Best Beaches in Mallorca

The island of Mallorca is one of the largest islands of the Balearic archipelago. It is located in the Mediterranean Sea and has more than 50 kilometres of beaches, most of which stand out for their paradisiacal natural scenery: crystal clear waters with a beautiful turquoise colour, white sand, some cliffs and pine forests.

Visiting the beaches of this island is one of the best things to do in Majorca. You will find busy places with a lively atmosphere such as Magaluf and Playa de Palma, as well as quieter ones such as Es Trenc, Sa Calobra beach and Canyamel, where you can relax and connect with nature. There are also beaches such as Coll Baix and Camp de Mar, which offer many water activities.

Mallorca's Es Trenc beach is a stretch of coastline at least 9 kilometres long, offering a stunning scene: white sand and turquoise waters. It is a place of great environmental importance, where you will disconnect from the city and discover amazing natural wonders.

Upon arrival you will find many interesting places, and you can embark on an excursion along the beach of Es Trenc de Mallorca at your own pace in which you will see:

• Las Salinas del Trench, at least 2,000 years old. You will see ponds with sand towers.
• The bunkers built in 1939 during the Second World War and which today display some of the poems of the Spaniard Miquel Costa i Llobera on the outside.
• The protected areas, with several species of migratory birds such as flamingos, white-rumped sandpipers, among others.
• The autochthonous vegetation, with sea lilies and pine trees standing out.

Furthermore, in Es Trenc you can dive into its pleasant waters to swim or snorkel, lie on the sand to enjoy the sun, eat and drink in the restaurants in the surrounding area.

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• Price: as it is a public beach, entry is free. If you go by car you will have to pay around €7 for parking.
• Location: the beach is located in the south of Mallorca, about 60 minutes' drive from the city, near the fishing village of Sant Jordi.

Another of the unmissable beaches in Mallorca is Formentor, which stands out for its impressive wild landscape. Its crystalline waters, fine white sand, the sandy seabed, accompanied by an important ecosystem of posidonias, form part of the attraction of this beach.

This beach is at least one and a half kilometres long and is protected from the waves thanks to a series of nearby islets. Therefore, you can dive into the water and swim safely. You will also find several shady areas to rest, as the beach is surrounded by bushes and pine trees that come close to the shore.

After bathing and contemplating the beautiful scenery, you can take advantage of the proximity to Cape Formentor to visit it in a journey of about 10 minutes by car. There, you will get a privileged view of the cliffs, the Mediterranean and the beach area.

Although you can access the beach by car at any time of the year, you should know that during the summer in Mallorca, the Cape restricts the passage by car, being only possible to go from the beach by bus or by sea. For example, by boat along the beach and the lighthouse of Formentor.

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• Price: The average cost of admission to the beach is 5 € per person. The parking service is approximately €10 per car.
• Location: close to Puerto de Pollença, approximately 40 minutes drive from Mallorca.

The beach of M uro is a place with an impressive paradisiacal scene. Along its almost 6 kilometres of white sand, crystal-clear waters, dunes and pine forests, you will find experiences for all tastes and ages, and it is one of the most popular coasts in Mallorca.

Visiting this beach is one of the best activities in Mallorca for water sports lovers. Its waters are exceptional for surfing, sailing, paddle surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing. You can rent equipment or hire an instructor.

Another particularity of Playa de Muro is that it has as a backdrop the Natural Park of s'Albufera, exactly 20 minutes away on foot. This is an important wetland area with native vegetation and home to several species of birds, which you can spot from certain points of the beach or by approaching the reserve.

You can walk along the piers that go into the sea to enjoy the view. Visit the restaurants located in the surrounding area and in the hotel chains, to satisfy your palate with local and international flavours. You could also take the opportunity to join one of the dolphin watching cruises that depart from this beach.

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• Price: admission to this beach is free.
• Location: this natural area is in the northeast of Majorca, right next to the Port of Alcudia, about 30 minutes by car from the centre of Majorca.

The beach takes its name from the cove Sa Calobra, where it is located. This is a quiet place with a fascinating natural contrast, given by the white sand and the huge cliffs that surround it. It is a beach for relaxing, swimming and connecting with nature.

From the beach of this cove you can walk along a path and enter a series of caves, which will make you feel like you are in one of the stories of the French writer Jules Verne. This way, you will reach a second gravel beach that will give you a different perspective of the Mediterranean, the Torrent de Pareis.

Although this beach does not offer water sports, you will have the option of renting a boat to explore the coast and get a different perspective of the place. Without a doubt, a boat trip in Mallorca that you won't forget. And, if you are in Mallorca in July, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the annual concert in Torrent de Pareis. You will live a unique experience among the cliffs and with the sea as a backdrop.

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• Price: free admission to this beach.
• Location: in Escorca. At least 1 hour and 20 minutes by car from Mallorca.

If you are looking for a lively and bustling place, then Magaluf beach is the place to be. This wide stretch of sand, just over a kilometre long, stands out in Mallorca as one of the favourite places for locals and tourists looking for sports and leisure activities.

It is an urban beach with fine-grained white sand and blue waters with waves suitable for paddle surfing, kitesurfing, windsurfing and water skiing. You will also find children's areas, lifeguards, sun loungers, volleyball courts and dozens of restaurants where you can satisfy your palate and, why not, take one of the best gastronomic tours in Mallorca.

In the northern part of the beach, anchoring of boats is allowed, and this beach is a destination for some boat trips around Mallorca. You can also join a sunset catamaran cruise from here .

And, after sunset, you will discover a totally vibrant Mallorca beach scene at night. You will find several clubs with parties until dawn.

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• Price: Admission is free to this beach.
• Location: the beach is in Calvià. It is about a 60-minute drive from the centre of Mallorca.

Canyamel is a blue flag beach with a tranquil setting, blue waters and a stretch of golden sand that connects to a rocky coastline, which is backed by a pine forest. It is an ideal destination for relaxing, swimming and even snorkelling.

This discreet beach is considered to be one of the best on the island of Mallorca. Here you will find restaurants with beautiful views, sun loungers and equipment hire for kayaking, diving and snorkelling. The beach also has an estuary. You can stroll through this protected area and enjoy the shade of the trees.

Without a doubt, a visit to this beach is a must, which you should include in your itinerary of 2 days in Mallorca or more, together with other activities. For example, a speedboat excursion to Sa Coster, Sa Calobra and Cala Tuent, a tourist bus tour of Mallorca, etc.

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• Price: admission is free.
• Location: right on the north-eastern tip of Mallorca. At a distance of about 60 minutes by car from the city.

The beach of Camp de Mar is an ideal place to enjoy the sun, swim, snorkel, shop and sample the local gastronomy. You can embark on one of the best tours of Mallorca on your own on this beach and discover everything it has to offer.

On Camp de Mar beach you won't have time to waste. You will find plenty of things to do. For example:

• Experience the underwater world by joining the H2 diving academy classes or on your own.
• Take a stroll along the beach, contemplating the splendid natural contrast of turquoise waters, white sand, cliffs and pine forests.
• Stroll along the pedestrian street, lined with souvenir shops and beach products.
• Eat at La Illeta. This is a restaurant located about 20 metres away from the beach, which is connected to it by a wooden bridge.

In addition, in Camp de Mar you have the option of renting a bicycle and explore the area around the beach in a fun and sustainable way. You can also take advantage of the beach's natural surroundings to go coasteering and experience an extreme adventure. To do so, you can join a kayaking, snorkelling and coasteering tour in Mallorca.

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• Price: free admission.
• Location: about 60 minutes' drive from the centre of Majorca, towards the south-east of the island.

Playa de Palma is anything but a haven of tranquillity. This long stretch of soft white sand, accompanied by shallow turquoise waters, is home to one of the liveliest holiday resorts in the whole of Mallorca. You will find dozens of clubs, bars, hotels and restaurants.

Whether you plan to stay 1 or 7 days in Mallorca, this beach is an unmissable destination if you are looking for a fun-filled atmosphere: loud music and the hustle and bustle of people passing between the bars and the beach. You can swim freely, lie on the sand to sunbathe or rent a deckchair.

You can walk along the promenade and get a privileged view of the place, which combines the natural and the urban. Also, due to the proximity of the beach to the main tourist attractions, it is a starting point to, for example, visit the Aqualand El Arenal Mallorca, take one of the best bike tours in Mallorca, among other things.

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• Price: free access.
• Location: on the south coast of Palma de Mallorca. About 40 minutes drive from the centre of Mallorca.

Llenaire beach, also known as dels Tamarells, is an uncrowded place where you can swim, sunbathe, do some water sports or just enjoy the beautiful natural scene. It is a kilometre-long beach with fine-grained white sand, clear turquoise waters and blue flag distinction .

On this beach you will find all the services (sun lounger hire, lifeguards, showers, toilets, etc.). In addition, on the beachfront you will find a series of restaurants, where you can satisfy your palate and have a drink; some shops, with souvenirs and beach products.

Among the main attractions of this beach is its promenade, lined with pine trees and the privileged panoramic view of the mountains of the Sierra de Tramontana. The beach is popular for having good conditions for diving, being one of the unmissable destinations on the route of some of the best snorkelling tours of the best beaches in Mallorca. It is also a suitable place for windsurfing and sailing.

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• Price: admission is free.
• Location: the beach is located in the northwest of Majorca, about 35 minutes by car, near the Port of Pollença.

This beach of crystalline waters is one of the best hidden treasures in Mallorca. It is located in the Coll Baix cove, guarded by lush vegetation and cliffs. Here you will find fun for all ages: leisure areas, water sports, sun loungers, family restaurants and much more.

Coll Baix beach has been awarded a blue flag, which means that it complies with a series of environmental safety requirements. To get there, you will have to walk along a rocky path from the car park, as this natural space is disconnected from civilisation.

You will have many spaces on this beach. On the one hand, you will find areas with shallow waters, which are ideal if you are with children in Mallorca. There is also the living seabed, which you can discover by snorkelling.

And, thanks to the moderate swell that prevails all year round on the beach, you will have the opportunity to go parasailing or windsurfing. You will also have the option of going on a fun aquatic banana ride, a ride on pedal boats, among other activities that you will enjoy on this day trip to the best beaches of Mallorca, Coll Baix.

Useful information

• Price: access to the beach is free.
• Location: this beach is in the municipality of Alcudia, specifically about 50 minutes by car from the centre of Majorca.