As the dynamic capital of Mallorca and the Balearic Islands, the port city of Palma de Mallorca reflects the diversity that characterizes the Balearic Islands.
Whether you enjoy stories of castles, exploring, or simply spending quality time with your family, Palma de Mallorca will not disappoint you with the best beaches in Spain.
Besides the hustle and bustle typical of the greatest capitals, Palma has the advantage of being by the sea, offering a wide variety of beaches and white sand coves surrounded by warm and calm waters. With more than 250 beaches on the island, choosing is almost impossible. Costa offers you some help with this challenging task. Discover the most beautiful coves and beaches to visit in Mallorca with Costa.
1. Cala Mitjana
Cala Mitjana is a small, unspoiled cove in the south of Menorca. With its blue waters and central location on the island near Cala Gardana, it is accessible and recommended for everyone.
It has nothing to envy of the most beautiful beaches in the Caribbean. Its location is idyllic. A mix of forests and spectacular cliffs. In addition, it is ideal for swimming and diving. This beautiful sandy beach is about 140 meters long and 90 meters wide.
This small and pristine cove with turquoise waters will charm you from the moment you step onto its white sandy beach.
2. Cala Deià
Cala Deià is a small paradise bay in the northwest of Mallorca, 10 km from Sóller and surrounded by the Tramuntana mountain range, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A refuge and source of inspiration for artists of all kinds, Deià is one of the most charming villages in Mallorca, thanks to its pleasant character, tranquility, and ideal location facing the Mediterranean Sea.
The bay of Deià is a paradise on earth. The water is clear with pebbles and fine sand. There is a large bar with magnificent views, ideal for relaxing and sunbathing.
3. Cala Esmeralda
The beach of Cala Esmeralda, located in the east of Mallorca, near Cala d'Or and the Mondragó Natural Park, offers crystal-clear waters like a paradise on earth.
The turquoise waters, fine white sand, endless seabed, and the small cove of Cala Esmeralda, just outside the center of Cala d'Or, are perhaps the region's lesser-known destinations. The east coast combines unspoiled bays with some of the most beautiful beaches on the island.
A magical place to forget everyday worries in a tranquil atmosphere.
4. Cala Ratjada
Cala Ratjada is located in the northeast of Mallorca, 1 hour and 15 minutes from Palma de Mallorca.
Cala Ratjada has two large beaches, Son Moll Beach and Cala Agulla Beach. Cala Agulla is a beautiful beach with blue, crystal-clear waters and an excellent location near the mountains.
On the other side is Son Moll Beach, slightly more commercial but easily accessible, with many restaurants and snack bars right next to it. The latter is also family-friendly as it is within the tourist complex. Golden sands as far as the eye can see, turquoise crystal-clear waters, and an immaculate environment are Cala Agulla's hallmarks.
5. Cala Varques
Cala Varques is a paradise beach with white sand and crystal-clear waters on Mallorca's east coast. Located between Porto Cristo and Porto Colom, the bay is characterized by its peaceful ambiance and idyllic surroundings.
The Mallorcan beach Cala Varques, classified as a natural area with no tourist activity (ANEI), is an excellent alternative to Palma's tourist beaches.
It also features numerous caves and underwater galleries and is very popular for spelunking, diving, climbing, and other water sports.
You won't be able to resist its crystal-clear waters and lush vegetation.
6. Playa de Sant Elm
Sant Elm is a former fishing village located in the west of Mallorca, opposite Dragonera Island.
Plagued by bandits and pirates, Sant Elm was one of the main gateways during the various invasions on the island.
Sant Elm Beach is divided into two sections: a large white sandy beach and a small pebble beach.
The water is clear, clean, and safe for swimming. The beach is also popular with families. Its strong point is its peaceful and unchanging character, despite having become an important tourist destination.
7. Playa Ses Illetes
Located on the southwest coast of the island, Illetas Beach is one of the most popular in Mallorca.
Its calm waters stretch along a quiet 200-meter-long bay covered with white sand and surrounded by hotels, restaurants, and facilities of all kinds.
Located in the municipality of Calvià, but very close to the city of Palma (2 km), Ses Illetes is not very long and is a rocky and sandy beach frequented mainly by locals.
Illetas Beach is magnificent with its crystal-clear waters and soft white sand.
8. Playa de Muro
A true postcard-worthy spot, the Mallorcan beach of Muro will not leave you indifferent. With fine sand and crystal-clear waters, it is one of the largest and most beautiful beaches on the island.
Muro Beach stretches uninterruptedly over several kilometers between two adjacent coastal towns. A paradisiacal place facing the Bay of Alcudia, with spectacular views of the mountains to the north.
Muro Beach is a family favorite thanks to its facilities, which include a children's area, restaurants, parasol and sunbed rentals, showers, and facilities for all types of water sports.
9. Playa Sa Calobra
Sa Calobra, also known as Torrent de Pareis, is a small cove in the north of Mallorca, in the shadow of Mallorca's highest peak, Puig Mayor, 38 km from Sóller.
Access to the village was difficult until 1932 when a road was built in 1933 to allow tourists to discover this natural gem.
Sa Calobra means "snake" in Catalan, a reference to the road leading here: nicknamed "the tie knot" due to its winding and dangerous nature, this route is an adventure in itself, with breathtaking views.
Unmissable, impressive, incredible: there are many superlatives to describe the unique and mythical place of Sa Calobra.
10. Es Trenc
Considered one of Mallorca's best beaches thanks to its spectacular natural setting, Es Trenc is a virgin beach that forms a small paradise surrounded by the calm waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
Isolated, with no hotels or nearby buildings, only vegetation and sand dunes. The water is calm, there are no waves, and the sea is clear and blue.
Here you can also visit the famous salt flats that are part of the region's tradition. Turquoise waters, golden sand, dunes, salt flats, flora, and fauna are wonderful activities that only Es Trenc can offer.
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