Majorca has over two hundred beaches, all very different. Here are the best, by area.
The south
- Es Trenc: the great natural beach of white sand and crystal-clear water, protected as a natural park with no buildings; ideal for lovers of wide open spaces.
- Caló des Moro: a tiny cove among rocks near Cala Llombards, now hugely famous on social media; overcrowded in summer, better off season or at dawn.
- Cala Mondragó: in the natural park of the same name, with two sandy beaches among pines.
- Cala Llombards and Cala S'Almunia, small and picturesque.
The east
- Cala Varques: a wild cove reached only on foot, with caves nearby.
- Cala Agulla and Cala Mesquida, near Capdepera, with fine sand and dunes.
- Cala Millor and Sa Coma, long, well-equipped resort beaches.
- The coves around Cala d'Or and Portocolom.
The north
- Formentor beach, inside Pollença bay, among pines and turquoise water, with views of the cape.
- The long beaches of Alcúdia, Muro and Can Picafort, with shallow water, perfect for families.
- Cala Sant Vicenç, with small coves beneath cliffs.
The Tramuntana and the west
- Sa Calobra and the Torrent de Pareis: a little pebble beach at the end of a spectacular canyon, reached by a winding road or by boat from Port de Sóller.
- Cala Deià and Cala Tuent, pebbly with very clear water.
- The beaches of Port de Sóller and Port d'Andratx (see Andratx).
- Illetes, Portals Vells and Cala Major, near Palma.
- Platja de Palma and S'Arenal, the long, very touristy beach on Palma bay, and Magaluf, the party beach.
Tips
- For the most famous coves arrive early, especially in July and August: car parks fill up and some charge.
- Respect the Posidonia and natural park rules.
- Many east-coast and Tramuntana coves are stony: bring water shoes.
- On beaches without facilities, bring water and shade.
See also Majorca's nature.