Best Family Beaches in Mallorca
We rank the 17 family-friendly beaches in Mallorca. Es Trenc (Spain) comes first with 4.7 / 5, followed by Cala Santanyi, Formentor Beach.
The sea reaches about 24 degrees C in season, and most of these beaches are at their best from May to October. 17 of the 17 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.
3Formentor 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.
4Cala 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.
5Cala 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.
6Cala 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.
7Cala Ferrera, Mallorca
Cala Ferrera, Felanitx, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CCala Ferrera is a small cove of fine sand on the east coast of Mallorca, with clear turquoise water and pine trees on the slopes above.
8Canyamel 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.
9Platja 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.
10Platja 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.
11Playa de Colonia de Sant Jordi, Mallorca
Colonia de Sant Jordi, Ses Salines, Mallorca · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CColonia de Sant Jordi is a quiet seaside village on the south coast of Mallorca with a small beach of fine sand and clear shallow water, and a harbour with fishing boats.
12Playa de Santa Ponsa, Mallorca
Santa Ponsa, Calvia, Mallorca · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CSanta Ponsa is a sheltered bay on the south-west coast of Mallorca with a wide beach of fine sand and calm, shallow water.
13Sant 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.
14Cala 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.
15Estanyol Beach
North-east coast, Mallorca · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CA small sandy beach on the north-east coast of Mallorca with rocky edges, calm clear water and a relaxed local feel.
16Son 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.
17Platja de Portals Nous, Mallorca
Portals Nous, Calvia, Mallorca · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °CPlatja de Portals Nous is a small sandy beach on the south-west coast of Mallorca beside a large marina with luxury yachts, a short drive from Palma.
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 | Formentor Beach | Spain | 4.6 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 4 | Cala Mesquida | Spain | 4.5 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 5 | Cala Mondragó | Spain | 4.5 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 6 | Cala Agulla | Spain | 4.4 | 23 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 7 | Cala Ferrera, Mallorca | Spain | 4.4 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 8 | Canyamel Beach | Spain | 4.4 | 23 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 9 | Platja de Muro | Spain | 4.4 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 10 | Platja de Muro, Mallorca | Spain | 4.4 | 25 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 11 | Playa de Colonia de Sant Jordi, Mallorca | Spain | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 12 | Playa de Santa Ponsa, Mallorca | Spain | 4.3 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 13 | Sant Elm Beach | Spain | 4.3 | 23 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 14 | Cala Millor | Spain | 4.2 | 23 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 15 | Estanyol Beach | Spain | 4.2 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
| 16 | Son Moll Beach | Spain | 4.2 | 24 °C | May–October | Easy |
| 17 | Platja de Portals Nous, Mallorca | Spain | 4.1 | 25 °C | June–September | Easy |
How we picked these beaches
Included when access is rated Easy and the shore is sand or pink sand, which is gentler for children, then ranked by editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.
Frequently asked questions
Which are the top-rated family-friendly beaches in Mallorca?
Our top three are Es Trenc (4.7 out of 5), Cala Santanyi (4.6 out of 5), Formentor Beach (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 12 more have easy access. The others need a walk, stairs or a rougher road, so check the access note on each page.