Beach profile · South
Platja d'Es Trenc
Last checked: September 2026
Natural sandy beach with shallow, turquoise water and dunes.
The natural beach of Es Trenc lies in the south of Mallorca and is not lined with hotels.
Quick answer
Why Platja d'Es Trenc?
Natural beach in the south with pale sand and shallow, clear water, with no hotel development.
Who is it for?
- Families with toddlers
- Naturists
- Beach walkers
Less suitable for
- Water sports fans who need motorboats
Character of the beach
Natural beach in the south with pale sand and shallow, clear water, with no hotel development. Es Trenc is a beach where it pays to arrive early, because in high summer the car parks are full by mid-morning. There is no seafront road, no hotels and only a few simple beach kiosks. If you only arrive at midday, you will queue at the car park and then walk in the full sun, because there is practically no shade. The water shelves very gently and is turquoise because the sand is pale and fine-grained. The northern section near Ses Covetes is the busiest; further south towards the salt pans it gets quieter. Nudism is common on parts of the beach, especially in the southern section towards the salt pans.
Beach and water
Surface: fine sand, length approx. 2.0 km, width approx. 35 m. Getting into the water: gentle entry, moderate waves. Typical crowds: very busy in high summer. Best time of day: morning.
Facilities
Food and drink: kiosk. Toilets: seasonal. Showers: none. Sunloungers: none. Changing rooms: none. Shade: none. Lifeguards: seasonal.
Getting there and parking
Parking: paid car park. Walk of about 8 minutes. Parking situation: difficult. There is a seasonal bus service; check timetables in advance.
Families and accessibility
The entry into the water is suitable for families with children. Accessibility: limited. A beach wheelchair is available. Dogs: no. Nudism: nudism is common on parts of the beach, especially in the southern section towards the salt pans.
Snorkelling and water sports
SUP and paddling are possible. Available on site: SUP.
Safety and particular risks
No natural shade to protect you from sunburn. Strict environmental rules apply in the nature park.
Watch out in particular for: overcrowded car parks in summer, risk of sunstroke.
Beach facts
- Region
- South
- Municipality
- Campos
- Nearest town
- Ses Covetes / Colònia de Sant Jordi
- Surface
- Fine sand
- Length
- approx. 2.0 km
- Water entry
- gentle entry
- Waves
- moderate
- Shade
- none
- Food and drink
- Kiosk
- Parking
- paid car park
- Walk
- 8 minutes
- Bus
- seasonal
- Lifeguards
- seasonal
- Accessibility
- limited
- Coordinates
- 39.3436, 2.9875
Location of Platja d'Es Trenc on Mallorca.
Practical tip
Permanent beach bars have been removed as part of nature conservation; only simple kiosks remain. Access to the large Na Maquina car park is controlled when it is overcrowded.
Beaches nearby
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S'Arenal de Sa Ràpita
Fine-sand natural beach right by the Sa Ràpita marina, easier to reach than Es Trenc. View beach profile →
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Platja des Carbó
Miles of unspoilt sandy beach with views of offshore islands, south of Colònia de Sant Jordi. View beach profile →
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Platja des Caragol
Unspoilt sandy beach in the far south, framed by dunes. View beach profile →
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Caló des Màrmols
Secluded cove with fine sand and bright marble-like rock formations. View beach profile →
Restaurants nearby
- Tess de Mar · Campos
- Kairiku · Campos
- Sa Canova · Campos
Next steps
Region
More beaches in the South region (Es Trenc, Colònia de Sant Jordi, Santanyí)
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South-east · Cala Llombards / Santanyí
Fjord-like rocky cove with crystal-clear, bright turquoise water between steep rock walls.
Fine sand approx. 30 m gentle entry Snorkelling
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South-east · Cala Figuera / Santanyí
Unspoilt sandy beach in the middle of the Parc Natural de Mondragó, surrounded by dense pine forest.
Fine sand approx. 145 m gentle entry family-friendly Snorkelling
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South · Cala Pi
Fjord-like sandy cove set deep between steep cliffs, with extremely calm water.
Fine sand approx. 100 m gentle entry family-friendly Snorkelling
Frequently asked questions about Platja d'Es Trenc
Where do you park at Es Trenc?
There are three paid access points: at Ses Covetes in the north, the central Es Trenc car park and the access road from Ses Salines in the south. From there it is a five- to fifteen-minute walk, depending on the car park. In July and August the spaces are taken by mid-morning.
Is Es Trenc suitable for families?
The water shelves very gently, which is good for children. The lack of shade and the walk from the car park are the drawbacks – without a sunshade and a supply of water, a whole day with small children is hard going.
Can you get to Es Trenc without a car?
In the summer season, buses run between Colònia de Sant Jordi, Ses Salines and the beach area; the timetables change every year. Alternatively, the Es Carbó section of the beach can be reached on foot from Colònia de Sant Jordi.
Are there restaurants at Es Trenc?
On the beach itself there are only a few simple kiosks; the choice is much smaller than at hotel beaches. There is a wider choice in Ses Covetes, Sa Ràpita and Colònia de Sant Jordi.
Are dogs allowed? Is there nudism?
Dogs: no. Nudism is common on parts of the beach, especially in the southern section towards the salt pans.
Is there shade?
Shade: none.
Image credits: Es Trenc beach with clear water: Photo Yaroslav Syubayev, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons