Beach profile · North
Platja de Na Patana
Last checked: September 2026
Officially designated year-round dog beach between Can Picafort and Son Serra de Marina.
In brief
Why Platja de Na Patana?
The best beach in the north where dogs may legally swim in the sea all year round.
Who is it suitable for?
- Dog owners
- Walkers
Less suitable for
- Pure sunbathers without a dog
Beach and water
Surface: rock, length approx. 240 m, beach depth approx. 20 m. Water entry: shallow entry, waves moderate. Typical crowds: quiet. Best time of day: early morning.
Facilities
Food and drink: none. Toilets: none. Showers: none. Sunloungers: not available. Changing rooms: not available. Shade: none. Lifeguards: not specified.
Getting there and parking
Parking: free car park. Walk of about 10 minutes. Parking situation: easy. There are bus connections; the timetables change seasonally.
Families and accessibility
Because of the access or the surface, the beach is less suitable for small children. Accessibility: none. Dogs: all year round. Nudism: no.
Snorkelling and water sports
Snorkelling is worthwhile along the rocky edges.
Safety and particular risks
Official dog beach. Rocky-sandy surface with seagrass meadows.
Particular points to note: slippery rocks in the water.
Beach facts
- Region
- North
- Municipality
- Santa Margalida
- Nearest town
- Can Picafort
- Surface
- Rock
- Length
- approx. 240 m
- Water entry
- shallow entry
- Waves
- moderate
- Shade
- none
- Food and drink
- none
- Parking
- free car park
- Walk
- 10 minutes
- Bus
- yes
- Lifeguards
- not specified
- Accessibility
- none
- Coordinates
- 39.7578, 3.1672
Location of Platja de Na Patana on Mallorca.
Practical tip
Park in Son Bauló and walk east along the Son Real coastal path for about 10 minutes.
Beaches nearby
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Platja de Son Serra de Marina
Extensive, unspoilt sandy beach with protected dunes – popular with windsurfers and kitesurfers. View beach profile →
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Platja de Muro (Sector Es Comú)
Unspoilt dune section of Platja de Muro in the S'Albufera nature reserve, with no hotel development. View beach profile →
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Platja de Muro (Sector 1 & 2)
Family-friendly sandy beach with a long belt of dunes and a shallow entry. View beach profile →
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Platja d'Alcúdia
Wide, pale sandy beach with a very shallow entry and play and sports facilities. View beach profile →
Next steps
Region
More beaches in the North region (Alcúdia, Pollença, Can Picafort)
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North · Port de Pollença
Narrow sandy beach on the Formentor peninsula, where pine branches reach almost to the water.
Fine sand approx. 1.0 km shallow entry family-friendly Snorkelling
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North · Port de Pollença
Narrow sandy beach along the famous 'Pine Walk' pedestrian promenade under old pine trees.
Fine sand approx. 1.4 km shallow entry family-friendly Bus
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North · Port de Pollença
Hidden pebble cove in a sheltered valley floor of oaks and pines on Formentor.
Pebbles approx. 80 m moderate entry Snorkelling Bus
Frequently asked questions about Platja de Na Patana
Where can you park at Platja de Na Patana?
Parking: free car park. Walk of about 10 minutes.
Is Platja de Na Patana suitable for children?
Suitable for children: no. Water entry: shallow entry.
Are dogs allowed? Is nudism allowed?
Dogs: all year round. Nudism: no.
Can you get there without a car?
There is a bus connection; check timetables in advance.
Is there any shade?
Shade: none.
Image credits: Platja de Na Patana: Photo Olaf Tausch, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons