Beach profile · South-west
Platja de Santa Ponça
Last checked: September 2026
Wide main beach of Santa Ponça with a shady pine grove at the back and complete infrastructure.
In brief
Why Platja de Santa Ponça?
Offers plenty of space on the sand, shady spots under pine trees and a huge range of water sports and places to eat and drink.
Who is it suitable for?
- Families
- Water sports enthusiasts
- Groups
Less suitable for
- Nature lovers seeking peace and quiet
Beach and water
Surface: fine sand, length approx. 560 m, beach depth approx. 100 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: natural shade and parasols. Lifeguards: seasonal.
Getting there and parking
Parking: free car park. Walk of about 4 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
Snorkelling is worthwhile along the rocky edges. Diving is possible. SUP and paddling are possible. Available on site: pedal boats, parasailing, jet ski, SUP.
Safety and particular risks
Shallow entry over a wide area.
Beach facts
- Region
- South-west
- Municipality
- Calvià
- Nearest town
- Santa Ponça
- Surface
- Fine sand
- Length
- approx. 560 m
- Water entry
- shallow entry
- Waves
- calm
- Shade
- natural shade and parasols
- Food and drink
- Restaurant
- Parking
- free car park
- Walk
- 4 minutes
- Bus
- yes
- Lifeguards
- seasonal
- Accessibility
- wheelchair accessible
- Coordinates
- 39.5167, 2.4794
Location of Platja de Santa Ponça on Mallorca.
Practical tip
Behind the pine grove there is a playground and public parking areas, mostly free of charge.
Beaches nearby
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Platja Romana & Torà
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Platja de Palmira
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Cala Fornells
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Platja del Mago
Tiny, beautiful nudist sandy cove next to Portals Vells, famous for the film 'The Magus', shot in 1967. View beach profile →
Next steps
Region
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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 Santa Ponça
Where can you park at Platja de Santa Ponça?
Parking: free car park. Walk of about 4 minutes.
Is Platja de Santa Ponça 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: natural shade and parasols.
Image credits: Platja de Santa Ponça: Photo Rafax, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons