Best Beaches in Mallorca
12 hand-picked beaches in Mallorca, ranked by our editors. Top pick: Es Trenc (4.7 / 5).
Es Trenc
Mallorca, Spain · Sandy Beach · 4.7 / 5
Cala Varques
Manacor, Mallorca, Spain · Wild Cove · 4.7 / 5
Calo des Moro
Santanyi, Mallorca · Tiny turquoise cove reached by a steep path · 4.6 / 5
Formentor Beach
Pollensa, Mallorca · Turquoise bay at the end of the Formentor road · 4.6 / 5
Cala Mondragó
Mallorca, Spain · Sandy Beach · 4.5 / 5
Cala Mesquida
Capdepera, Mallorca · Dune-Backed Sandy Bay in Mallorca · 4.5 / 5
Cala Llombards
Santanyi, Mallorca · Small sandy cove between pine-covered cliffs · 4.5 / 5
Cala des Matzoc
Arta, Mallorca · Quiet sandy cove on the north-east coast of Mallorca · 4.5 / 5
Platja de Muro
Muro, Mallorca · Dune-Backed Beach in the Bay of Alcudia · 4.4 / 5
Platja de Son Real
North-east coast, Mallorca · Wild sandy beach beside dunes and a coastal lagoon · 4.4 / 5
Son Moll Beach
Cala Ratjada, Mallorca · Resort Beach by Cala Ratjada · 4.2 / 5
Estanyol Beach
North-east coast, Mallorca · Small sandy beach with rocky edges and clear water · 4.2 / 5About beaches in Mallorca
Mallorca has everything from long sandy bays to small coves between pine-covered cliffs. The south-east and north-east coasts are known for turquoise water and narrow calas, while the west coast is rockier and more dramatic.
When to go
May to October is the beach season. July and August are the busiest, while June and September are often warm with fewer people.
Getting around
Hire a car to reach the hidden coves. Roads to the popular calas get busy and parking is limited, so start early in the day.
Easiest beaches to reach
Es Trenc, Formentor Beach, Cala Mondragó, Cala Mesquida.
Quieter hidden gems
Cala Varques, Platja de Son Real.
All beaches at a glance
- Es Trenc: best May–October, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Cala Varques: best June–September, water about 24 degrees C, access challenging.
- Calo des Moro: best May–October, water about 24 degrees C, access challenging.
- Formentor Beach: best May–October, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Cala Mondragó: best May–October, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Cala Mesquida: best May–October, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Cala Llombards: best May–October, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- Cala des Matzoc: best May–October, water about 24 degrees C, access moderate.
- Platja de Muro: best May–October, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Platja de Son Real: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access moderate.
- Son Moll Beach: best May–October, water about 24 degrees C, access easy.
- Estanyol Beach: best June–September, water about 25 degrees C, access easy.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit the beaches in Mallorca?
May to October is the beach season. July and August are the busiest, while June and September are often warm with fewer people.
Which beaches in Mallorca are easiest to reach?
The easiest access is at Es Trenc, Formentor Beach, Cala Mondragó, Cala Mesquida. Check each beach page for parking and facilities.
Do I need a car for the beaches in Mallorca?
Hire a car to reach the hidden coves. Roads to the popular calas get busy and parking is limited, so start early in the day.