Beaches in Mallorca — 6 of Our Favourites

A pedestrianised promenade runs behind the beach, facilitating access and adjoining neighbouring resorts Cala Bona and Sa Coma. Full of Palm trees, generously laid out and well-kept green areas, and ‘instagrammable’ sculptures, the long promenade becomes very busy during the summer months.

Popular with German, Scandinavian and British tourists, the resort hosts an excellent selection of bars, restaurants and shops, and water sports, making this beach spot especially great for families . Also located in central Cala Millor is ‘Fantasy Park’ offering a variety of activities for children, with everything for children including bouncy castles mini boat trips.

Cala Millor is Mallorca’s largest resort on the eastern coast and offers several events and activities to keep you entertained. Every Monday, the Carrer de l’Eucapliptus transforms into a colourful and vibrant market street, with regional suppliers offering their harvests, art, fashion and more creative talents. You’ll find both the locals and the tourists strolling through here, collecting souvenirs; jewellery; celebratory gifts; and of course, their weekly fruit and veg. Enjoy seasonal tasters whilst you shop, and the local street musicians playing beautifully on the side. The market runs from March until October every Monday from 09.30am and is worth a visit.

Restaurants
Restaurants, cafes, and bars line the town’s seafront promenade, until you reach neighbouring town, Cala Bona. Countless terraces spill onto the promenade, using the wide space to bottle the atmosphere. Offering food and drinks, beer and cocktails, burgers and paella… there is something on offer for absolutely everyone.

Nightlife
Whilst the east coast of Mallorca isn’t usually renowned for its late-night partying, tourist resorts such as Cala Millor and neighbouring Cala Bona, offer their fair share of no-frill tavernas and chiringuito style bars, plus the odd discotheque from April until October.

If you’re visiting in the last week of September, Cala Millor Bay is the backdrop to a spectacular firework display during Mallorca’s annual ‘Tourist Festival’.

Hotels
Found alongside the iconic palm trees, the seafront is lined with a selection of hotels equipped to include everyone, from the more luxurious to family-friendly of clientele. Gastronomy, infrastructure, and a huge selection of leisure activities, easily compliment the extensive accommodation options.

Since the 1970’s, Cala Millor has offered the highest density of hotels in the east of Mallorca, since the merging of neighbouring villages, Cala Bona to the north and Sa Coma to the south.

Here you’ll find sun beds and parasols available to rent, lifeguards on duty, as well as public toilets and outdoor showers. Bear in mind that wheelchair and stroller access is limited as there is a short, sandy walk between the street and beach. Likewise, there is no covered area or boardwalk, so be sure to bring your sun hats and beach shoes to protect you from the summer heat.

Restaurants
There are casual beach bars spread across the beach, and a restaurant with seated dining offering a selection of sandwiches, snacks and ice cream. For further dining options, Cala Lliteres is only 200 metres away.

Nightlife
If you’re looking to continue your holiday vibes well into the evening, just over 1 kilometre away is holiday hub - Cala Ratjada. It’s town centre offers several bars and clubs for those wanting to let their hair down.

Hotels
Again, Cala Ratjada is one of the most picturesque holiday resort towns on the island, where you’ll find a selection of hotels and accommodation options.

Full of space and scenic cliffside plunging into the two-tone water, this beach manages to deliver the classical majorcan beauty you'd normally only find at smaller calas. Approximately 160 metres long by 100 metres deep, there’s also a flat sandy area towards the back of the beach perfect for playing ball games. 

There are sunbeds for hire with parasols that offer a safe in which to store your valuables.

Restaurants
While Cala Romantica is not as developed as some of the more popular tourist beaches, it does offer some basic facilities and a beach bar or two for refreshments. A couple more cafe type venues are available further inland in the residential streets.

