Beach profile · South-west
Platja del Mago
Last checked: September 2026
Tiny, beautiful nudist sandy cove next to Portals Vells, famous for the film 'The Magus', shot in 1967.
In brief
Why Platja del Mago?
Long-established naturist classic with a rustic beach chiringuito and clear water.
Who is it suitable for?
- Naturists
- Snorkellers
- Couples
Less suitable for
- Clothed beachgoers (not prohibited, but unusual)
Beach and water
Surface: fine sand, length approx. 20 m, beach depth approx. 20 m. Water entry: shallow entry, waves calm. Typical crowds: busy. Best time of day: morning.
Facilities
Food and drink: chiringuito (beach bar). Toilets: seasonal. Showers: none. Sunloungers: available. Changing rooms: not available. Shade: natural shade. Lifeguards: not specified.
Getting there and parking
Parking: free car park. Walk of about 5 minutes. Parking situation: difficult. There is no bus connection. The beach can also be reached from the water.
Families and accessibility
Because of the access or the surface, the beach is less suitable for small children. Accessibility: none. Dogs: no. Nudism: official.
Snorkelling and water sports
Snorkelling is worthwhile along the rocky edges. SUP and paddling are possible.
Safety and particular risks
Mallorca's first official nudist beach. Small and rustic.
Beach facts
- Region
- South-west
- Municipality
- Calvià
- Nearest town
- Sol de Mallorca
- Surface
- Fine sand
- Length
- approx. 20 m
- Water entry
- shallow entry
- Waves
- calm
- Shade
- natural shade
- Food and drink
- Chiringuito (beach bar)
- Parking
- free car park
- Walk
- 5 minutes
- Bus
- no
- Lifeguards
- not specified
- Accessibility
- none
- Coordinates
- 39.4756, 2.4786
Location of Platja del Mago on Mallorca.
Practical tip
Very small sandy area – arrive early in the morning to secure a spot for your towel.
Beaches nearby
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Portals Vells (Platja de Sa Chapa)
Idyllic, natural pine-fringed cove with a flat sandy beach, surrounded by spectacular rock formations and caves. View beach profile →
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Platja de Santa Ponça
Wide main beach of Santa Ponça with a shady pine grove at the back and complete infrastructure. View beach profile →
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Platja Romana & Torà
Two adjoining fine-sand beaches in the eastern part of Peguera with trees in the background. View beach profile →
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Platja de Palmanova
Spacious white sandy beach in the heart of Palmanova with a full range of services. View beach profile →
Next steps
Region
More beaches in the South-west region (Palma, Portals, Andratx, Santa Ponça)
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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
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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 del Mago
Where can you park at Platja del Mago?
Parking: free car park. Walk of about 5 minutes.
Is Platja del Mago suitable for children?
Suitable for children: no. Water entry: shallow entry.
Are dogs allowed? Is nudism allowed?
Dogs: no. Nudism: official.
Can you get there without a car?
There is no bus connection.
Is there any shade?
Shade: natural shade.
Image credits: Platja del Mago: Photo Rafael Ortega Díaz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons