Mallorca beaches are world renowned. Did you know there are 262 beaches on this island stretching over 50 kms in total length? That’s a lot of beaches on one little island. Clearly, in our two weeks we spent there we could not have possibly visited them all. However, we visited several and as a result, we put together this list of our favourite ones.
Here are five great Mallorca beaches:
Es Trenc
Why this is one of our favourite Mallorca beaches:
- It’s one of the longest beaches on Mallorca stretching for several kilometres.
- It has super soft sand.
- It backs onto beautiful sand dunes.
- There are lots of beautiful shells to collect.
- It’s preferred by water sports enthusiasts.
- We named it the “beach of the poets” because of the white huts with lovely phrases written on them in Catalan (I am learning Catalan and it was fun to translate them).
Tips:
- If you manage to park here (only about six spots available), you won’t have to pay for parking (5 minute walk through Ses Covetes beach to get to this beach). Otherwise it’s fairly pricey to park at the private parking lot near Es Trenc.
- Pack a picnic. The closest restaurant has many pitiful reviews online.
- There is a nudist section in the middle of the beach. So if you wish to swim naked, head over there. If not, stay in the swimsuit sections.
Sa Calobra
Why this is one of our favourite Mallorca beaches:
- It’s a small pebbly beach flanked by large cliffs.
- It’s located at the end of a gorge created by the Torrent de Pareis.
- You can combine your beach day with a hike or canyoning through the gorge.
Tips:
- If you manage to park here (only two spots available), you won’t have to pay for parking. Otherwise you’ll need to line up to park in the private lot and pay. And it’s not cheap to park there.
- It’s about a 10 minute walk from the parking lot to the beach. But it’s breathtaking. At one point, you walk through a rock tunnel with amazing “windows” onto the Mediterranean.
Ca’n Pere Antoni
Why this is one of our favourite Mallorca beaches:
- It’s in Palma de Mallorca.
- It is a sandy beach.
- You can combine your beach day with some city sightseeing in Palma.
Tips:
- There is free street parking by the beach.
- It’s only a 24 minute walk from the beach to the Cathedral of Mallorca, so you could leave your car here while you sightsee.
Cala Pi
Why this is one of our favourite Mallorca beaches:
- It’s located in a picturesque town of Cala Pi (45 kms southeast of Palma).
- There are plenty of cafes, bars and restaurants above the beach.
- It is a sandy beach nestled between two rocky cliffs.
- The water is very shallow for at least 100 m from the shore (perfect for little kids).
- You can combine your beach day with some sightseeing of Cala Pi, the oldest settlement on Mallorca.
Tips:
- Street parking is free for cars in town.
- If you bring a baby stroller or have mobility issues, be aware there are quite a few steps to descend onto the beach from the town.
Porto Cristo
Why this is one of our favourite Mallorca beaches:
- It’s in the beautiful fishing village of Porto Cristo.
- It is a sandy beach.
- You can combine your beach day with a visit to the famous Coves of Drach and village sightseeing.
Tips:
- We parked for free at Coves of Drach for our visit there, then left our car there and walked into town and then the beach (about a 20 minute walk).
- You can take glass bottom boat tours to see beautiful rock formations under the sea.
We went to a few other beaches, but these five were are favourite. Have you been to Mallorca? What is your favourite beach there? Leave us a comment, don’t forget to subscribe and share with your friends.
Happy travels!
BPK
For other recent blogs about traveling in Spain, see these blogs:
- Top Hikes on Tenerife
- Gran Canaria Landscapes: Photo Essay
- A Day in Las Palmas – a Relaxing Itinerary
They all look so beautiful, how can you pick?! And I love the tips you include for each one – extra info is always helpful!
Thank you! It definitely is hard to pick just one favourite.
I haven’t read much about Mallorca, but these beaches look beautiful! Cala Pi especially– what a dreamy spot to spend a relaxed afternoon.
Yes, Cala Pi is amazing!
All the beaches look amazing! I’m heading to Mallorca over summer so will be sure to visit as many as possible
Wonderful! Have a fabulous time!
Those beaches look amazing and a lot of fun, the perfect getaway during the offseason! I really like your photographies they portray well how you described each beach! I am adding those beaches to my bucket list!
Thank you!
I have never been to Mallorca but these beaches look so beautiful and clean. I love to spend time on beaches and this looks like my kind of place. Your tips for each beach are very useful.
Thanks, Sapna! Yes, the beaches were very clean. There are so many different kinds of beaches on this small island – sand, rock, pebble, whatever your heart desires.
I haven’t been to Mallorca yet, but it looks amazing. I had no idea there were so many beaches. The pictures look lovely and the beaches seem relatively quiet. It’s nice that some beaches have free parking too.
Yes, it was fairly quiet. We went in April so it was before high-season still. I am sure it gets insanely crowded in July and August but I would not want to go those months, because I do not like crowds.
How beautiful! I have never been much interested in Mallorca as I always thought of it as a party island. Well, maybe less than Ibiza, but kind of the same reputation. But I guess this island offers a lot in terms of relaxation and beautiful beach holidays even to people who do not like to party like myself.
It is beautiful. And if you go off-season, you will avoid the crazy crowds and party goers and will be able to enjoy the island as it was meant to be enjoyed. Out in nature and in peace.
I love Mallorca but have only been to two of its beaches and I’m pretty sure neither of them are listed here! They all look so beautiful, I’m feeling like I need to book a trip now!
Soph – sophhearts.com x
I know! I can’t believe how many beaches there are on such a small island! If you went ten times to Mallorca, you could not possibly visit them all.
I’ve never been but it looks beautiful!
Yes, it’s gorgeous. We went in the spring and it wasn’t too crowded which is the way we prefer.
We went to Mallorca for the first time last year and although the town we stayed in was really small and quiet the beaches were gorgeous! I really enjoyed it and I’d love to go back to a different part of the island to explore more in the future!
Jess // foundationsandfairytales
xx
We prefer small and quiet as well. We stayed in an old farmhouse away from any hustle and bustle. We did a lot of hiking, but of course, had to see the legendary beaches of Mallorca.