Cala Major

Who is it suitable for?

• Families
• Hotel guests
• Short-break holidaymakers

Less suitable for

• Nature lovers
• People who feel claustrophobic in high season

Character of the beach

For a city break with a swim, Cala Major is the practical solution: a sandy beach around 200 m long in an urban cove, calm water, bus stop directly above. The Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró is close by, so you can combine a swim with a museum visit.

Beach and water

Surface: fine sand, length approx. 200 m, beach depth approx. 80 m. Water entry: moderate entry, waves calm. Typical crowds: busy. Best time of day: morning.

Facilities

Food and drink: restaurant. Toilets: seasonal. Showers: seasonal. Sun loungers: available. Changing rooms: available. Shade: parasols. Lifeguards: seasonal.

Getting there and parking

Parking: very limited parking. On foot: approx. 5 minutes. Parking situation: extremely difficult. There are bus connections; timetables change with the seasons.

Families and accessibility

The water entry is suitable for families with children. Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible. A beach wheelchair is available. Dogs: no. Nudism: no.

Snorkelling and water sports

Snorkelling is worthwhile along the rocky edges. SUP and paddling are possible. Available on site: SUP.

Safety and particular risks

The rocky sides offer good snorkelling, but take care when there is a swell.

Take particular note: dense development, lack of parking.

Beach facts

Region

Palma

Municipality

Palma

Nearest town

Cala Major

Surface

Fine sand

Length

approx. 200 m

Water entry

moderate entry

Waves

calm

Shade

Parasols

Food and drink

Restaurant

Parking

very limited parking

Walk

5 minutes

Bus

yes

Lifeguards

seasonal

Accessibility

wheelchair-accessible

Coordinates

39.5521, 2.6063

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• Platja de Can Pere Antoni

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Nearby restaurants

• DINS Santi Taura · Palma
• Marc Fosh · Palma
• Zaranda · Palma
• Adrián Quetglas · Palma

Next steps

• Check hire cars Often the only sensible way to reach natural beaches
• Activities in the area Boat trips, hikes, caves
• Find the right holiday resort Stay near the beach instead of driving every day

Region

More beaches in the South-west region (Palma, Portals, Andratx, Santa Ponça)

• Platja de Palma

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  Fine sand approx. 4.5 km gentle entry family-friendly Bus

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• Platja de Camp de Mar

  South-west · Camp de Mar

  Family-friendly sandy beach with an offshore islet that is connected to the restaurant by a wooden footbridge.

  Fine sand approx. 180 m gentle entry family-friendly Snorkelling

  Beach profile Route
• Platja de Sant Elm

  South-west · Sant Elm

  Picturesque sandy beach at the far south-western tip of Mallorca with a direct panoramic view of Sa Dragonera, the 'Dragon Island'.

  Fine sand approx. 130 m gentle entry family-friendly Snorkelling

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