Best beaches to visit in Mallorca this summer
The island of Mallorca boasts more than 250 beaches around its beautiful coastline, many of them with the prestigious Blue Flag. From long stretches of golden sand to secluded rocky coves, there is something for everyone.
What you can be sure of is that they all boast turquoise, crystalline waters which are at the perfect temperature for some swimming or to try out a new watersport. To help you decide which to visit on a trip to the island, here are our top picks.
The beaches of north Mallorca are among the island’s most beautiful, with long sandy bays and hidden coves backed by mountains. Resorts are always close by, between which you will find more tranquil coves and bays with crystalline waters. Around the Bay of Alcúdia, beaches such as Platja de Muro offer kilometres of fine sand and shallow turquoise water ideal for swimming. Near Pollença and Formentor, smaller coves sit beneath pine forests and cliffs, creating peaceful, scenic spots perfect for relaxing and enjoying Mallorca’s natural beauty.
Cala Sant Vincenc is a spot of real beauty in north Mallorca, an old fishing village arranged around various little cove beaches and stunning blue water. This cala is known in Castillian Spanish as Cala San Vincente and in Mallorquin as Cala Sant Vicenc.
A short trip out of Alcudia and away from the crowds, is a rugged stretch of coastline featuring beautiful turquoise waters and it’s own island lighthouse.
Situated at the end of a 40-minute hike north of Puerto Pollença, Cala Boquer (also known as Vall de Boquer or Boquer Valley) is a beautiful secluded rocky bay with clear, refreshing water and abundant sea life. A wonderful snorkellers paradise.
Wandering down the waterfront you have your choice of which little beach to stop at, some are more crowded than others and some are almost too small to fit a family on and any patch of sand that can fit them has sun loungers. All of the beaches can be easily accessed from the pedestrian walkway.
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.
This small beach is nestled within a small bay, encircled by the towering mountains in the north-east of Mallorca on the Cap de Formentor. Its remote location and stunning mountainous backdrop make it all the more beautiful, and provides a more peaceful and subdued beach experience compared to many other shores in Mallorca.
The beaches here are wilder and less developed, with dramatic scenery and clear blue water. Along the coast near Cala Ratjada and Capdepera, small coves such as Cala Agulla and Cala Mesquida sit between pine forests, sand dunes and rocky headlands. The water is exceptionally clear, making the area popular for swimming and snorkelling while still retaining a peaceful, natural feel.
A lovely sandy beach to soak up the rays, away from the large scale tourist resort beaches in the north of Mallorca.
Cala Mesquida is a fairly remote beach, located in the north-east of Mallorca, around 15km from Arta and famous for its picture-perfect beach with lovely white sand and crystal-clear waters.
Situated between the towns of Can Picafort and Colonia de Sant Pere at the eastern end of Alcudia’s bay, lies the small seaside resort of Son Serra de Marina. The beach here is called ‘Sa Canova’ and is often referred to as a ‘Dreamland’ thanks to its hazy mountain views and luminescent sea.
An idyllic bay situated between Cala Mesquida Beach and Cala Mitjana on the northeast coast of Mallorca.
Canyamel beach gives visitors a small but perfectly formed, golden sandy beach within the quiet holiday resort of Canyamel.
The beach at Son Baulo is a good antidote to the heaving masses and consumerism of neighbouring Ca’n Picafort. Still busy and still boasting everything you need, Son Baulo has managed to retain some character and a bit more class than its larger and better-known neighbour.
The beaches of north-west Mallorca are smaller and more dramatic, framed by the mountains of the Serra de Tramuntana. Many are pebbly coves with clear, deep water and striking cliffs. Places like Sa Calobra, Cala Deià, and the bay of Port de Sóller offer spectacular scenery where mountains meet the sea, creating quiet, atmospheric spots perfect for swimming and enjoying Mallorca’s rugged coastline.
The Port of Soller offers the only sandy beaches on the west coast of Majorca. This lovely little resort offers two beaches along it's horseshoe bay, all with golden sands and clear blue seas.
One of Mallorca’s most talked about treasures, Sa Calobra, forms an unusual cove found at the head of a gorge of the Torrent de Pareis. Its curious location and dramatic surroundings have inspired artists for many years and still do today.
Cala Deia is a very beautiful small rocky cala with clear waters and rock pools, one of the few beaches on the west coast of Mallorca. It's quite a rugged beach here so you might need to bring a chair or a lilo to lie on.
The east coastline boasts some of the most remote, prettiest little bays although there are also a couple of tourist resorts with soft sandy beaches in the area. Along this coast, resorts such as Cala d'Or and Porto Cristo are surrounded by small calas including Cala Mondragó and Cala Varques. Many are sheltered by rocky cliffs and pine trees, creating picturesque beaches ideal for swimming, snorkelling and relaxing in a peaceful setting.
Surrounded by glorious pine forest and the mountains of the Llevant Natural Park, this scenic beach is around 500 metres long and 50 metres wide. Enjoying its ‘Blue Flag' status, Cala Agulla offers bright, fine sand and clear water with a turquoise hue. This beautiful spot attracts both tourists and locals alike with its wild beauty and combination of sand dunes, pine trees and desert plants.
Cala Romantica is a picturesque cala with turquoise water and golden sand on the east coast of Mallorca.
Cala Varques (also known as Cala Barques) is a quiet, untouched beach about 12 km south of Porto Cristo, on the east coast of Majorca. This beach continues to grow in popularity, with more visitors now than ever before. Despite the summer crowds and 15 minutes’ walk to get there, this beach is well worth your visit.
The largest of eight beaches in the region, this beach spans over a kilometre in length and is approximately 30 metres wide. Whilst it’s fairly busy during the summer months, if you can visit during their ‘off-season’, you’ll find a generous white sand beach with beautiful turquoise water.
Sa Coma is a large and popular beach located five kilometres from Porto Cristo in the east of Majorca. Being one of the island’s resort-based beaches, it is situated in a relatively built-up area which means it unsurprisingly becomes very busy at peak times.
Cala Ratjada is a purpose built holiday resort in the north east of Mallorca, popular with northern Europeans. Cala Moll is the south of the resort and Cala Gat to the north.
Think long, sandy, that are ideal for sunbathing and water sports. Areas like Palma Nova, Magaluf, and Cala Pi feature wide golden sands and shallow, calm waters. Many beaches are lined with palm trees and promenades, offering restaurants and amenities, while quieter coves tucked between cliffs provide more secluded spots. The south coast combines vibrant resort life with peaceful natural corners.
Found on the west side of Mallorca’s most southern tip, Es Caragol is wonderful if you enjoy sunbathing somewhere a little more remote than your usual tourist spot.
Cala Barca is a small but pretty bay on the edge of Mondrago Park in the south east of Mallorca. It's 35 metres long by 25 metres deep and has golden sand.
Spread over a continuous stretch of Mallorca’s southeast coastline, the beach resort of Cala d'Or is made up of several inlets and a group of beaches that can be found in smaller coves, more commonly known as ‘calas’.
Sheltered and protected from the winds, Cala Pi sits nestled between two tall rocky cliffs, with its name 'Pi' deriving from the pine trees bordering its clifftops. You can often see yachts moored at the end of the cove, further enhancing its already picture-perfect visual appeal.
Unassigned to any of the island’s numerous holiday resorts, the stunning beach of Es Trenc is geographically fairly isolated with a wonderful wild and natural feel. With 2km of bleached white sand and transparent water, it's often referred to as more Caribbean than Mediterranean in characteristics.
Es Racó de S'Arena offers a complete escape from the bustle of tourists and is great for exploring or walking. If you're lucky, you could find yourself completely alone here. Even when there are other people, there is enough space to carve out an area which feels private.
The beaches here are famous for their calm, shallow waters and natural beauty. The Es Trenc beach is a long stretch of white sand, often compared to the Caribbean. Nearby coves like Cala Pi de la Posada and Cala Blava are quieter and framed by dunes or cliffs. This region is ideal for swimming, sunbathing, and peaceful walks along unspoiled coastal landscapes.
Considered one of Mallorca's most beautiful areas with its sand dunes, pine forests, beautiful coastline and rocky coves, Cala Mondrago, (often referred to as ‘Caló de n’Alis’) has formed part of Mondrago National Park since 1992, greatly benefitting from the disallowing of any further development.
Calo d'es Burgit is a small bay on the south east coast of Mallorca, just around the corner from Cala Mondrago and within the protected Mondrago Natural Park.
Located in a pretty cove with lovely fine sand, surrounded by rocky cliffs and pine forests, it’s no wonder Cala Santanyi is such a popular beach amongst those staying within the large resort-style hotels in this area. It's more than likely to be crowded with the lucky holidaymakers who have tumbled out of their hotel bedrooms onto the sand directly below.
Unbeknown to most foreigners, this super beach is mainly visited by those who live or rent in the surrounding area, making it somewhat of a local delicacy away from hoards of tourists.
S’Amarador is an award-winning glorious white sand beach that is part of the protected Mondrago National Park (south east Majorca, close to Cala d'Or), and so is beautifully unspoilt.
Escape the crowds on the beaches of Cala d'Or by heading 3 km north to the bay of Cala Sa Nau. This relaxed beach is surrounded by pine trees and is very picturesque.
The beaches of south-west Mallorca are a mix of scenic coves and lively resort stretches. Around Andratx and Port d'Andratx, small beaches like Cala Llamp and Cala d'Egos sit beneath cliffs and pine-covered hills. The waters are clear and calm, perfect for swimming and snorkeling, whilst beaches near Sant Elm offer peaceful, natural spots away from crowds, making the south-west coast both picturesque and relaxing.
Sant Elm has the largest sand beach in the south-west corner of Mallorca, beyond Andratx.
The beach at Santa Ponsa is a lovely golden sandy beach in the heart of the resort, backed by shady pine trees for when you need some respite from the heat.
Playa Oratori is the popular local beach for Portals Nous and Puerto Portals.
Follow a rugged track through pine wood forest to find this beautiful cove on the western tip of Palma Bay. No public transport will bring you here, so you’ll need to taxi through Calvia’s residential streets, or drive from Magaluf or Palma Nova before walking the last stretch to the bay. Ultimately, the best way to arrive here is on the water by boat, with a decent depth and sandy seabed both perfect for anchoring.
Cala Fornells’ overhanging pine trees offer ample areas of natural shade and retreat away from the Balearic sun, not to mention adding to the overall charm of the Mallorcan cove.
Only 9km from the capital of Palma, Illetas is a holiday resort claiming three picture-perfect beaches. Illetas beach is the main beach, and is more sheltered than the huge stretch of sand that makes up the beach in front of Palma's cathedral, making this one of the nicest beaches in the Bay of Palma.
The beaches here are dramatic and often tucked into rocky coves along the Serra de Tramuntana mountains. Famous for its rugged mountainous coastline, cliff edges dominate the area on the west coastline which means that there are just a few precious beaches to visit. Spots like Cala Deià, Cala Banyalbufar, and Torrent de Pareis offer crystal-clear waters framed by cliffs and pine trees. Many are small and quiet, ideal for swimming, snorkeling, or enjoying Mallorca’s rugged natural beauty away from the busier resort areas.
Offering a distinctly different experience from the more typical Mallorcan beaches, Banyalbufar is carved into the dramatic foothills of the Serra de Tramuntana. This small bay bears a few signs of regular usage, with terraced slopes and protective structures that blend harmoniously with the natural surroundings. Once difficult to access, Cala Banyalbufar is now easily reachable via a windy round, allowing all to discover its quiet beauty.
The closest beach to Palma is at Ca'n Pere Antoni. This stretch of golden sandy beach starts just beyond the cathedral. A promenade and cycle path runs along its length but behind these lies the main road that takes you to Palma airport.
Tucked around the corner from Port d'Andratx, Cala Llamp Bay offers one of Mallorca’s most superb views. High cliffs from the surrounding Tramuntana mountains, create the crescent shaped bay filled with calm and beautifully clear water.
Cala Falco is a very pretty and small beach, surrounded by rocky outlets and pine. It is most famous for the trendy beach bar and restaurant that sits in the middle, attracting some of Mallorca's most affluent clientele. situated in the south west of Mallorca. The sea is clear and shallow, and the beach is narrow but deep,
The small resort town of Ciudad Jardin lies around five kilometres east of Palma. Its beach, also commonly referred to as ‘Ciutat Jardi’, lies alongside a quiet promenade lined with palm trees, offering a huge variety of different styled bars and restaurants.
Cala Major is located within Palma Bay, around four kilometres to the west to the city of Palma.
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