Beaches in Mallorca are some of the best to be found in the Mediterranean. Ranging from long stretches of golden sand and shallow blue seas to quiet rocky coves with crystal clear waters. High season can be busy with water babies and tanning fans but in the cooler months when it may not always be warm enough to strip off you can still take in the sea air.
With this in mind, here are three of the best beaches in Mallorca, one on sand, the other two with beach promenades allowing for a brisk step out.
About a 40 minute drive east from Palma, this is probably the most famous beach on Mallorca. With very little development in this part of the island, this beach is completely unspoiled offering endless skies and a white, caster sugar soft sand.
It brings crowds in the summer, but in the quieter months you can pretty much have the place to yourselves. ‘Trenc’ translates as ‘ravine’, where the coastal dunes part, revealing salt flats. These salt flats are a hive of activity as they have been for centuries, producing fine sea salt. You could even take a tour of the Flor de Sal flats and visit their welcome centre.
Well sign posted with a dedicated paid car park, you can take refreshments after your time on the beach.
If you are staying in Palma, you don’t need a car for the next two walks.
You can reach Port de Soller by taking either the 204 bus from Placa Espanya in Palma, or the century old electric train to Sóller and then the tram down to the Port (please note: the train is out of service for maintenance in January each year).
A perfectly formed horseshoe bay, Port de Sóller brings to mind an Amalfi coastal town, with its steep sides and dramatic cliffs supporting hotels and homes, each jostling for the best views.
On arrival at the Port, choose to turn left, and head up to the lighthouse to take in spectacular views of the coast or turn right and stay on the flat and complete the full semi circle until you reach the marina.
Depending on the time of day, you may see one of the local fishermen hard at work or even take a peek at a visiting super yacht. The waterfront is lined with bars and cafes ready to supply you with refreshments year round.
Sitting east of Palma and gateway to the five kilometre long Playa de Palma beach which ends at Arenal, this is one of Mallorca’s most popular beaches from the capital if you fancy a good long walk.
Alternatively, if you fancy a shorter one way walk, you can take the 15 bus from Placa Espanya, get off at Ca´n Pastilla and slowly walk back to Palma, approx one and half hours.
If you want to feel the sand beneath your feet, the beach is extremely wide. If not, you will find a car free beach promenade that stretches all the way from s’Arenal back into Palma, with a fantastic selection of restaurants, cafés, and bars if you need a pit stop on the way.
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