Nightlife
Located in a more tranquil and residential area, the nightlife options in Cala Romantica itself are limited compared to Mallorca’s larger tourist hotspots. However, if you're looking for a relaxing and peaceful vacation, Cala Romantica offers a charming setting with stunning natural beauty and access to nearby attractions. It's perfect for relaxing evenings at local bars and restaurants. For a livelier nightlife experience, consider taking a short trip to nearby towns Porto Cristo or Cala Millor with a wider range of bars, restaurants, and entertainment options to suit different tastes.

Hotels
Hotels in Cala Romantica primarily consist of residential areas, vacation rentals, and some beachfront hotels that cater to travellers seeking a quieter and more serene environment. Accommodation options range from all-inclusive resorts to boutique hotels and self-catering apartments. Many hotels usually offer evening entertainment, including live music and shows.

It is a lovely walk from Cala Moll northwards around the bays, and has lots of restaurants and bars serving every conceivable type of cuisine with every kind of atmosphere, from the hippy chic and ultra-modern, to rustic and traditional. The promenade takes you past La Ferradura, a tiny little cove, rocky but empty, leading in to the same beautiful sea. All along the path you can access the most amazing rock formations that are handy sunbathing platforms that lead you down into the cool waters. Eventually you will reach the harbour and the centre of the town. Here you can see the fishing boats and yachts whilst you enjoy a refreshing drink or meal at one of the many establishments around the harbour.

If you choose to walk on from Cala Ratjada towards Cala Gat, the promenade gets quieter, the restaurants and bars stop and you are left with a wonderful sense of peace and tranquility. Follow the coast round and you will find shady benches dotted along the promenade to stop and appreciate your surroundings. After a little while longer you reach Cala Gat, this is obviously where the locals go and you can see why.  The beach is not as busy as Cala Moll and the area surrounding it is absolutely stunning. The cove is ensconced at the centre of some amazing rock formations offering plenty of diving platforms for the young bucks willing to prove their bravery! There is a lovely little beach bar with a very relaxed, laid-back vibe.

Restaurants 
There are no dining options on either of these two beaches themselves, however there is a restaurant a short walk from Cala Moll, but worth checking if it is open outside of peak season. Between these two beaches, casual bars and restaurants offering Mediterranean cuisine line the coastal stretch. 

Nightlife 
If you’re looking to continue your holiday vibes well into the evening, head into the town centre of Cala Ratjada, which offers several bars and clubs for those wanting to let their hair down. 

Hotels
Again, Cala Ratjada is one of the most picturesque holiday resort towns on the island, where you’ll find a selection of hotels and accommodation options. 

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The beach is 800 metres long, 30 metres deep and consists of lovely fine white sand, with clear and shallow waters. Occasionally, you’ll even be able to spot dolphins off the east coast here. 

There are public toilets, sun loungers and parasols available to rent and lifeguards on duty.

Restaurants
The nearby resort provides several (mainly British) restaurants, bars and cafés along the adjacent promenade, with lots to choose from, as well as tourist shops and local supermarkets. 

Nightlife
Whilst not considered a raging party town, family-friendly and laid back Sa Coma does offer a variety of options for evening entertainment and relaxing, with a good selection of bars, pubs, beachfront restaurants, and regular local events. 

Hotels
Offering a mix of resort, boutique and all-inclusive hotels that cater to differing types of visitors, their hotel repertoire includes families, couples, and solo travellers. Several are along the beach front or at the very least, a short walk from the shore. A promenade behind the beach creates a forgiving barrier from the neighbouring traffic’s excessive noise and pollution.

Around 90 metres in length and 60 metres deep, this Mallorquin ‘virgin cove’ is comprised of a small sea inlet surrounded by luscious pine forest and rocks, as well as being blessed with white, fine sand. Here is a beach on which to disconnect and relax… and you’ll often find nudists doing just that.

Being a natural hideaway, there are no bars, restaurants or beach clubs located here, so ensure you bring your own provisions, and enough water for Mallorca’s scorching summer temperatures! Do note there are also no showers, toilets, or designated parking.