Beach profile · South-west
Platja de Palmanova
Last checked: September 2026
Spacious white sandy beach in the heart of Palmanova with a full range of services.
In brief
Why Platja de Palmanova?
Very clean, with barrier-free facilities and options for water sports and family holidays.
Who is it suitable for?
- Families
- Seniors
- Water sports fans
Less suitable for
- Those seeking solitude
Beach and water
Surface: fine sand, length approx. 500 m, beach depth approx. 60 m. Water entry: shallow entry, waves calm. Typical crowds: busy. Best time of day: all day.
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 of about 2 minutes. Parking situation: moderate. There are bus connections; the timetables change seasonally. The beach can also be reached from the water.
Families and accessibility
The entry is suitable for families with children. Accessibility: wheelchair accessible. A beach wheelchair is available. Dogs: no. Nudism: no.
Snorkelling and water sports
Diving is possible. SUP and paddling are possible. Available on site: parasailing, pedal boats, SUP, jet ski.
Safety and particular risks
Barrier-free access.
Beach facts
- Region
- South-west
- Municipality
- Calvià
- Nearest town
- Palmanova
- Surface
- Fine sand
- Length
- approx. 500 m
- Water entry
- shallow entry
- Waves
- calm
- Shade
- parasols
- Food and drink
- Restaurant
- Parking
- free car park
- Walk
- 2 minutes
- Bus
- yes
- Lifeguards
- seasonal
- Accessibility
- wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 39.5186, 2.5358
Location of Platja de Palmanova on Mallorca.
Practical tip
Plenty of free parking spaces are available along the parallel street behind the beach.
Beaches nearby
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Platja de Portals Nous
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Platja de Santa Ponça
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Cala Comtessa
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Portals Vells (Platja de Sa Chapa)
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Restaurants nearby
- My Thai · Palmanova
- Ciro's Restaurant · Palmanova
- Il Chiringo · Palmanova
- Origin Palmanova Rooftop · Palmanova
Next steps
Region
More beaches in the South-west region (Palma, Portals, Andratx, Santa Ponça)
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Palma · Can Pastilla / El Arenal
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Fine sand approx. 4.5 km shallow entry family-friendly Bus
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Palma · Palma centre
Palma's central city beach with a view of La Seu cathedral, right on the cycle and footpath.
Fine sand approx. 750 m moderate entry family-friendly Bus
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Palma · Cala Major
Densely built-up but fine-sand bay directly west of Palma with clear water and year-round infrastructure.
Fine sand approx. 200 m moderate entry family-friendly Snorkelling
Frequently asked questions about Platja de Palmanova
Where can you park at Platja de Palmanova?
Parking: free car park. Walk of about 2 minutes.
Is Platja de Palmanova suitable for children?
Suitable for children: yes. Water entry: shallow entry.
Are dogs allowed? Is nudism allowed?
Dogs: no. Nudism: no.
Can you get there without a car?
There is a bus connection; check timetables in advance.
Is there any shade?
Shade: parasols.
Image credits: Platja de Palmanova: Photo Liilia Moroz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons