Curved bay of Palmanova with pale sandy beach, turquoise water and hills

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

Palmanova

Palmanova is a family resort in the municipality of Calvià with three sandy beaches, a well-kept promenade and a short transfer time to the airport – much quieter than neighbouring Magaluf.

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Three sheltered bays lie right next to each other here.

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Palmanova lies around 20 kilometres west of Palma on the Bay of Palma. Three stretches of beach, the promenade, hotels and restaurants are close together; water sports and boat trips are the typical programme. Magaluf begins right at the edge of the resort – if you are looking for peace and quiet, choose the eastern stretches of beach.

Is Palmanova right for your holiday?

Well suited to

  • Family holidays with a short transfer time
  • Water sports and boat trips
  • Holidays without a hire car with good bus connections to Palma

Less suited to

  • Authentic island life
  • Quiet natural coves right on the doorstep

At a glance

Region
South-west (Palma, Portals, Andratx, Santa Ponça)
From the airport
30 km · approx. 30 min
Without a car
4/5
Nearby beaches
Platja de Palmanova
Coordinates
39.5192, 2.5361

Resort profile compared

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

  • Beach5/5
  • Peace and quiet3/5
  • Nightlife3/5
  • Families5/5
  • Culture1/5
  • Food & drink3/5

On the ground

What makes Palmanova special

Three sandy beaches

Platja de Palmanova, Son Maties and Es Carregador lie next to each other and differ in how quiet they are and in their facilities.

Short distances

The airport, Palma and the neighbouring resorts are quick to reach – which makes the resort attractive for short stays.

Water sports

SUP, banana boats, jet skis and catamaran trips are standard offerings in the bay.

Accommodation

Where to stay in Palmanova?

The resort is dominated by large 4-star beach hotels, family aparthotels and adults-only resorts. Fincas play no role here – the resort is purely urban and tourist-oriented.

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Getting around

Beaches, restaurants and supermarkets are within walking distance; Palma is easy to reach by bus. A hire car is only needed for touring the island.

Bus connections: Palmanova is closely connected with Palma and the neighbouring resorts by the Calvià municipal lines and TIB buses.

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Activities & experiences in Palmanova

Beaches

Swimming near Palmanova

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Location of Palmanova and the nearest beaches.

Beaches

Beaches near Palmanova in detail

  • Platja de Palmanova ↗

    Wide sandy beach (main beach) · Palmanova

    Location:
    Centre of the resort
    Surface:
    Sand
    Families:
    very high
    Facilities:
    Lifeguards, sunbed hire, water sports
    Food & drink:
    many bars/restaurants on the promenade
    Parking:
    available
    Bus:
    yes
    Special feature:
    approx. 500 m long
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  • Platja de Son Maties ↗

    Sandy beach · Palmanova

    Location:
    southern beach towards Magaluf
    Surface:
    Sand
    Families:
    high
    Facilities:
    Standard
    Food & drink:
    available
    Parking:
    available
    Bus:
    yes
    Special feature:
    lively, partly next to an 'adults only' hotel area
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  • Platja d'Es Carregador ↗

    Sandy beach · Palmanova

    Location:
    to the north, by the small marina
    Surface:
    Sand
    Families:
    high
    Facilities:
    Standard
    Food & drink:
    available
    Parking:
    available
    Bus:
    yes
    Special feature:
    somewhat quieter
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Food & drink

Restaurants in Palmanova

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Bars & cafés

Coffee, aperitifs and evenings in Palmanova

Nightlife

Clubs, late-night venues and lounges with evening entertainment.

Topics around Palmanova

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Frequently asked questions about Palmanova

Is Palmanova the same as Magaluf?

No. The two resorts adjoin each other, but Palmanova is family-oriented and much quieter.

Which beach is the quietest?

The three stretches of beach differ; details are in the beach section of this page.

Can you manage without a hire car?

Yes, within the resort and to Palma the bus works well.

Directions

Image credits: Palmanova bay: Photo Liilia Moroz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons