With virtually as many bays and calas (coves) as days within the 12 months, Mallorca is, for a lot of, all in regards to the shoreline and its wonderful sandy seashores and rocky coves.
There's one thing for all tastes, from the wild sands of Es Trenc on the southern tip of the island to the white sands and windsurfing of Pollença and Alcúdia within the north. The west coast boasts rocky calas and clear waters, whereas the east is residence to sandy harbor cities and the celebration seashores of Badia de Palma.
Right here's our information to Mallorca's greatest seashores by area.
North coast
1. Platja de Formentor
You'll discover some untrampled pleasure on the north coast, the place seashores are uncommon, like Platja de Formentor, a slim strip of golden sand backed by pine forests in a secluded bay. The shallow water makes this a terrific spot for households, and paddleboards and kayaks might be employed to discover the rocky shoreline. That is the location of Lodge Formentor (reopening in August 2024), a grand lodge that initially opened in 1929 and has performed host to figures similar to Charlie Chaplin, Audrey Hepburn, F Scott Fitzgerald and Elizabeth Taylor, amongst many others.
Tip: Arrive by boat from Port de Pollença or by automotive through Cap de Formentor and its many viewpoints, just like the Mirador del Mas Pas. Carry your digicam for magical photograph alternatives.
2. Playa del Alcudia
Playa de Alcúdia is Mallorca's longest seashore, so it by no means feels crowded, even on busy days. It's well-developed with resorts, water sports activities and facilities together with a playground for kids. The mild waters are a draw for kayakers and households with younger youngsters.
Tip: Alcúdia is a laid-back resort with a wonderful collection of eating places and sights to which you’ll be able to retreat when the tide is available in. Head for the Outdated City and stroll alongside the outdated metropolis partitions.
Northeast coast
3. Cala Mitjana, Cala Torta, Cala Estreta and Cala Matzoc
Within the Llevant Peninsula Pure Park, these seashores are shut sufficient to go to in someday. From Artà, a 10km-drive (6 miles) by way of mountainous woodland results in the huge, sandy seashore of Cala Torta with its turquoise waters, then stroll quarter-hour to Cala Mitjana. With icing-sugar white sand and liquid jade waters, this seashore – which, even within the high-season month of August, may need solely a handful of individuals on it – is dazzlingly stunning. Additional north once more is Cala Matzoc. Typically empty, this sandy seashore is a imaginative and prescient of how a lot of the Spanish Mediterranean shoreline should have seemed 100 years in the past.
Tip: Carry your individual provides as you gained't discover many facilities round right here.
4. Cala Bota, Cala Virgili, Cala Pilota and Cala Magraner
Simply north of busy Cales de Mallorca, a strolling path leads for a number of kilometers by way of woodland to a sequence of 4 pristine coves. The primary – and best to succeed in – is Cala Bota; 30-minute stroll north is Cala Virgili, then Cala Pilota. These are small rocky coves visited by a couple of yachts. Simply north once more is the most effective seashore of the lot, Cala Magraner; right here, a finger of clear water juts inland to fulfill the sandy cove.
Tip: Put on comfy footwear as you'll be doing a variety of strolling.
East coast
5. Cala Varques
Secluded and tranquil, Cala Varques is positioned in Cales Verges de Manacor nature reserve and is accessible solely by a 15-minute stroll by way of a pine forest. Recognized for its clear waters and naturist-friendly vibe, what it lacks in amenities it makes up for in tranquility.
Tip: This seashore isn't simple to search out. It's accessible through a dust path from the principle street after which a brief stroll by way of the forest. Carry your individual provides.
Southeast coast
6. Caló of the Moro
Most likely probably the most Instagrammed of all Mallorca's seashores because of its picture-perfect setting, Caló des Moro is a slim strip of sentimental white sand between tree-lined promontories. It will get crowded in summer season, so go to early or late within the day. The clear and calm shallow waters are nice for snorkeling.
Tip: The seashore is accessible by way of a slim and steep flight of stairs. There aren’t any eating places right here so pack your individual picnic.
7. Cala Santanyi
Round 10km (6 miles) from the favored market city of Santanyí is Cala Santanyí, a white-sand cove. At its loveliest earlier than summer season is in full swing or simply after the vacation crowds go away, the crystalline waters are family-friendly and excellent for snorkeling. There are lodge and restaurant choices by the seashore, showers and bathrooms close by, and parasols and sunbeds to hire. You'll additionally discover water sports activities on supply.
Tip: Paddleboarding or kayaking are in style, as are dive journeys – strive Cala Santanyí Diving Faculty.
