Beach profile · Palma
Platja de Ciutat Jardí
Last checked: September 2026
Wide, sheltered sandy beach in the suburb of Ciutat Jardí, with children's playgrounds and a relaxed residential atmosphere.
In brief
Why Platja de Ciutat Jardí?
Palma's most family-friendly town beach, with gently shelving water and first-class fish restaurants on the promenade.
Who is it suitable for?
- Families with toddlers
- Seniors
- Residents
Less suitable for
- Party holidaymakers
- Surfers
Beach and water
Surface: fine sand, length approx. 450 m, beach depth approx. 35 m. Water entry: shallow entry, waves calm. Typical crowds: moderate. Best time of day: morning.
Facilities
Food and drink: restaurant. Toilets: seasonal. Showers: seasonal. Sunloungers: available. Changing rooms: available. Shade: parasols. Lifeguards: seasonal.
Getting there and parking
Parking: free car park. Walk: approx. 3 minutes. Parking situation: moderate. There are bus connections; timetables change seasonally.
Families and accessibility
The water entry is suitable for families with children. Accessibility: wheelchair accessible. A beach wheelchair is available. Dogs: no. Nude bathing: no.
Snorkelling and water sports
SUP and paddling are possible. Available on site: SUP.
Safety and particular risks
Protected from heavy surf by breakwaters.
Beach facts
- Region
- Palma
- Municipality
- Palma
- Nearest town
- Ciutat Jardí / Palma
- Surface
- fine sand
- Length
- approx. 450 m
- Water entry
- shallow entry
- Waves
- calm
- Shade
- parasols
- Food and drink
- restaurant
- Parking
- free car park
- Walk
- 3 minutes
- Bus
- yes
- Lifeguards
- seasonal
- Accessibility
- wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 39.5542, 2.6894
Location of Platja de Ciutat Jardí in Mallorca.
Practical tip
Offers step-free access and several shady parking areas in the residential streets behind.
Nearby beaches
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Cala Estància
Almost completely enclosed sandy cove in Can Pastilla with Blue Flag water quality. View beach profile →
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Platja de Can Pere Antoni
Palma's central town beach with views of La Seu cathedral, right on the cycle and footpath. View beach profile →
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Platja de Palma
Kilometres-long, fine-sand town and resort beach with complete infrastructure and a shallow entry into the water. View beach profile →
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Cala Major
Densely built-up but fine-sand cove just west of Palma, with clear water and year-round infrastructure. View beach profile →
Nearby restaurants
- DINS Santi Taura · Palma
- Marc Fosh · Palma
- Zaranda · Palma
- Adrián Quetglas · Palma
Next steps
Region
More beaches in the South-west region (Palma, Portals, Andratx, Santa Ponça)
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South-west · Camp de Mar
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fine sand approx. 180 m shallow entry family-friendly snorkelling
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South-west · Sant Elm
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fine sand approx. 130 m shallow entry family-friendly snorkelling
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South-west · Sol de Mallorca
Idyllic, unspoilt pine-fringed cove with a shallow sandy beach, surrounded by spectacular rock formations and caves.
fine sand approx. 30 m shallow entry family-friendly snorkelling
Frequently asked questions about Platja de Ciutat Jardí
Where do you park for Platja de Ciutat Jardí?
Parking: free car park. Walk: approx. 3 minutes.
Is Platja de Ciutat Jardí suitable for children?
Suitable for children: yes. Water entry: shallow entry.
Are dogs allowed? Is nude bathing allowed?
Dogs: no. Nude bathing: no.
Can you get there without a car?
There is a bus service; check timetables in advance.
Is there any shade?
Shade: parasols.
Image credits: Platja de Ciutat Jardí: Photo Chixoy, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons