Best Sandy Beaches in Mallorca

We rank the 23 sandy beaches in Mallorca. Cala Varques (Spain) comes first with 4.7 / 5, followed by Es Trenc, Cala Santanyi.

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 23 have easy access, and 5 are hidden gems.

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1Cala Varques

Manacor, Mallorca, Spain · 4.7 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °C

A small sandy cove with clear turquoise water in a pine lined inlet on the east coast of Mallorca, with no bars or other services.

2Es Trenc

Mallorca, Spain · 4.7 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

Mallorca's finest untouched beach — miles of pristine white sand, turquoise shallow water, and no high-rise hotels in sight.

3Cala Santanyi

Santanyi, Mallorca · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A small sandy cove tucked between pine-covered cliffs on the south-east coast of Mallorca, with calm turquoise water.

4Cala Torta

Arta, Mallorca · 4.6 / 5 · Moderate access · about 23 °C

A wide, undeveloped sand beach on the north-east coast of Mallorca near Arta, with golden sand and clear water.

5Calo des Moro

Santanyi, Mallorca · 4.6 / 5 · Challenging access · about 24 °C

A very small sandy cove squeezed between rocky walls on Mallorca south-east coast, known for its turquoise water.

6Formentor Beach

Pollensa, Mallorca · 4.6 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A sheltered bay of pale sand and shallow turquoise water at the foot of the Formentor peninsula in northern Mallorca, backed by pine trees.

7Cala des Matzoc

Arta, Mallorca · 4.5 / 5 · Moderate access · about 24 °C

A 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 °C

A 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 °C

A 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 °C

A 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 °C

A wide sandy bay on the north-east coast of Mallorca, backed by pine forest and dunes.

12Cala Ferrera, Mallorca

Cala Ferrera, Felanitx, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Cala 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.

13Canyamel Beach

Canyamel, Capdepera, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

A small sandy beach of roughly 300 m at the mouth of a green valley on the east coast of Mallorca.

14Platja de Muro

Muro, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A long beach of fine sand in the Bay of Alcudia, backed by dunes and an old watchtower.

15Platja de Muro, Mallorca

Playa de Muro, Alcudia, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Platja 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.

16Platja de Son Real

North-east coast, Mallorca · 4.4 / 5 · Moderate access · about 25 °C

A natural sandy beach on the north-east coast of Mallorca, backed by dunes, scrub and a small coastal lagoon, with clear shallow water.

17Playa de Colonia de Sant Jordi, Mallorca

Colonia de Sant Jordi, Ses Salines, Mallorca · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Colonia 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.

18Playa de Santa Ponsa, Mallorca

Santa Ponsa, Calvia, Mallorca · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Santa Ponsa is a sheltered bay on the south-west coast of Mallorca with a wide beach of fine sand and calm, shallow water.

19Sant Elm Beach

Sant Elm, Andratx, Mallorca · 4.3 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

A small sandy bay in the village of Sant Elm at the south-west tip of Mallorca, with the island of Sa Dragonera offshore.

20Cala Millor

Sant Llorenc des Cardassar, Mallorca · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 23 °C

A long, wide sandy bay on the east coast of Mallorca, backed by a palm-lined promenade of restaurants and hotels.

21Estanyol Beach

North-east coast, Mallorca · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

A small sandy beach on the north-east coast of Mallorca with rocky edges, calm clear water and a relaxed local feel.

22Son Moll Beach

Cala Ratjada, Mallorca · 4.2 / 5 · Easy access · about 24 °C

A broad sandy beach beside the town of Cala Ratjada in north-east Mallorca, with rows of sunbeds and hotels behind.

23Platja de Portals Nous, Mallorca

Portals Nous, Calvia, Mallorca · 4.1 / 5 · Easy access · about 25 °C

Platja 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.

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Included when the shoreline is mostly of this type, then ranked by our editorial score. See how we rate beaches for the full method.

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