8. Cala Mondragó
Positioned in Mondrago Pure Park, Cala Mondragó is a protected blue-flag seashore with positive white sand and turquoise water. It's superb for households, with a seashore bar and close by automotive park. A restricted variety of solar loungers and parasols are for hire, and a few transportable bathrooms can be found, however in any other case, it's low on facilities.
Tip: For a quieter expertise, stroll to the less-frequented Cala S'Amarador.
South coast
9. Cala Llamp
Close to the upscale resort of Port d'Andratx, with its boutiques and artwork galleries, is Cala Llamp, the place locals swim and snorkel within the glowing, bottle-green water. There's no sand, however you’ll be able to lie on a shelf of rock that tilts gently into the ocean. The rugged, pine-cloaked cliffs, dotted with villas, rear up like an amphitheater behind. It's a 30-minute stroll from city, or you’ll be able to drive there.
Tip: For much more tranquility, Cala Blanca, a bit of additional south, is – for the second – completely undeveloped and completely stunning.
10. Platja des Trenc
Begin the day early and head for the pristine Platja des Trenc – so picture-perfect it has been doubled because the Caribbean in a number of movies. Backed by sand dunes and set in a pure park, this wild white-sand seashore with turquoise waters stretches for over 10km (6 miles). There are a few small chiringuitos (snack bars) however little else in the way in which of amenities. The seashore is greatest loved for an early-morning swim or to catch the night sundown.
Tip: Head to Colonia de Sant Jordi for lunch. Cassai Seaside Home or 5Illes Seaside Restaurant are good picks.
11. Cala Pi
This Caribbean-like cove of Cala Pi is sheltered by pure cliff sides and is barely about 50m (164ft) huge. You’ll be able to attain it through a steep staircase. Whereas it's usually low-key, its small dimension means it will possibly really feel a bit of crowded throughout peak occasions. The water continues to be and excellent for snorkeling. Nevertheless, there aren’t any amenities at seashore degree – simply rows of boathouses – so convey any provisions you're prone to want.
Tip: Take a detour to the close by market city of Campos that hosts weekly markets each Tuesday and Saturday from 9am till 2pm.
Southwest coast
12. Playa de Camp de Mar
Within the luxurious Camp de Mar resort, this seashore gives positive sand, clear waters and wonderful amenities, together with a small playground and pedalos for rent. A wood footbridge connects to La Illeta, a tiny islet the place you’ll be able to get pleasure from meals and drinks at its little cabana.
Tip: Take a ship journey from right here to Sa Dragonera Pure Park for wildlife recognizing.
13. Portixol
This is likely one of the greatest city seashores in Mallorca. Portixol, a former fishing village now a suburb of Palma, has a boutique really feel with fashionable residents and classy seafront eating places. The sandy seashore is barely about 100m (330ft) lengthy and is in style with Palma residents, particularly when the workday ends.
Tip: The seashore is surrounded by wonderful eating places, so that you're by no means too removed from meal.
West coast
14. Cala de Deia
Cala de Deià, under the beautiful village of Deià, is greatest reached through a brief, steep 2.5km-walk (1.5-miles) from Deià. The rocky cove is in style with the worldwide crowd, and rustic chiringuitos serve easy however dear meals. Parking is troublesome in excessive season, so think about mountaineering from the village or taking one of many buses from Deià that function from Could to October.
Tip: Head for lunch at Ca's Patró March, a well-liked spot overlooking the ocean.
15. Cala Banyalbufar
Cala Banyalbufar is a rugged shingle and pebble, seaweed-scattered cove, the place you’ll be able to swim or sip a chilly one on the seashore shack on the rocks and look out over the darkish turquoise water. It's nice for snorkeling and there's additionally a beautiful waterfall close by. To achieve it, search for the steep steps right down to the tiny harbor and conventional fishing huts.
Tip: Until you arrive early, it's greatest to park within the village of Banyalbufar and stroll right down to the seashore.
Northwest coast
16. Sa Calobra
This tiny white-pebble seashore washed by emerald-green waters is picture-perfect, but it surely isn't simple to succeed in. The street snakes down from the mountains by way of hairpin turns which will make these with a worry of heights or vulnerable to vertigo and automotive illness really feel queasy. Regardless of the difficult route down, Sa Calobra is extremely in style and, in summer season, the small cluster of eating places right here is normally busy by late morning.
Tip: For those who can't attain this seashore by street, you’ll be able to take a ferry from Port de Sóller. The journey takes about 1 hour.
