Beach profile · South-west
Platja de Portals Nous
Last checked: September 2026
Elegant sandy beach right next to the Puerto Portals marina with upmarket beach clubs.
In brief
Why Platja de Portals Nous?
Chic atmosphere with a view of yachts and places to eat and drink on the beach.
Who is it suitable for?
- Connoisseurs
- Couples
- Lifestyle holidaymakers
Less suitable for
- Budget travellers
Beach and water
Surface: fine sand, length approx. 150 m, beach depth approx. 25 m. Water entry: shallow entry, waves calm. Typical crowds: busy. Best time of day: afternoon.
Facilities
Food and drink: beach club. Toilets: seasonal. Showers: seasonal. Sunloungers: available. Changing rooms: not available. Shade: parasols. Lifeguards: seasonal.
Getting there and parking
Parking: paid car park. Walk of about 5 minutes. Parking situation: difficult. 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: limited. Dogs: no. Nudism: no.
Snorkelling and water sports
Snorkelling is worthwhile along the rocky edges. SUP and paddling are possible. Available on site: SUP, kayak, pedal boats.
Safety and particular risks
Calm water directly east of the luxury harbour of Puerto Portals.
Beach facts
- Region
- South-west
- Municipality
- Calvià
- Nearest town
- Portals Nous
- Surface
- Fine sand
- Length
- approx. 150 m
- Water entry
- shallow entry
- Waves
- calm
- Shade
- parasols
- Food and drink
- Beach Club
- Parking
- paid car park
- Walk
- 5 minutes
- Bus
- yes
- Lifeguards
- seasonal
- Accessibility
- limited
- Coordinates
- 39.5319, 2.5706
Location of Platja de Portals Nous on Mallorca.
Practical tip
Parking in the Puerto Portals multi-storey car parks is convenient but charged.
Beaches nearby
-
Cala Comtessa
Fine turquoise cove in the upmarket resort of Illetes, framed by pine trees and small offshore islets. View beach profile →
-
Platja de Palmanova
Spacious white sandy beach in the heart of Palmanova with a full range of services. View beach profile →
-
Cala Major
Densely built-up but fine-sand bay directly west of Palma with clear water and year-round infrastructure. View beach profile →
-
Platja de Santa Ponça
Wide main beach of Santa Ponça with a shady pine grove at the back and complete infrastructure. View beach profile →
Next steps
Region
More beaches in the South-west region (Palma, Portals, Andratx, Santa Ponça)
-
Palma · Can Pastilla / El Arenal
Long, fine-sand city and holiday beach stretching for kilometres, with complete infrastructure and a shallow entry into the water.
Fine sand approx. 4.5 km shallow entry family-friendly Bus
-
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
-
South-west · Camp de Mar
Family-friendly sandy beach with an offshore island connected to the restaurant by a wooden walkway.
Fine sand approx. 180 m shallow entry family-friendly Snorkelling
Frequently asked questions about Platja de Portals Nous
Where can you park at Platja de Portals Nous?
Parking: paid car park. Walk of about 5 minutes.
Is Platja de Portals Nous 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 Portals Nous: Photo L. Vadillo - MaLéPhotoSpain, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons