Beach profile · North
Platja de Son Serra de Marina
Last checked: September 2026
Expansive, unspoilt sandy beach with a protected dune landscape – popular with windsurfers and kitesurfers.
Quick answers
Why Platja de Son Serra de Marina?
Relaxed surfer atmosphere at the cosy beach restaurant 'El Sol' and an open view with no large hotel complex.
Who is it suitable for?
- Surfers & kiters
- Naturists
- Independent travellers
Less suitable for
- Families with toddlers in strong wind
- Those who like to rent a parasol
Beach and water
Surface: fine sand, length approx. 450 m, beach depth approx. 130 m. Entry into the water: moderately sloping, waves often high. Typical crowds: moderate. Best time of day: afternoon.
Facilities
Food and drink: chiringuito (beach bar). Toilets: seasonal. Showers: none. Sun loungers: not available. Changing rooms: not available. Shade: none. Lifeguards: seasonal.
Getting there and parking
Parking: free car park. Walk approx. 3 minutes. Parking situation: easy. There is a seasonal bus connection; check timetables in advance.
Families and accessibility
Because of the access or the surface, the beach is less suitable for small children. Accessibility: limited. Dogs: in the low season. Nudism: tolerated.
Snorkelling and water sports
The beach is above all a spot for wind and waves; other coves are better for snorkelling. SUP and paddling are possible. On-site offers: kitesurfing, windsurfing, SUP.
Safety and particular risks
Take care in strong north/north-east winds: high waves and undercurrents.
Particular hazards: strong currents, high waves.
Beach facts
- Region
- North
- Municipality
- Santa Margalida
- Nearest town
- Son Serra de Marina
- Surface
- Fine sand
- Length
- approx. 450 m
- Entry
- moderately sloping entry
- Waves
- often high
- Shade
- none
- Food and drink
- Chiringuito (beach bar)
- Parking
- Free car park
- Walk
- 3 minutes
- Bus
- seasonal
- Lifeguards
- seasonal
- Accessibility
- limited
- Coordinates
- 39.7397, 3.2208
Location of Platja de Son Serra de Marina on Mallorca.
Practical tip
The western section towards the mouth of the Torrent de Na Borges is popular with naturists.
Nearby beaches
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Platja de Na Patana
Officially designated year-round dog beach between Can Picafort and Son Serra de Marina. View beach profile →
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Platja de Muro (Sector Es Comú)
Unspoilt dune section of Platja de Muro in the S'Albufera nature reserve, with no hotel development. View beach profile →
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Platja de Muro (Sector 1 & 2)
Family-friendly sandy beach with a long belt of dunes and a gently sloping entry. View beach profile →
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Platja d'Alcúdia
Wide, light sandy beach with a very gently sloping entry and play and sports facilities. View beach profile →
Next steps
Region
More beaches in the North region (Alcúdia, Pollença, Can Picafort)
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North · Port de Pollença
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Fine sand approx. 1.0 km gently sloping entry family-friendly Snorkelling
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North · Port de Pollença
Narrow sandy beach along the famous 'Pine Walk' pedestrian promenade under old pine trees.
Fine sand approx. 1.4 km gently sloping entry family-friendly Bus
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North · Port de Pollença
Hidden pebble cove in a sheltered valley floor of oaks and pines on Formentor.
Pebbles approx. 80 m moderately sloping entry Snorkelling Bus
Frequently asked questions about Platja de Son Serra de Marina
Where can you park at Platja de Son Serra de Marina?
Parking: free car park. Walk approx. 3 minutes.
Is Platja de Son Serra de Marina suitable for children?
Suitable for children: no. Entry into the water: moderately sloping.
Are dogs allowed? Is there nudism?
Dogs: in the low season. Nudism: tolerated.
Can you get there without a car?
There is a seasonal bus connection; check timetables in advance.
Is there shade?
Shade: none.
Image credits: Platja de Son Serra de Marina: Photo Olaf Tausch, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons