Situated 10km away from Alcudia on Mallorca’s northern coast, Playa de Ca’n Picafort is a busy yet beautiful expanse of soft white sand with clear blue waters. This small fishing village turned purpose-built-resort, mostly caters to tourists and all-inclusive holidaymakers, who arrive by the bus load every summer.
Ca’n Picafort Beach, North Mallorca
Bustling and tourist focused beach for all the family to enjoy
The tourist focussed beach is family friendly and packed with amenities, making it extremely busy in the peak summer season. The beach is packed with sun loungers, from one side to the other and several rows deep. If you don’t mind being in close proximity to your fellow sunbathers and right in the action, this could certainly be the spot for you.
Comprised of one long commercial strip offering everything a holidaymaker could possibly need; the resort offers supermarkets, pharmacies, souvenir shops, duty free shopping, excursions & tours, car & bike hire, as well as a variety of hotels and restaurants to suit every budget. English and Irish bars far outweigh any authentic Mallorquin culture here. You can further enjoy extensive shopping when visiting nearby streets: Paseo Colom and Josep Trias. If however, you prefer greater spatial boundaries, continue walking along the beach towards quieter Playa de Muro which is less crowded and is backed by sand dunes rather than shops.
Restaurants
There are several restaurants, cafés and bars along the seafront, all targeting an international and budget friendly crowd. The commercial strip bordering the beach has a pedestrianised zone running the length of the waterfront. This is packed with lively and themed restaurants and bars, offering long happy hours, giant cocktails and live evening entertainment.
Nightlife
Attracting mostly Northern Europeans and predominantly German tourists… If you prefer bar hopping to hardcore clubbing, C'an Picafort's mix of Brit bars, karaoke and live (often tribute) bands, all offer a fun night out. If even after all of this, you still fancy a bit of a dance… there's an old-skool disco on Avenida Jose Trias with three dancefloors and six bars.
Hotels
Being a purpose-built hotel resort since the 60’s, the area of C’an Picafort offers numerous and varied accommodation options at competitive prices, with several of them boasting knockout high-rise sea views.
Setting & Location
Looking out to Port Alcudia and Cap des Pinar, the beach curves gently around and into the bay of Alcudia. Walk up to 10km from Ca’n Picafort to Port d’Alcudia, passing through the beautiful Playa de Muro on the way.
The beach directly beside the hotel frontline is usually quite crowded. However, if you venture a little further away, there is usually plenty of room. Located behind the beach, there is a wide pedestrianised promenade where vehicles are prohibited. The seafront continues past the harbour expanding all the way towards the hotel resort and Son Baulo beach.
Water Safety & Clarity
Although it is less sheltered, more prone to waves and sometimes with rougher water than neighbouring Port d’Alcudia, the overall safety of the water isn’t at much greater threat. Its shallow water ensures the beach is still child-friendly, but again compared to Alcudia, it has a greater intensity of increase in drop off to be mindful of.
Abundant in amenities and with a tourist information point, lifeguards are on duty every day from May to October. Public toilets and showers; first aid points; easy access wooden walkways and roped off areas for the reserved use of disabled visitors; plus, the supplying of all-terrain-wheel chairs, all help to make sure this beach is fully accessible to anyone and everyone.
Beach Quality
The majority of this beach has beautiful soft white sand, allowing clear entry into the sun beds that run along it.
Watersports Nearby
Various water sports are available along the beach, including windsurfing, paddle boarding, water skiing and banana boating, plus an entire XL inflatable fun zone, situated directly in the water for the entire family to enjoy. Jet skis are available to hire, along with conventional pedaloes fitted with brightly coloured slides.
Directions
Well signposted and easily accessible, Ca’n Picafort has plenty of parking in designated spots along the entire beach. Regular number 2 buses link Ca’n Picafort to the entire stretch of coastline, including Alcudia and Puerto Pollenca, making the town a logistical haven from which to base yourself and explore the rest of the coast.
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La Coma Colonya Villa
La Coma is set in more than an acre in the exclusive Colonya Valley opposite Pollenca´s Golf Course, yet within walking distance of the Old Town and just a 10-minute drive to Cala San Vicente and Puerto Pollenca beaches.
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Sa Terra Rotja Villa
This elegant villa, set within the private Son Bunyola Estate, combines modern comforts with a serene atmosphere to ensure a truly relaxing holiday in Mallorca.
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Ca Na Margalida Villa
This villa is situated in the rural countryside within an easy drive of both Pollensa town and the Port of Pollensa.
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Villa Esquina
Located in the highly sought-after area of La Font, at the foot of the stunning UNESCO-listed Tramuntana mountains in Pollença, Villa Esquina is just a 15-minute walk from the beautiful historic town centre and a ten-minute drive from Port de Pollença and the surrounding beaches, making it ideal for large families or two families with children. This stunning family holiday home has five bedrooms, five bathrooms, three balconies with amazing views of the surrounding area, and a large heated saltwater pool (fifteen metres long).
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Son Balagueret Villa
Historic four-bedroom villa with a unique bedroom set in a turret, private heated pool, and stunning coastline views.
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Picassa Villa
Picassa is a beautiful country home nestled in the trees in the countryside of Pollensa.
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Ca's Xorc - A Country Hideaway
Luxury retreat nestled in an idyllic mountain setting
Ca's Xorc is the place to stay if you're looking for somewhere rich in history with all the modern amenities. Breathtaking views, gourmet cuisine and a tranquil setting make it the ideal base for a peaceful stay in one of Mallorca's most beautiful corners.
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Son Bunyola Hotel
Historic manor house set within Mallorca’s stunning natural beauty
Son Bunyola Hotel offers an intimate stay, providing the perfect base to explore Mallorca’s vineyards, olive groves, and charming countryside.
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Santa Clara Urban Spa & Hotel
Stylish urban retreat offering prime location, contemporary design, and stunning rooftop terrace views
This charming hotel is located in the historical old town, in the very heart of Palma de Mallorca. It is within easy walking distance of attractions such as the 10th century Arab baths and Palma's breathtaking gothic Cathedral.
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Finca Son Jorbo Hotel
Charming rural estate offering tranquillity, natural beauty and authentic Mallorcan hospitality
Run by a German couple and set in a rural location in central Mallorca with views over the local countryside and mountains, Finca Son Jorbo offers style and comfort in a restored 17th century country house. With the convenience of bed and breakfast and the added benefit of fully equipped self-catered apartments, Finca Son Jorbo is the perfect combination.
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Son Arnau Boutique Hotel
A charming recently renovated small luxury hotel with infinity pool
This unique boutique hotel is within two combined fincas dating back to 1738. With its stylish modern interior and traditional Spanish stone walls, this stunning property is the perfect mix of new and old. The property is reserved for guests from 12 years old upwards.
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Cases De Cas Garriguer Hotel
Family-run agroturismo in the Tramuntana with pool and countryside views
Set within the historic Son Olesa estate near Valldemossa, Las Cases de Ca’s Garriguer is a small, family-run agroturismo in the heart of the Serra de Tramuntana. Surrounded by olive groves and countryside, it offers a quiet base for walking, cycling and exploring one of Mallorca’s most scenic regions.
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Sunset Boat Trip
Sunset boat trip with swimming along the north west coastline of Mallorca
Enjoy an evening cruise along the northwest Mallorcan coastline aboard one of a selection of 50ft vessels, as the mountains transform from pink to orange to red.
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Scooter & Motorbike Hire
Rent a scooter in the heart of Palma and explore the vibrant city and surrounding areas with ease
Renting a scooter is the best way to get around Mallorca. You’ll have the freedom to explore every corner of the island at your own pace, from hidden beaches to charming villages - places only a scooter can take you!
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Romantic Sunset Dinner Boat Trip
Sailing yacht boat trip with romantic sunset dinner for two
This exclusive sailing tour for two is the perfect way to enjoy a romantic evening watching the sunset over the Mediterranean with the one you love.
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PADI Diving Courses
From beginner dives to professional certifications in the heart of Mallorca’s underwater world
Discover a full range of PADI diving courses for all levels, from first-time beginners to professional instructors. Learn, progress and explore the underwater world with experienced guidance in a safe environment.
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Luxury To Escape Yacht Trip
Luxury private yacht trip in Mallorca for up to ten people
Take a trip onboard this luxury yacht along the coast of Mallorca or Ibiza to any destination of your choosing.
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Cycling
Explore Mallorca on two wheels with mountain or road biking adventures
Ride through hidden backroads, coastal routes and mountain trails as you discover the beauty of Mallorca by bike, all year round.
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Barretes Restaurant at Ca's Xorc
Mediterranean restaurant with stunning views and a rural retreat in Mallorca
Barretes at Ca's Xorc Luxury Retreat is built around local, seasonal produce interpreted through a modern Mediterranean lens. The menu features vegetables, herbs, seasonal fruits, cereals and the hotel's own olive oil, with most meat and dairy sourced directly from the farm on site.
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La Bodega Restaurant
Fantastic tapas and service on the main square with a great wine selection
This traditional Spanish restaurant is situated within the heart of Cala d'Or and has a phenomenal reputation for providing fantastic food, service and a welcoming, friendly atmosphere.
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SoY Asian Kitchen and Bar
Your destination for delicious Asian delights and diverse flavours
The little Asia of Mallorca, where the spices of Asia meet the local products of the nearby surroundings.
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La Pappa Restaurant
Authentic Italian restaurant in Cala d'Or, offering traditional dishes in a cosy setting
Enjoy the taste of Italy at La Pappa. They serve delicious homemade pasta and Neapolitan pizzas, crafted with care and tradition. Their Italian desserts and ice creams are also made in-house, offering a true taste of Italy.
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Noir Mallorca Café
Trendy café and bar open all day, on the southeast coast of Mallorca
Welcome to Noir, your go to food bar in the heart of Cala D'or, Mallorca. They offer all-day breakfast, brunch, and a great selection of coffee, tea and wine.
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Diferent Restaurant
Fantastic original restaurant with a variety of cuisines and great service
Located in the heart of Cala d'Or, Restaurant Diferent is housed in one of the town's oldest buildings, an old mill, which allows an authentic Mallorcan, yet intimate and exclusive setting for your gathering. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, with unique, vintage decorations that bring a fresh charm. It truly stands out beyond its eccentric and fun decor, offering a vast international menu, a wide selection of wines, cocktails and fantastic, friendly service.
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Lola Bar
Lola is your go to for the ultimate DJ bar experience with great music and atmosphere
Lola is a DJ bar in the heart of Cala d'Or, open from daytime sessions through to late in the evening. The bar hosts resident and guest DJs playing a mix of genres, keeping the dancefloor busy throughout the night.
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De Tokio a Lima Bar
Rooftop bar serving expertly crafted cocktails and local wines
De Tokio a Lima Bar in Palma offers a relaxed rooftop experience with a focus on exceptional cocktails. Located above the iconic Paseo del Borne, the bar combines city views with a menu of drinks designed to impress. Each cocktail is carefully prepared using quality spirits, fresh ingredients, and inventive combinations that highlight flavour and balance.
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Mikel & Pintxo Tapas Bar & Restaurant
Seafront Palma restaurant offering tapas, pintxos, paella, and a curated drinks selection
Mikel & Pintxo Tapas Bar & Restaurant is a vibrant seaside dining spot located just below the Garonda Hotel on the seafront promenade opposite Playa de Palma. Specialising in Spanish cuisine, tapas, and wine, it’s an ideal destination for sharing great food and drinks with friends or family.
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La Cabana Poolbar & Lounge
Stylish poolside bar and lounge at Portals Hills with cocktails, Mediterranean dining, and sunset views
La Cabana Poolbar & Lounge at Portals Hills is a dreamy and unforgettable destination for drinks, dining, and relaxation in Mallorca. Situated in front of the infinity swimming pool and framed by impressive large windows, the bar offers stunning views that perfectly complement its stylish setting.
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Purobeach Illetas Beach Club
Seafront Mediterranean bliss with dining, wellness, and unforgettable sunsets
Purobeach Illetas Beach Club offers a quintessential Mediterranean escape in the heart of Mallorca’s Illetas resort. Opened in May 2017, this stylish beach club combines natural beauty, elegant design, and the signature Puro spirit to create an unforgettable seafront experience. With direct access to the crystal-clear waters, sun-soaked terraces, and panoramic views of the Bay of Palma, every moment here celebrates the very best of the island.
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Hostal Cuba Bar and Restaurant
Sky bar, restaurant and nightclub in the cool and trendy Santa Catalina area
Housed in a striking colonial-style building at the edge of Palma’s trendy Santa Catalina district, this is a long-standing local favourite that blends good food, great views and a vibrant social scene. Having made its mark in recent years as one of the more sophisticated venues within the hip city district, its Sky Bar is undoubtedly a great choice in which to start your night. Just a few blocks from the island’s best-known food market, the kitchen makes the most of fresh, seasonal produce, creating a menu of healthy, flavourful dishes served from breakfast through to late dinner.
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S'Albufera Natural Park 
S'Albufera Natural Park
Wonderful wetlands, perfect for bird watching and nature enthusiasts
Just off the coast road 5km south of Port d'Alcudia in the north west of Mallorca, the S'Albufera wetlands make a welcome relief from long stretches of crowded beach.
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Son Real Archaeological Site, Santa Margalida
A huge prehistoric cemetery situated along the coast from Can Picafort at Son Real
Situated within the Son Real public estate, the necropolis is still an active archaeological site. Acquired by the Balearic Islands Government in 2002 with the aim of preserving its natural and ethnological wealth and, in particular, the archaeological sites.
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Sa Bassa Blanca Museum
Gallery & sculpture park in a beautiful setting in the far north of Mallorca
This eclectic mixture of art and sculpture, set in beautiful parkland in the north of Mallorca is one to put on your list of things to do.
