Magaluf beach

South-west (Palma, Portals, Andratx, Santa Ponça)

Magaluf

Magaluf is a seaside resort in south-west Mallorca with a long, wide sandy beach, a water park and the densest party and club scene on the island – with a transfer time of only around 30 minutes from the airport.

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The beach is much wider than the nightlife would suggest.

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Magaluf has two faces: by day a very wide, gently shelving beach with family activities and water sports, by night the Punta Ballena with clubs and bars. The two are close together, but you can keep them apart when choosing your hotel. The municipality has regulated the nightlife more strictly in recent years, and the resort is now less clearly a party destination than its reputation suggests.

Is Magaluf right for your holiday?

Well suited to

  • A short transfer and a wide sandy beach
  • Nightlife and clubs in one place
  • Budget trips and groups
  • Water sports and a water park

Less suited to

  • People looking for peace and quiet
  • Authentic island life
  • Culture lovers

At a glance

Region
South-west (Palma, Portals, Andratx, Santa Ponça)
From the airport
27 km · approx. 30 min
Without a car
4/5
Nearby beaches
–
Coordinates
39.5091, 2.5333

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Editorial assessment from 1 to 5 – for comparing places, not as a rating.

  • Beach4/5
  • Peace and quiet1/5
  • Nightlife5/5
  • Families3/5
  • Culture1/5
  • Food & drink2/5

On the ground

What makes Magaluf special

Platja de Magaluf

Wide, gently shelving sandy beach stretching over a kilometre, with full facilities and water sports.

Punta Ballena

The street with the highest density of clubs on the island – loud at night, unremarkable by day.

Water park and boat trips

Catamaran and speedboat trips start right here, and the large water park is on the edge of town.

Close to Palma

Palma's old town can be reached by bus in about 30 minutes – a day trip without a car.

Accommodation

Where to stay in Magaluf?

  • Northern beachfront

    Quieter part towards Palmanova, family-oriented hotels.

  • Punta Ballena

    Centre of the nightlife – it is loud here until the early hours.

  • Sol de Mallorca

    Villa area above the cliffs to the south, quiet but without a centre within walking distance.

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Getting around

The beach, restaurants, clubs and bus stops are within walking distance; Palma can be reached by bus in around 30 minutes.

Bus connections: Frequent buses to Palma, Palmanova, Santa Ponça and Peguera; night buses in season.

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Food & drink

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Frequently asked questions about Magaluf

Is Magaluf just a party resort?

No. The beach is wide, shallow and well equipped, and the resort is much quieter in the low season. What matters is how far your hotel is from the Punta Ballena.

Is Magaluf suitable for families?

To a limited extent. The beach, water park and bus connections speak in its favour, the nightlife in the centre against it. Families usually choose the northern stretch of beach towards Palmanova.

Can you manage without a hire car?

Yes. The beach, restaurants and clubs are within walking distance, and Palma and the neighbouring resorts can be reached by bus.

How far is it from the airport?

Around 27 kilometres, about 30 minutes' drive – one of the shortest transfers on the island.

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Image credits: Magaluf beach: Photo Liilia Moroz, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons