Europe's Top 50+ Beaches
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Cala Varques // Spain
Olaf Tausch It is likely that the name of this beach, Cala Varques, is derived from Catalan word for cows, "vaques". Once upon a time they were the most common visitors to the beach, wandering down from the local farm to take in the scenery. Things have changed a little since those days.
Despite the remote location and fairly convoluted access Cala Varques… read more »
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Playa de Alcúdia // Spain
© lunamarina Alcúdia's main beach lies at the northern end of a vast curving stretch of fine white sand. In fact this is the largest beach on Mallorca running for seven kilometres along the shores of Alcudia Bay.
Being one of the major resort towns on the island you might expect Alcudia Beach to be blighted with the overdevelopment seen on some of… read more »
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Cala Pi // Spain
Graeme Churchard Nestled among the craggy cliffs and pine trees of Mallorca's south coast is the pretty little cove of Cala Pi. Like many of the beaches on this picturesque stretch of coast it sits at the head of a deep inlet providing safe shallow waters for beachgoers to enjoy.
A number of beaches on Mallorca are situated in "torrents". These are the… read more »
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Cala Llombards // Spain
King Otto Mallorca's southeast coast is characterised by rugged cliffs and a covering of pine trees. It is in just such a setting that we find the lovely beach of Cala Llombards. What sets the beach here apart though is the deep inlet it is set in. This effectively creates a narrow bay with sheltered, shallow waters extending along its length.
Cala Llombards is… read more »
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Cala Anguila // Spain
© lapping Cala Anguila is a lovely little cove on Mallorca's east coast, not far from Porto Cristo. It features soft golden sand, crystal-clear turquoise waters, and is framed by rocky cliffs that provide a sense of seclusion. The calm, shallow waters make it ideal for swimming and snorkelling.
Despite its relatively small size, Cala Anguila has fairly good facilities, including sunbed… read more »
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