The Best Balearic Islands Beaches
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16. Es Trenc Beach // Mallorca
Greg_Men Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Set in the far south of Mallorca, Es Trenc is a large stretch of unspoilt white sand with clear turquoise waters reminiscent of the Caribbean. Despite its remote, wild character this is still one of the best-known beaches on Mallorca and is popular with locals and visitors alike.
Es Trenc is a great family beach as the water is shallow and tends to be calm. There are lifeguards towards the middle… read more »
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17. Cala Sa Calobra // Mallorca
Li-sung Great for:- Swimming
Sa Calobra is well known among the cycling community as it lies at the foot of one of the most epic climbs in Europe. This should give you some idea of the backdrop to this little cove on Mallorca's north coast. Think vertical limestone rock faces as the landscape rises around 700 metres from sea level in just a few kilometres.
The reality is actually even more spectacular than… read more »
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18. Cala Torta // Mallorca
Falco Ermert Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
The wild, west coast beach of Cala Torta has quite a different feel to most of Mallorca's coves and beaches. Situated amongst the rolling hills of the Llevant Peninsula this remote sandy bay has a very natural, pristine air to it.
Cala Torta is around 200 metres wide and sits between low headlands with a backdrop of dunes. As you would expect for Mallorca the sand is white and the sea… read more »
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19. Cala Varques // Mallorca
Olaf Tausch Great for:- Swimming
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 has become quite popular over recent years. Probably a victim… read more »
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20. Playa de Alcúdia // Mallorca
© lunamarina Great for:- Family
- Swimming
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 Spain's holiday coasts. However, this is not really the case… read more »
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21. Cala Llombards // Mallorca
King Otto Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
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 as lovely as any beach you will find in Mallorca… read more »
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22. Caló des Mort // Formentera
© jimmy di lorenzo Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
The tiny yet idyllic cove of Caló des Mort is situated at the eastern end of Playa de Migjorn. A picture perfect semi-circular cove backed by steep rocky cliffs this is one of Formentera's worst-kept secrets.
Besides its diminutive size and rocky backdrop, what gives Caló des Mort its special feel is the colour of the water. It is almost as if somebody has turned the saturation up with every… read more »
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23. Platja d'es Pujols // Formentera
Ireireire Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Es Pujols is home to Formentera's only resort and is probably the most developed part of the island. That said, despite there being no shortage of activities and facilities here it still retains much of its charm.
There is a certain degree of laid-back elegance to Es Pujols and it has there are still a few reminders that this was once a small fishing village. Walk along the beach and… read more »
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24. Cala Trebalúguer // Menorca
Ben Salter Cala Trebalúguer is another of Menorca's south coast hidden gems. Much like nearby Cala Escorxada this little cove is so far off the beaten track (or nearest parking) that few visitors to Menorca ever make it here.
The beach is set in a small rocky bay surrounded by pine forest. Here white sand meets crystal-clear turquoise water creating one of the prettiest beaches on the island.
There are no facilities to… read more »
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25. Cala Agulla // Mallorca
© lapping Great for:- Swimming
- Kitesurfing
Set in a beautiful bay on Mallorca's northeastern coast is the Blue Flag award winning beach of Cala Agulla. With a good-sized stretch of white sand, crystalline blue water and an unspoilt backdrop of mountainous landscape this is one of the island's most picturesque beaches.
A short distance to the south of Cala Agulla is the resort of Cala Ratjada. Although well out of sight this does contribute a steady stream… read more »
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26. Platja de Migjorn // Formentera
© lunamarina Great for:- Swimming
Platja de Migjorn is the longest beach on Formentera, stretching along much of the island's south coast. Strictly speaking this isn't really one beach but a string of sandy coves, most of which are only separated by a few rocks. Each of these has its own character and charms, with some being more popular than others.
Migjorn stretches for nearly 6 km between Cap de Barbaria and Far de la Mola.… read more »
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27. Playa de Espalmador // Formentera
Vicenç Riullop Great for:- Snorkeling
The little island of Espalmador sits off the northern end of Formentera, just across from Ses Illetes and Llevant beaches. To some extent it is like a mirror of these beaches with the same crystal-clear shallow turquoise water and expanse of fine white sand.
Espalmador is one of the most pristine beaches in all the Balearic Islands. The whole island, along with the northern tip of Formentera, is a… read more »
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28. Ses Platgetes // Formentera
Vicenç Riullop Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Ses Platgetes lies on the north coast of Formentera, the smallest of Spain’s Balearic Islands. Located near the village of Es Caló, this lovely stretch of beach features soft white sand, rocky outcrops, and clear turquoise waters. In addition, the beach is relatively quiet compared to more popular spots on the island, making it ideal for a peaceful swim or snorkel.
Ses Platgetes is easily accessible, with wooden walkways leading… read more »
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29. Cala Macarelleta // Menorca
Sönke Biehl Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Cala Macarelleta is recognised as being so beautiful that it sits within a protected Area Natural d'Especial Interes. Owing much of its recent fame to none other than an advertisement for a beer, it is nonetheless a beach which any tourist board would be happy to flaunt, and with good reason.
At Cala Macarelleta a picture-perfect view of white sands and turquoise waters vie for attention against the dark green pines… read more »
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30. Cala Binidali // Menorca
rene boulay Great for:- Snorkeling
- Swimming
Situated on Menorca's rugged yet beautiful southeast coastline, Cala Binidalí is only a 20-minute drive from the island's airport. Sitting at the landward end of a curving inlet of the Mediterranean, its soft sands are surrounded by sheer cliffs of bedrock and native flora clinging on where it can. As a result, the crystal clear waters off Cala Binidali are very well sheltered, and offer good opportunities for those looking… read more »
