Best Beaches in Mallorca in May
We rank the 18 beaches to visit in Mallorca in May. Es Trenc (Spain) comes first with 4.7 / 5, followed by Cala Santanyi, Cala Torta.
The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from May to October. 12 of the 18 have easy access, and 2 are hidden gems.
1Es Trenc
Mallorca, Spain · 4.7 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CMallorca's finest untouched beach — miles of pristine white sand, turquoise shallow water, and no high-rise hotels in sight.
2Cala Santanyi
Santanyi, Mallorca · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA small sandy cove tucked between pine-covered cliffs on the south-east coast of Mallorca, with calm turquoise water.
3Cala Torta
Arta, Mallorca · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °CA wide, undeveloped sand beach on the north-east coast of Mallorca near Arta, with golden sand and clear water.
4Calo des Moro
Santanyi, Mallorca · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °CA very small sandy cove squeezed between rocky walls on Mallorca south-east coast, known for its turquoise water.
5Formentor Beach
Pollensa, Mallorca · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA sheltered bay of pale sand and shallow turquoise water at the foot of the Formentor peninsula in northern Mallorca, backed by pine trees.
6Cala Deia
Deia, Mallorca · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CA tiny pebble and rock cove at the end of a narrow valley below the village of Deia, with very clear water and a fishing-hut feel.
7Cala des Matzoc
Arta, Mallorca · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CA quiet sandy cove on the north-east coast of Mallorca near Arta, with clear water and low cliffs behind the beach.
8Cala Llombards
Santanyi, Mallorca · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °CA small sandy cove on the south-east coast of Mallorca, set between low rocky cliffs and pine trees with clear shallow water.
9Cala Mesquida
Capdepera, Mallorca · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA wide sandy bay in the north-east of Mallorca, backed by dunes and low hills.
10Cala Mondragó
Mallorca, Spain · 4.5 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA sheltered turquoise cove backed by pines inside a natural park, with the sandy bay of S'Amarador alongside.
11Cala Agulla
Capdepera, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CA wide sandy bay on the north-east coast of Mallorca, backed by pine forest and dunes.
12Canyamel Beach
Canyamel, Capdepera, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CA small sandy beach of roughly 300 m at the mouth of a green valley on the east coast of Mallorca.
13Platja de Muro
Muro, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA long beach of fine sand in the Bay of Alcudia, backed by dunes and an old watchtower.
14Platja de Muro, Mallorca
Playa de Muro, Alcudia, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CPlatja de Muro is a long white-sand beach on Alcudia Bay in north-east Mallorca, with shallow warm water and pine trees behind the dunes.
15Sa Calobra
Escorca, Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °CA small pebble cove at the end of a winding mountain road in the Serra de Tramuntana.
16Sant Elm Beach
Sant Elm, Andratx, Mallorca · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CA small sandy bay in the village of Sant Elm at the south-west tip of Mallorca, with the island of Sa Dragonera offshore.
17Cala Millor
Sant Llorenc des Cardassar, Mallorca · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °CA long, wide sandy bay on the east coast of Mallorca, backed by a palm-lined promenade of restaurants and hotels.
18Son Moll Beach
Cala Ratjada, Mallorca · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °CA broad sandy beach beside the town of Cala Ratjada in north-east Mallorca, with rows of sunbeds and hotels behind.
Quick comparison
| # | Beach | Country | Score | Water | Best season | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Es Trenc | Spain | 4.7 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 2 | Cala Santanyi | Spain | 4.6 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 3 | Cala Torta | Spain | 4.6 | 23 °C | May–October | Moderate |
| 4 | Calo des Moro | Spain | 4.6 | 24 °C | May–October | Challenging |
| 5 | Formentor Beach | Spain | 4.6 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 6 | Cala Deia | Spain | 4.5 | 24 °C | May–October | Moderate |
| 7 | Cala des Matzoc | Spain | 4.5 | 24 °C | May–October | Moderate |
| 8 | Cala Llombards | Spain | 4.5 | 24 °C | May–October | Moderate |
| 9 | Cala Mesquida | Spain | 4.5 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 10 | Cala Mondragó | Spain | 4.5 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 11 | Cala Agulla | Spain | 4.4 | 23 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 12 | Canyamel Beach | Spain | 4.4 | 23 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 13 | Platja de Muro | Spain | 4.4 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 14 | Platja de Muro, Mallorca | Spain | 4.4 | 25 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 15 | Sa Calobra | Spain | 4.4 | 23 °C | May–October | Moderate |
| 16 | Sant Elm Beach | Spain | 4.3 | 23 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 17 | Cala Millor | Spain | 4.2 | 23 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 18 | Son Moll Beach | Spain | 4.2 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when the beach usual swimming season covers the month, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated beaches to visit in Mallorca in May?
Our top three are Es Trenc (4.7 out of 5), Cala Santanyi (4.6 out of 5), Cala Torta (4.6 out of 5). Scores are editorial ratings from the EuroShores team.
When is the best time to visit these beaches?
Most are at their best from May to October. Water temperatures average about 24 degrees C in season. Each beach page lists its exact season.
Which of these beaches are easiest to reach?
Es Trenc, Cala Santanyi, Formentor Beach, Cala Mesquida, Cala Mondragó and 7 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.