The 14 Best Mallorca Beaches
The biggest of the Balearic Islands, Mallorca has a whole host of world-class beaches in its locker, from golden sandy ones to tucked-away pebbled spots. In fact, there are more than 20 with Blue Flag approval, thanks to their top-notch credentials.
Party animals can head for the livelier sands of Magaluf and Palma Nova, where watersports and beach bars are a near-certainty.
For a more laidback spot, Alcudia's a winner with families. This huge stretch of shoreline is peppered with ice-cream shops, cafes and child-friendly restaurants.
And if you're after a secluded spot away from the crowds, then the shingle beach of Cala Truent is the place to head to. You'll find it nestled in Mallorca's northwest, with just an emerald green forest and a rocky backdrop for company. It's quite a way from the nearest bars and restaurants too, which keeps it quiet, but also means you'll need to bring the supplies for the day.
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1. Caló des Moro
© facundohimself Great for:- Swimming
Hidden away in a deep rocky inlet near Mallorca's southern tip is the picturesque little cove of Caló des Moro. For many years this was one of the island's true hidden gems, but over the years, as photos surfaced in the travel media this idyllic spot's cover has been well and truly blown. With images of bright white sand and crystal clear turquoise water framed by steep, tree-topped cliffs it… read more »
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2. Platja de Formentor
© Pauloresende Great for:- Swimming
The highly rated Platja de Formentor can be found on a peninsula in the island's rugged far north. Arcing around Cala Pi de la Posada Bay, its waters are calmed by the dominating presence of Formentor headland at its easternmost point.
Formentor beach is surrounded by the pleasant wooded slopes of the Tramuntana Mountains, which echoes with birdsong and is steeped in the fragrance of pines. Running for a length of… read more »
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3. S'Amarador
Falco Ermert Great for:- Family
- Swimming
Set among the pine trees of the Mondrago National Park S'Amarador is arguably the most beautiful beach on Mallorca. A combination of fine white sand and shallow azure water this really is an unspoilt gem.
S'Amarador beach lies within the shelter of a T-shaped bay not far from the southern tip of the island. The beach is about the same distance from the popular resort of Cala d'Or and the pretty… read more »
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4. Cala Mesquida
dronepicr Great for:- Swimming
- Kitesurfing
Located on a remote stretch of the rugged north-eastern coast of Mallorca is an oasis of beautiful soft, white sand lapped by crystal-clear turquoise waters. The beach of Cala Mesquida is a true gem with the perfect balance of a stunning setting and all the facilities you'll need for a family day at the beach.
The beach of Cala Mesquida is set in a small bay with a backdrop of sand… read more »
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5. Es Trenc Beach
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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6. Cala Sa Calobra
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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7. Cala Torta
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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8. Cala Varques
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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9. Playa de Alcúdia
© 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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10. Cala Llombards
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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11. Cala Agulla
© 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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12. Cala Pi
Graeme Churchard Great for:- Family
- Snorkeling
- Swimming
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 long gorges carved into the limestone by the action of… read more »
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13. Cala Anguila
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14. Porto Cristo
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- Swimming
