Majorca Beaches
Alcudia There are about 12kms of beaches around Alcudia Bay, which means there's plenty of space. The beaches near Port d'Alcudia have cafes and bars next to them and a series of cabins that sell food and drink during the day.
Platja De Moro, Alcudia. is a particularly beautiful stretch of the bay that has been declared a protected area so the dunes and pine trees that grow on them are completely unspoilt.
Cala Sant Vincenc, Alcudia. A little further away is this picturesque group of coves; Cala Barques, Cala Clara, Cala Molins and Cala Carbo. Perhaps the nicest is Cala Barques, where a few restaurants are dotted around a small, sandy beach. The beach is bordered by rocks, which become cliffs that plunge into the sea a little further out near the mouth of the bay. It's a taxi ride away but you'd be hard pushed to find a more idyllic location for a romantic dinner or a lazy lunch
Playa de Palma, Arenal. is 5.5km long and 40 metres wide. It is an enormous asset and is looked after accordingly. It was awarded the European blue flag for the standard and cleanliness of the sea and sand.
Cala Gran, Cala D'or. The eight coves that make up Cala D'Or all have their charm but a popular one is Cala Gran where the rocky sides turn into a lovely white beach with umbrella pines shading the sides. There are a few cafes and bars on the sand for drinks and food.
Top Tip Though not strictly a beach, you should make the short trip to Cala Figuera - a steep sided inlet where there is a small harbour for fishing boats. A good time to go is late afternoon or early evening so you can enjoy a drink or some food at one of the restaurants that stand on the rocks looking down over the cove. A taxi from Cala D'Or does not cost a lot and remember to head for Puerto Cala Figuera, not the town
Playa de Magalluf, Playa de Son Matias, Playa Palmanova are the three beaches that serve tourists well and are fantastic. They are cleaned daily, the sand is immaculate and the water is crystal clear. Beaches a little less used often receive less attention and can appear a little shabby. If you fancy bronzing your white bits, there is a nudist beach down the coast at Cala Portal Vells.
Playa Formentor, Pollenca. About twenty minutes walk up the coast is the exclusive enclave of Formentor and the little island of the same name. A popular destination for boat trips and a lovely place to spend an afternoon
Cala Figuera, Pollenca. A more strenuous walk but well worth it when you get there. This rocky cove is a quieter option than Playa Formentor. Take enough money for a taxi back.
Cala Sant Vincenc, Pollenca. A little further away is this picturesque group of coves: Cala Barques, Cala Clara, Cala Molins and Cala Carbo. Perhaps the nicest is Cala Barques, where a few restaurants are dotted around a small, sandy beach. The beach is bordered by rocks which become cliffs that plunge into the sea a little further out near the mouth of the bay. It's a taxi ride away but you'd be hard pushed to find a more idyllic location for a romantic dinner or a lazy lunch.
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