Platja de Palma

Who is it for?

• Families
• Party holidaymakers
• Older travellers
• Water sports fans

Less suitable for

• Those seeking peace and quiet
• Nature lovers looking for solitude

Character of the beach

This is the easiest beach on the island to reach: buses and a cycle path connect it with Palma, and the airport is a few kilometres away. Its character changes greatly from section to section – Can Pastilla in the west is quieter and more family-oriented, the middle balnearios are the heart of party tourism, and s'Arenal in the east is more mixed again.

Beach and water

Surface: fine sand, length approx. 4.5 km, width approx. 50 m. Getting into the water: gentle entry, calm waves. Typical crowds: very busy in high summer. Best time of day: morning.

Facilities

Food and drink: beach club. Toilets: seasonal. Showers: seasonal. Sunloungers: available. Changing rooms: available. Shade: parasols. Lifeguards: seasonal.

Getting there and parking

Parking: paid car park. Walk of about 3 minutes. Parking situation: difficult. There are bus connections; timetables change with the season. The beach can also be reached from the water.

Families and accessibility

The entry into the water is suitable for families with children. Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible. A beach wheelchair is available. Dogs: in the off-season. Nudism: no.

Snorkelling and water sports

SUP and paddling are possible. Available on site: parasailing, banana boat, pedalos, jet skis.

Safety and particular risks

Gentle entry into the water, but heavy boat and water sports traffic in the marked channels.

Watch out in particular for: theft in busy sections, party noise.

Beach facts

Region

Palma

Municipality

Palma / Llucmajor

Nearest town

Can Pastilla / El Arenal

Surface

Fine sand

Length

approx. 4.5 km

Water entry

gentle entry

Waves

calm

Shade

parasols

Food and drink

Beach Club

Parking

paid car park

Walk

3 minutes

Bus

yes

Lifeguards

seasonal

Accessibility

wheelchair-accessible

Coordinates

39.5163, 2.7481

Beaches nearby

• Cala Blava (Cala Mosca)

  Small sandy cove framed by reddish rocks in the residential area of Cala Blava, with fantastic views of the Bay of Palma. View beach profile →

• Cala Estància

  Almost completely enclosed sandy cove in Can Pastilla with Blue Flag water quality. View beach profile →

• Platja de Ciutat Jardí

  Wide, sheltered sandy beach in the suburb of Ciutat Jardí with children's playgrounds and a relaxed residential atmosphere. View beach profile →

• Platja de Can Pere Antoni

  Palma's central town beach with views of La Seu cathedral, right on the cycle and pedestrian path. View beach profile →

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Restaurants nearby

• DINS Santi Taura · Palma
• Marc Fosh · Palma
• Zaranda · Palma
• Adrián Quetglas · Palma

Next steps

• Check hire cars Often the only sensible way to reach natural beaches
• Activities in the area Boat trips, hikes, caves
• Find the right holiday resort Stay near the beach instead of driving every day

Region

More beaches in the South-west region (Palma, Portals, Andratx, Santa Ponça)

• Cala Major

  Palma · Cala Major

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  Fine sand approx. 200 m moderate entry family-friendly Snorkelling

  Beach profile Directions
• Platja de Camp de Mar

  South-west · Camp de Mar

  Family-friendly sandy beach with an offshore islet connected by a wooden footbridge to the restaurant.

  Fine sand approx. 180 m gentle entry family-friendly Snorkelling

  Beach profile Directions
• Platja de Sant Elm

  South-west · Sant Elm

  Picturesque sandy beach at the far south-western tip of Mallorca with a panoramic view straight across to Sa Dragonera, the 'dragon island'.

  Fine sand approx. 130 m gentle entry family-friendly Snorkelling

  Beach profile Directions

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