Palma sits on a wide, sheltered bay, so the sea is never far. The city has its own long beach a short bus ride from the centre, the spectacular wild beaches of the south are an easy day out, and the bay itself is best appreciated from the water or the flat waterfront promenade. Here are the best ways to get sand between your toes and catch a Mediterranean sunset; save them to your trip to plan the logistics.
The Best Beaches & Coast Near Palma
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Playa de Palma
The city beach: nearly five kilometres of fine white sand and shallow turquoise water, with a promenade, cycle path, and beach bars. Bus 25 from the centre.
Platja de Palma
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Beach Day at Es Trenc
Mallorca's most celebrated undeveloped beach, two kilometres of powder-white sand and Caribbean-clear water backed by dunes and salt flats, about an hour south.
Es Trenc, southeastern MallorcaHalf day to full day
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Anima Beach Club
A laid-back beach club on the city waterfront with its own sandy patch, sun loungers by day and DJ sets at sunset.
Portixol
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Boat Trip Along the Coast
Trade the sand for the sea: sail out of Palma's port to swim in secluded coves with the cathedral and Bellver Castle in the distance.
Port de Palma, Passeig Maritim3-5 hours
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Port de Palma Sunset
The Passeig Maritim's wide western horizon makes the port one of the best places in the city to watch the sun set over the water.
Passeig Maritim, Palma
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Cycling Around Palma Bay
Follow the flat, dedicated cycle path along the entire bay from the Passeig Maritim to Playa de Palma, the sea on one side, cafes on the other.
Passeig Maritim to Platja de Palma2-3 hours
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Parc de la Mar at Sunset
Not a beach but the city's signature sunset: golden light flooding the cathedral above a palm-fringed lake, glorious on calm evenings.
Parc de la Mar, below La Seu Cathedral
FAQ
- Is there a beach in Palma de Mallorca itself?
- Yes. Playa de Palma is a long sandy beach a 20-minute bus ride southeast of the centre (bus 25), with shallow, calm water ideal for families. There are also smaller city beaches and beach clubs along the waterfront toward Portixol, closer to the old town.
- What is the best beach near Palma?
- For wild, postcard-perfect sand, Es Trenc on the south coast is the standout, about an hour away by car. For convenience, Playa de Palma is right by the city. A boat trip is the best way to reach the small, secluded coves of the bay that you cannot drive to.
- Can you swim in Palma in the city?
- Yes, the city beaches and the bay are clean and swimmable, with the warmest sea from June to October. Playa de Palma and the beach clubs along the waterfront are the easiest spots; the wilder beaches need a short drive or a boat.
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