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Roman Remains of Pollentia
Ancient Roman town & theatre in the north of Mallorca
Pollentia was founded by the consul Qintus Caecilius Metellus in 123 BC in the strategic location between the bays of Pollenca and Alcudia. It was the most important city in the Balearics duing the Roman period and covered an area of 15-20 hectares.
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Can Planes Contemporary Art Museum, sa Pobla
Exhibitions of contemporary Mallorcan art
Can Planes Museum of Contemporary Art is located in sa Pobla in the north of Mallorca. It occupies the ground floor of the old manor house Can Planes that was refurbished and modified in 1998. It's permanent collection is composed of over a hundred works by artists living in Mallorca.
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S'Albufereta Nature Reserve 
S'Albufereta Nature Reserve
Great natural spot for bird watching, in the north west of Mallorca
S'Albufereta de Pollensa is a wetland nature reserve in the north of the island, however, it is largely private property. Visitors can drive along the main road from Pollenca to Alcudia to view the habitats.
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Real Bendinat Golf Course
18-hole golf course just to the west of Palma, Mallorca
The Bendinat Royal Golf Course is magnificently situated 7 kilometres west of Palma, in an extensive wooded valley and in the heart of the Bendinat Housing Estate.
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Son Servera Golf Course
Established golf course in north-east Mallorca
This golf club is located next to the sea in beautiful natural surroundings. The course was designed by John Harris and opened originally as a 9-hole course in 1967.
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T-Golf and Country Club
One of the oldest and most respected golf courses in Mallorca
The views from the 8th and 11th holes alone are worth a visit to the T Golf and Country Club Poniente. The recently renovated clubhouse is a perfect place to relax and unwind after an unforgettable day of golf.
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Alcanada Golf Course
Rated 18-hole golf course in Mallorca - beautiful coastal situation
Looking to play golf by the sea, then Alcanada might be the course for you. It's situated in the north of Mallorca on the peninsula of Alcudia. The golf course opened in 2003 and was designed by Robert Trent Jones Jr.
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Canyamel Golf Course
18-hole golf course in north-east Mallorca
This golf course, situated in Canyamel in the nort-east of Mallorca, is renowned for being one of the most beautiful on the island.
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Son Antem Golf Course
Two 18-hole golf courses in central Mallorca
There are two courses at Son Antem Golf Club - the masterpieces of Francisco López Segalés, one of Spain’s leading course designers. Since 1990, he has designed courses in all the major resort areas of Spain. With Son Antem, Segalés has garnered rave reviews from professional golfers and vacationing ones alike.
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Puerto Alcudia (Port d'Alcudia) 
Puerto Alcudia (Port d'Alcudia)
The most popular place in Mallorca for family beach holidays
On the north coast of Mallorca lies the Bay of Alcudia, a gorgeous coastline comprising of turquoise shallow waters and long, soft golden sandy beaches. It is therefore not much of a surprise to find Majorca's biggest beach resort here. From Port d'Alcudia, in the west, to Can Picafort 10km down the coast, you will find a strip of apartment blocks and resort style hotels that offer everything from budget self-catering to luxurious five-star accommodation.
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Muro 
Muro
Traditional rural town in the north of Majorca
This small town between Inca and the S'Albufera marshes is a sleepy little place, a typical rural Mallorcan town.
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Alcúdia 
Alcúdia
Medieval walled town in the north-east of Mallorca
The medieval town of Alcúdia is the main hub for visitors in the north of the island. Set on a peninsula between the bays of Pollença and Alcúdia, it offers a lovely mix of historic charm and genuine local character. Its beautifully preserved old town and welcoming atmosphere make it a popular spot throughout the year.
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Sa Pobla 
Sa Pobla
Traditional rural town in the north of Majorca
Sa Pobla, 4km north of Muro, is known as Mallorca's vegetable basket. This fertile area of marshes reclaimed as farmland is referred to as 'the land of a thousand windmills', and there is a decent autumn fair that showcases their local agricultural produce in November. Some of these wetlands have been protected as part of s'Albufera Natural Park.
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Colònia de Sant Pere 
Colònia de Sant Pere
Small coastal town in north-east Mallorca
Set within the municipality of Arta, Colònia de Sant Pere is a small, unpretentious fishing village located on the northeast. It's one of few villages on Mallorca’s coastline to resist succumbing to tourism, which means that, even in the peak summertime, the most common language you will hear on its beach is Spanish.
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Puerto Pollensa 
Puerto Pollensa
A popular family resort in the north-west of Mallorca
Puerto Pollensa, also known as Port de Pollença, is an established, family-friendly tourist resort in the north of Mallorca. Like many Mallorcan coastal towns, the resort was formerly a fishing village servicing the local area. It still features a large marina which nowadays harbours leisure boats more than fishing boats, but you can still see many traditional ‘llaüts’ used by the Mallorcans for catching fish.
