Best Beaches Majorca

Because nobody really goes to holiday to sit in crowded bays, we’ve been looking for exceptional beaches in Majorca. We found eight exceptional beaches that will offer you an amazing day due to their location, history and peculiarities. Many of these beaches can just be reached by a small hike. But those, who enjoy peaceful seclusion and relaxation in this calm and beautiful nature, will definitely love these beautiful beaches in Majorca – and maybe even have them all to themselves.

1. Swimming at the river bed: S’Arenalet des Verger close to Artà

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The beach of S’Arenalet des Verger is really remote and unbelievably beautiful: It consists out of the dried river bed of the Torrent des Penya Roja. S’Arenalet des Verger is located about 8 km away from Artà and just can be reached on foot or bike on a 5,5 km long way starting in Cala Estreta. But the way definitely is worth it: The beach has fine, golden sand, the water is turquoise-blue and you will only see less, if not no people at all. This dream beach is ideal for unwinding, sunbathing and relaxed swimming in the turquoise-blue sea. Additionally, you can enjoy the gorgeous views on the left side to the red rock Penya Roja. From the beautiful beach of S‘Arenalet des Verger you can also continue hiking to the close viewpoints Talaia de Moreia and sa Tudosa. For those who prefer a smaller beach, we recommend the nearby beach of Sa Font Celada, whose water always is a few degrees cooler.

2. Wander through the sea to the island: Playa de Alcanada close to Alcúdia

A beautiful beach of Majorca is the Playa de Alcanada, that can be reached easily by car (nearby you can find a free parking). Who looks for peace and the ultimate relaxation will definitely find it in this stunning scenery. The small rocky beach is located close to a golf course and lined with pine trees that provide some cooling shadow. Just about 150 m in front of the coast there is a tiny island with a lighthouse built in 1861. The water is only about 1,5 m deep, so you can easily swim or walk to the island even if you’re not a professional swimmer. This beautiful beach also barely has swell: Playa de Alcanada is a small paradise, mainly visited by locals.

3. Natural beach with clay: Es Canyaret in Lluc Alcari close to Deià

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3 km away from Deià you can find the way to the quiet natural beach of Es Canyaret close to Lluc Alcari, which can only be accessed by a rocky and partly steep trail through the woods. For the about 20 minutes long walk you need good shoes – which also one of the reasons why Es Canyaret is mainly used by inhabitants and therefore is pretty peaceful. This exceptional beach of Majorca scores with crystal clear water, paradisiac views along the coast line and a spring of freshwater where you can find clay. The regular visitors of this beach swear on a poultice of clay just before swimming in the sea, which makes the skin gently soft and provides nutrients and moisture. The just about 6 m narrow beach Es Canyaret mainly consists out of broad rocks on which you can sit down, and it directly borders on steep cliffs. Who looks for a natural and exceptional stone beach in Majorca should definitely spend a day in Es Canyaret.

4. A little bit of paradise: Cala es Carbó nearby Colónia de Sant Jordi

Photo: Carlos Snchez

Those who want to feel like they’re in the Caribbean and don’t want to be bothered by expensive parking fees and many visitors in Es Trenc should hike over to the beautiful beach Cala es Carbó. In just about 15 minutes of distance you can find a place to park and from there walk down to the 1,4 km long dream beach with white sand and shiny turquoise water. This exceptionally beautiful beach of Majorca is less visited and very long, hence always offers some calm and lonely areas for a relaxed sunbath and swimming in this perfect pool. The beach is located in a natural park and surrounded by small dunes full of birds. In summer, many boats and catamarans anchor in the bay to enjoy the clean water and the stunning views to the island na Molino on the opposing side.

5. The pirate- and fango bay: Cala En Basset close to Sant Elm

If you like to connect swimming and sightseeing, you should pay a visit to the exceptionally beautiful beach of Cala en Basset. The little, sheltered pebble bay below the Torre de Cala en Basset is full of surprises: Until the middle of the 20th century, pirates anchored there, and it also offers the coveted red clay that – mixed with some water – is perfect for skincare. The bay of Cala en Basset consists of a small, rocky beach and clean, turquoise water that quickly passes into a shining blue and invites you to take a relaxed swim. On the left top of the bay you can find the watchtower Torre de Cala en Basset that was built in the 16th century and can easily be reached by a little hike. He was built to protect the maritime border since the pirates usually used the little, sheltered bay as a starting point for their raids. From the watchtower you have stunning views to Sa Dragonera, the uninhabited rocky island right in front of Mallorca.

6. The hidden snorkling bay: Cala s’Almunia nearby Santanyi

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Snorkel- and diving fans that like swimming in quiet bays and look for amazing photo scenes should definitely spend a day in the hidden Cala s’Almunia close to Santanyi. This exceptional and beautiful beach of Majorca just offers a small area of sand beach but on the other hand has broad rock areas, picturesque houses, a dazzling coast line and crystal clear water. Due to the low depth of the sea and many rocks in the water, just less boats visit the bay, which makes it ideal for relaxed snorkling and sunbathing. The diverse and marvellous underwater world just waits for you to explore it. The bay is a little bit hidden, but you can reach it by car and park closely, just going down a few steps to the bay.

7. Swimming in-between the mountain panorama: Platja des Coll Baix close to Alcúdia

Photo: Olaf Tausch - own work, CC BY 3.0

If you take the 45 minutes hiking trip through a gorgeous natural park in the north of the island, you can afterwards enjoy Majorcas beautiful beach of Platja des Coll Baix close to Alcúdia. Due to the long way and the quite difficult climbing exercises over big rocks, the Platja des Coll Baix barely is visited - but all your struggles will be worth it when you reach the 220 m long, clean pebble beach. It is embedded in a stunning mountain panorama, the dazzling sea spreads out endlessly in front of you: With a little luck you can enjoy this beautiful beach of Majorca all alone and disconnect completely in this amazing landscape. The bright, fine sand gently passes into the water, quickly getting deeper after a few meters and allowing boats reach this beach as well. After heavy rain you can even see a waterfall at the steep mountain face.

8. Snorkling paradise with cave: Portals Vells in Calviá

Portals Vells is an exceptional beach at the south-west coast of Majorca easily accessible by car. It is loved by inhabitants and tourists but rarely is crowded, because it splits up into three little bays. If you go to the bay at the right side (Punta de Xisclet), you will find the caves „Ses coves de Mare de Déu" at the top corner of the coast, right next to the clean sand beach with clear, turquoise-blue water. You can reach the caves by foot or swim over. The caves were originally used by stranded seamen from Genua (Italy) in the middle of the 15th century, who built an altar for the virgin Mary as a reward for escaping a hurricane. The caves are pretty big and in the back part also a little dark and chilly, which is why visitors are walking the caves impressed and touched, wondering how the seamen lived here so many years ago. When you saw enough of the caves, don’t forget to snorkel through the stunningly beautiful bay to discover the colourful and varied underwater world.

We wish you a relaxed day at those exceptional, beautiful beaches of Majorca!