The resort of Playa de Palma with a palm-lined promenade, row of hotels and wide sandy beach on the Bay of Palma

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

Playa de Palma

Playa de Palma is the large resort south-east of Palma: around six kilometres of hotels, divided into the numbered beach sections (“Balnearios” 1 to 15) and spread across the municipalities of Palma and Llucmajor. The western part towards Can Pastilla is quiet and family-oriented, and the party centre is around Balneario 6.

Beach holidays Nightlife Families Without a hire car

Balnearios 1 to 15 divide up the six-kilometre-long resort.

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This page describes the resort with its hotels, districts and infrastructure – beach-only information is on the Platja de Palma beach page. The resort borders directly on the airport, and the transfer takes only 10 to 15 minutes. Historically known mainly for the Ballermann nightlife, the western section has developed noticeably towards family holidays in recent years.

Is Playa de Palma right for your holiday?

Well suited to

  • Short-break visitors, thanks to the proximity to the airport
  • Nightlife fans around Balneario 6
  • Families and those seeking peace and quiet towards Can Pastilla
  • Holidays without a hire car, with city buses to Palma

Less suited to

  • Secluded coves
  • Quiet evenings in the centre
  • Countryside holidays close to nature

At a glance

Region
South-west (Palma, Portals, Andratx, Santa Ponça)
From the airport
6 km · approx. 15 min
Without a car
5/5
Nearby beaches
Platja de Palma
Coordinates
39.5155, 2.7444

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

  • Beach5/5
  • Peace and quiet2/5
  • Nightlife5/5
  • Families3/5
  • Culture3/5
  • Food & drink4/5

On the ground

What makes Playa de Palma special

Balnearios as a grid

The numbered beach sections are the usual way to get your bearings: the lower the number, the closer to Can Pastilla and the quieter it is.

Towards Can Pastilla

Low Balneario numbers from Balneario 1 onwards: quieter, more family-friendly section with a small harbour and shorter distances to the airport.

Around Balneario 6

The actual party centre with bars and a young crowd – if you want peace and quiet, don't book here.

Towards s'Arenal

Lively and densely built up, mixed crowd, many large hotels and a wide range of restaurants.

Accommodation

Where to stay in Playa de Palma?

  • Can Pastilla

    Quiet district with a marina, more for families and couples.

  • Balneario 5 to 8

    Centre of the nightlife, loud until late in season.

  • S'Arenal

    Eastern end, dense hotel development, good local shops.

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Getting around

The beach, promenade, restaurants and bus connections to Palma are close together – one of the few places in Mallorca that work completely without a car.

Bus connections: EMT Palma line A2 (city bus service, not a TIB intercity line) connects the airport directly with Playa de Palma and s'Arenal. Other EMT city bus lines run from the centre of Palma.

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Food & drink

Restaurants in Playa de Palma

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    Bar Nito's

    Playa de Palma

    Tapas

    • Casual

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    Little Brunch

    Playa de Palma

    International

    Brunch spot in Playa de Palma near the beach.

    • Sea view

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  • €€

    My Thai

    Playa de Palma

    Thai

    • Harbour
    • Families
    • Casual

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    Steakhouse Tango

    Playa de Palma

    Steak & grill

    • Families
    • Groups

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    VERBANO – Modern Italian Kitchen

    Playa de Palma

    Italian · Pizza

    Modern Italian concept on the Playa de Palma focusing on home-made pasta and stone-oven pizza, seasonal Mediterranean cuisine. Large terrace with a retractable sun roof, open all year round, dog-friendly.

    • Terrace
    • Families
    • Couples

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Frequently asked questions about Playa de Palma

Is Playa de Palma only for party-goers?

No. That applies mainly to the area around Balneario 6. Towards Can Pastilla it is much more family-friendly, and towards s'Arenal things are livelier.

How do I get from the airport to Playa de Palma?

By taxi in 10 to 15 minutes or on EMT bus line A2, which connects the airport with Playa de Palma and s'Arenal.

What is the difference between Playa de Palma and Platja de Palma?

Here, Playa de Palma refers to the resort with its hotels and infrastructure, and Platja de Palma to the beach itself with its sand, water and beach facilities.

Is Playa de Palma suitable for a holiday without a hire car?

Yes. The promenade, beach and restaurants are within walking distance, city buses run frequently to Palma, and the airport transfer is short.

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