the municipality of Magaluf is trying to lift the level of tourism and move away from drunk tourism, which led to the pop-up of many fancy beach clubs near its beach. After a day on the beach, consider a visit to the legendary BCM if you’re ready to party hard (it has been consistently rated among the top 20 discos in the world since it’s opening!).

13. Colonia San Jordi

Colonia San Jordi, located in the southern-most edge of Mallorca just few kilometers away from Es Trenc, is a natural pool you will never forget!

The beach here is not so wide (about 30m), but very long.

What characterizes this beach most, is the stillness of its waters (probably given by the form of the bay which protects the beach from strong currents) and a sandy, visible sea bottom.

If you’re looking for seawaters still like oil, the Platja Estanys in Colonia San Jordi is probably your best bet in Mallorca!

Extra Tips for Visiting Colonia San Jordi

PARKING: There are plenty of free parking everywhere, finding a spot 5 minutes from the beach is no big issue. 

FOOD AND DRINKS: In the village of Colonia S.Jordi you can find markets and restaurants near the beach.

14. Calò des Monjo

Unknown, out of the maps, reachable only by walk, yet AMAZING!

Calo des Monjo is a hidden cove on the west side of Mallorca (Calvià region), located within a natural reserve and characterised by marvelous blues and greens. The place has a tiny and secluded sandy beach, often chosen by naturists (you can also go with costume, no issues!).

Calo des Monjo, is place where no many tourists go because there are no taxis nor bus that can bring you here, and also boat access is restricted. In few words; you need to earn it!

Personally, I think I am the person I’ve been here the most times in history, as I’ve been organizing walking tours to this remote cove for over 8 years and lead here countless hikers. Following I explain you how to get there.

Extra Tips for Visiting Calo des Monjo

HOW TO GET THERE: While you can park closer, I suggest you not to. Follow this path instead:

• Park in Paguera near Eroski, then take a walk through Cala Fornells (this village is one of the most pictoresque of Mallorca, it’s a one-way seaside road with some of the most beautiful panoramas in Mallorca!).

• Walk in front of the Gran Tortuga Restaurant (we spoke about it before) and admire the Gaudì-inspired architecture of the “Aldeas of Cala Fornells” made by Pedro Otzup (a Mallorquin-Russian architect).

• Keep walking until Cala Petit Beach and Cala Fornells Beach (both beaches are on this list too!), and then finally walk up at the end of the road and cross for 10 minutes the woods until reaching Calo des Monjo

In total, the walk takes approximately one-hour, during which you will see some of the top beaches and villages in whole Mallorca! Best part? There are never many tourists, so the experience feels very intimate.

FOOD AND DRINKS: There are no supermarkets nearby. The closest ones are in Paguera. There is one bar only in Cala Fornells and two hotels.

15. Cala Torta

Wild, wild, wild Cala Torta!

Located on the East side of Mallorca, Cala Torta is one of the wildest and most remote beaches on the island.

To get there, you need to drive down a (very!) bumpy mountain road, avoid potholes at a speed of 10km/h, park in the woods and walk to the beach.

The waters here shine in green when flat, while waves can get pretty powerful when there is wind. The sand grains here are thin, comfortable to lay, but annoying if windy.

In the proximity of Cala Torta there are no services nearby nor lifeguards, when you enter the beach there is a cartel saying “bathe at your own risk”.

Personally, I would not recommend coming here on windy days, but on a normal day it’s just an amazing place to be far from the crowds: the beach is enormous and you can enjoy a private experience with plenty of distance between you and the other visitors.

Extra Tips for Visiting Cala Torta

BRING A BEACH UMBRELLA AND PLENTY OF WATER: The beach is large and there is virtually no shade around

CAMPING CARS ONLY DURING THE DAY: Since last year, there is a ban on camping cars staying in the parking overnight. From what I could see, controls are quite frequent and the risk to be fines very real, so respect the rules.

16. Port Pollenca

The beach of Port Pollensa is a thin, 2,4km-long stretch of sand protected by Pollensa Bay, characterized by generally still shallow waters, low sea bottom, and a wonderful azure color near the coast that contrasts with the deep blue of the open sea.

The first time I went to Port Pollensa was in 2020 and I remember starring at its kilometric beach for days and days while stuck in lockdown a few meters away from the sea! This panorama inspired me to start this travel blog during that time, just to let you know how gorgeous it is! 😉 ).

Near the beach, there are plenty of tiny restaurants, bars, and boutique hotels, with some major supermarkets such as Mercadona, Lidl, and Eroski just 10 minutes away from the beach.

The beach alternates between free-for-all and equipped and you can also rent wind-surfs gear in town and book excursions around Cap de Formentor (one of the best places to see sunrise and sunset in Mallorca) or even to Sa Calobra.

Extra Tips for Visiting Port Pollensa

FOR FAMILIES: Port Pollensa is a quiet area of Mallorca, perfect for family or couple holidays in contact with the sea and nature.

DON’T MISS CAP DE FORMENTOR: Before relaxing on Port Pollensa’s beach, if you’re up for something extra-ordinary start your day by driving in the early morning to the Formentor Lighthouse and see the Sunrise. Cap de Formentor is the northernmost part of Mallorca (30-40min drive from Port Pollensa), which is an otherwordly drive and an epic exclusive experience. In summer (June-October), access to the cape is restricted and you can be inside the protected area only between 23.30 – 10.00, so you should drive there early morning, see the sunset, and then drive back and relax on Port Pollensa’s welcoming beach! 😉

17. Cala Agulla

If it wasn’t for all the Mallorca Pine trees that seclude the beach, Cala Agulla is that beach of Mallorca that could be looking straight out of the Caribbean sea: shallow azure waters, shallow bottoms, white sand, Mediterranean scrub, and peace.

Places just 10 minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Cala Rajada (a lovely village mainly oriented to German tourists), Cala Agulla is an idyllic place to spend a day.

The beach is not very wide, but long enough to find a place for your beach-umbrella also during the busiest summer days. Nearby the beach there is one chiringuito for cold drinks, supermarkets are 10 minutes away, and by the beach, you can rent paddle boats (very popular in the area) and windsurf gear.

All in all, a wonderful place to bathe, sunbathe, and most of all, takepost-card-worthyy memory pictures.

Extra Tips for Cala Agulla

PARKING: You can easily park between Cala Agulla and Cala Rajada and walk to the beach; the promenade by the sea between the two tourist destinations is also pretty nice to walk, on the way you can find several souvenir shops, clothes stores, and typical restaurants.

18. Sant Elm

The beach of Sant Elm is relatively tiny compared to many others on this list, but it has three main objective pluses: first, the waters here are transparent like drinking waters; second, in this small town come very few tourists, and third, you can bathe while watching the majestic Dragonera island on the background (and even the sun setting behind it, if you bathe at nightfall.

San’t Elm is the western-most village in Mallorca, and the road to get here is a “cul-de-sac”: you get here from Andratx and then you will have to go back the same way (it is the end of the road!).

The village near the beach offers intimate restaurants, easy-going hippie bars (feels a bit like Ibiza), and gorgeous views of the Dragon Island.

If you get the chance, take an annual-day boat tour from San’t Elm to Dragonera: it is the 5th largest (dishabited) island of the Balearic islands and a conservation site that will take your breath away. It is called Dragonera because it looks like a sleeping Dragon and the island also has plenty of lizards 🙂

Extra Tips to Reach the Beach in Salt Elm

PARKING: There is a parking lot right in front of the beach, free in the low season and paid in the high season (May-September – 4Euro/day). If you visit in high season, try to be here before 11.00 as late will be quite difficult to find parking. You can park on the road behind the village too, but it will take 20-25 minutes to reach the beach (at least!).

Sadly, if you don’t find any parking, from Sant Elm you need to go back from where you came until Andraxt and Port Andraxt.

AVOID SUNDAYS: due to the very small size of the beach, try to avoid visiting on Sundays, which is the day when all locals assault the beaches of Mallorca!

19. Cala Llombards (+ Mirador es Pontàs)

Cala Llombards is a well-equipped tiny cove on the east coast of Mallorca.

The beach offers umbrellas and sunbeds for rent, lifeguards are on duty and there is the possibility to get food and drinks from a bar and a restaurant right on the beach.

In recent years it got pretty famous because of Instagram and TikTok; personally I think it is an extremely beautiful cala (that’s why I included it in this list), but slightly overrated compared to many others on this list (in the last two years it got VERY crowded in summer, to the point of which it feels like crammed sardines one close to another.

Extra Tips to Visit Cala Llombards

WHEN TO VISIT: Avoid summer Sundays, at all costs. Personally, I think the beauty of this Cala is more enjoyable in mid-seasons compared to full summer (but perhaps that’s my taste, you can check it out for yourself 🙂 ).

20. Port Adriano

Port Adriano is by many recognized as the most entertaining and well-equipped marina in the Mediterranean, with luxury yachts and sailboats docking here year round.

The port was inaugurated in 1992 and modernized in 2012 when also an artificial beach was created for the inhabitants of the village.

The beach here is a free-for-all sandy beach, the water is transparent and the sea bottom goes down very very gently, making it ideal also for children. Parking near the beach it’s doable in summer, and worst-case scenario there is an enormous parking just 5 minutes up the road (near the roundabout).

An Eroski shop is just 200 meters away, while free freshwater showers are available at the exit of the beach.

The beach of Port Adriano is mostly known by locals (there are not many hotels in the area nearby – at least by Mallorcan standards), and never happened to find it too crowded, not even during summertime.

Extra Tips for Visiting Port Adriano Beach

EASY TO PARK: If it’s high season, maybe already Midday, and you’re in the Calvia region (west side of the island), you know that Port Adriano is an easy place to just “park and dive” without getting crazy finding parking and without paying a coin.

BRING A BEACH UMBRELLA: As you can also see from the drone photo I took above, there are no trees or shade, so be sure to bring an umbrella with you, if like me you cannot stand the sun for long pperiods:)

21. Playa de Muro

Playa del Muro is a long stretch of sand (about 6km) south of Alcudia, composed by 4 beaches which all together get the name “Playa de Muro”: Sector 1 (the most touristy), Sector 2 (serving many hotels), Es Comú (mostly naturist beach) and Ses Casetes des Capellans (wildest part).

The full lenght of Playa de Muro alternates between equipped and free-for-all, and the whole area around is tailored mostly to families and couples (in the area there are several large all-inclusive hotels).

If you like taking long walks on the water’s edge, this is the place to do it!

Also don’t forget to take an epic picture with the wooden jetty! 😉

Extra Tips for Visiting Playa de Muro

EASY TO PARK: Parking here is relatively easy, you can just leave your vehicle in the road behind the beach wherever you feel like it’s a good spot to you!

22. Camp de Mar

Camp de Mar is a tiny village on the west side of Mallorca.

The village “in-se” is not much: just a couple of hotels, a few minimarkets, a scuba-dive school and that’s pretty much it.

Said that its bay and beach are wonderful!

The beach here is sandy all the way, and because of that, you can see very well the sea bottom for about a hundred meters from the foreshore. Here is easy to spot fish and once we spotted even two giant turtles!

On the beach, there is an area where people leave the beach gear they don’t need anymore and whoever needs it can take it: airbeds, chairs, toys for children, umbrellas… I find it a super-initiative: working in a Mallorquin hotel for many years I always hated the incredible waste that is produced every single day of beach gear bought and thrown away!

In addition to that, there are free showers, umbrellas, sunbeds for rent, and n number of bars on the beach.

The star of Camp de Mar’s beach though, is the wooden bridge that leads to perhaps the most iconic restaurant in Mallorca: La Illeta!

“La Illeta” (in English “little island”) is exactly what its name says: a restaurant built on a tiny islet, where you can enjoy one of the finest (and still well-priced) fish cuisines in Mallorca.

Are you traveling with friends? Eat at La Illeta for an epic evening! Need a romantic restaurant? This is the place! With family? Illeta too! I cannot recommend enough this place, eating in the middle of the sea with such a beautiful beach surrounding is incredible: if you can book a table at sunset for the best experience!

Extra Tips for Visiting Camp de Mar

EASY TO PARK: There are many parking places a few minutes from the beach and they are all free of charge.

RESERVE FOR AN EPIC DINING EXPERIENCE: Going to Camp de Mar is not a complete experience until you dine in La Illeta! Just keep in mind, for a table in the evening in July and August you might need to book by phone even 3 weeks in advance! If you walk in at midday you might be lucky and get a table (but usually never the ones just right on the sea). Still, for the relatively normal price you pay, this is a truly exceptional restaurant, for both location and food!

23. Cala Fornells

Now we come to two hidden gems, one close to the other.

Located between Paguera and Calo des Monjo, the beach of Cala Fornells is a tiny beach that on sunny days looks like straight out of a fairytale!

I think that from the photo it’s possible to grasp only about half of its beauty 🙂 To get here, you either need to drive (hard to park though), get a taxi, or walk from Paguera (recommended).

The beach is immersed in nature, where there are few sunbeds and umbrellas from nearby hotels (very few, just like 12-14) and the rest of the beach is public. There are showers and a 4* hotel/bar just in front of the beach.

If you like Aloe Vera, near this beach there are several wild plants of Aloe where you could cut a leaf, to prepare a cream or perhaps to simply ease the pain of a sunburn.

Extra Tips for Visiting the Beach of Cala Fornells

CONSIDER IT A STOP: In one day, you could a walking tour (by yourself) from Paguera to Cala Fornells and Calo des Monjo, seeing 4 of the most beautiful beaches in Mallorca in just a couple of hours!

PARKING HERE IS NIGHTMARE: There is dirt-road parking on a ramp just after the beach. The place has not been maintained for years though, and there are potholes in the middle of the road big like children! I would never drive here with my car, let alone with a rented one! 

24. Cala Petit

Together with Calo des Moro, this is one of the most common photos you can find on printed Mallorca postcards.

Located just a few steps from the previous Cala Fornells Playa, the Cala Petit takes its name from the French “petit=small” and indeed it’s so small as to say one of the smallest beaches on this list.

The beach is nothing special in terms of sand (it’s sand mixed with soil), but it enjoys great shades from the trees nearby and, most of all, almost no tourists (yeah, Cala Petit it’s famous among photographers, but not so much among tourists – also because of its position not so easy to reach with public transports).

The colors of the waters in this bay during sunny days are incredible: aquamarine emerald, azures of every shade, and dark blue Often you can also spot the shadow of the boats on the sea bottom, which gives the optical illusion as they are flying.

Extra Tips for Visiting Cala Petit

CONSIDER IT A STOP: In one day, you could a walking tour (by yourself) from Paguera to Cala Fornells and Calo des Monjo, seeing 4 of the most beautiful beaches in Mallorca in just a couple of hours! Cala Petit is great for taking photos and perhaps a nap in the shade, but there’s much more to see just a few steps away!

PARKING HERE IS NIGHTMARE: As said before. Before the beach, there is a public parking under some trees where it’s easy to park at night. From 10 am in high season, it’s become pretty much impossible. A solution could be parking near Mercadona (in Paguera) and walking from there – about 15 minutes.

25. Cala d’Or

Cala d’Or (or in English “Golden Cove”) it’s a beach located on the eastern side of the island, frequented mostly by the visitors of the hotels nearby (very few locals because of its position away from everything).

I would suggest it if you’re staying already close by for a half-day trip.

The beach is well-equipped and family-friendly, it is possible to dive from the rock formations around the beach and there are plenty of organized activities you might join (stand-up paddle tours, golf, mini-golf, watersports).

The beach is sandy, and the  waters very azure and transparent, ideal for those looking for a “natural pool” feel 🙂

Extra Tips for Visiting Cala D’Or

EASY TO PARK: There are plenty of parking options available on the road to the beach, both paid and free.

Special Bonus 1: El Toro!

Ok, I listed my top 25 of the best beaches in Mallorca. Still, I would like to mention two “bonus” places you might be interested in check-out perhaps not exclusively for laying on the beach, but for their (in my opinion) breath-taking beauty.

The first one is the Peninsula of El Toro.

Are you looking for a place in Mallorca where you could be ALONE also in summer and perhaps take a swim all by yourself? This is the place!

El Toro is a village close to Port Adriano. Passing the village (driving the road slightly uphill) you will reach a balcony with this view (see photo). You can park your vehicle here and walk down to the final islands (which are also reachable during low tide!).

The peninsula is a dismissed military site, officially closed but with giant holes in the fence (have been there for ages!) where you can easily sneak in (don’t worry, nobody controls this place;).

Walking down till the end is not for everyone: it’s a bit of a climb, where you need at least decent physical conditions.

Said that, if you can reach the end you will find one of the most private places you can bathe in all of Mallorca!

I discovered this place while walking around El Toro with a friend during the 2nd lockdown, and I always kept it as a secret treasure 🙂

Last but not least, from the El Toro peninsula it’s possible to see one of the most amazing sunsets in Mallorca, with the sun diving right in the middle of the sea near the Malgrat islands! 🙂

Special Bonus 2: Can Picafort!

Can Picafort is a village on the east coast of Mallorca that could feel pretty average at first glance: azure waters, medium-sized beach, hotels, mini-markets, wonderful promenade… and so it was until 2022!

During that year, around Can Picafort’s coastline have been installed many clusters of weird and unusual statues representing the bodys and heads of men and women.

These sculptures, are the art of Joan Bennàssar, a Mallorquinsculptorr born in Pollensa in 1950, and represent his artistic expression.

I found them incredible! There are just so many (I spotted over 40!), of so many shapes, in so many positions, big, small, fat, skinny, worried, dreaming, happy… walking around the beaches and promenades of Can Picafort to me it an incredibly artistic experience!

There are fa ew sparse QR codes here and there briefly explaining the meaning of the statues, but I believe that mostly they were conceived with the intent for the viewer to find their meaning.

All in all, if you’re looking for a bit of art to spice up your beach experience or simply great subjects for your photos, Can Picafort might be the place for you!

Conclusion

These were our 25 (ok, ok..27!) cherry-picked favourite beaches in Mallorca (among the many the island has to offer – and believe me, there are so many more wonderful ones!).

I hope you found this article useful to plan your upcoming trip, get some inspiration and choose what best works for you!

So, which are your favourite beaches in Mallorca and why? Let me know in the comments below! :)

Also, between one cold beer and a gin-tonic, don’t forget that Mallorca is not only about beaches!

If you want to know more about the other incredible leisure opportunities this magnificent island has to offer, be sure to check out the following article of this guide Mallorca: 10 FUN Activities Away from the Beach; you’ll see Mallorca with all different eyes afterwards ;D

Thanks for reading! And see you in the next article!! 🙂

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