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Best beaches in Majorca

From family-friendly strips of sand to peaceful coves, here’s our round-up of Majorca’s best beaches.
Alcudia Beach, Cala Millor and Cala Varques are some of Majorca’s best stretches of sand, but with more than 250 beaches under its belt, there are plenty of options for sunbathing sessions – or sand-castle building – on this Balearic Island. The island’s coastline runs the full spectrum of beaches, from long, golden and sandy to tucked-away rocky coves. We’ve rounded up a few of the stretches you need to know about before you take off to Majorca. All angles are covered, whether you’re looking for family fun on the sand or something a little more laidback. Let’s get into it…

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1. Best for families – Alcudia Beach

Alcudia’s been a firm family favourite for decades, and it’s got its sandy beach to thank for that. Add to that a bunch of beachside restaurants and ice-cream shops and we reckon it’s safe to say Alcudia’s got the perfect ingredients for a great family getaway. If you’re travelling with older kids or teens, you’ve got a bunch of watersports centres offering banana boat rides and pedalos to rent to keep them busy, too. Prefer things a little more laidback? Head south along the coast to Playa de Muro, where the crowds tend to slip away. Or, catch a boat ride from Alcudia’s port to Formentor Beach – the island’s northernmost stretch of sand. The beach’s waters are hugged by a pair of cliffs at either end, so the water’s calm and child friendly.

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Alcudia beach.

2. Best for sandcastles – Cala Varques

For a beach that’s as quiet as is it beautiful, Cala Varques is spot on. This unspoilt stretch of sand on Majorca’s east coast sits between the popular resorts of Porto Cristo and Calea de Mallorca. It’s a 15-minute walk from the nearest car park, but the views when you set foot on this sandy beach are so worth it. Think powder-soft sand – ideal for bucket and spade action – lapped by clear waters. Once you’ve built your sandcastles, take a trip to Hams’ Caves – a 15-minute drive away – where you can follow a guide through a trio of caves home to 1,000 year-old stalagmites and stalactites.

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Carla Varques beach.

3. Best for peace and quiet – Cala Tuent

To slip away from the crowds, catch a boat from the port of Alcudia to Cala Tuent. It’s a half moon-shaped stretch of shingle on the northwest of the island, framed by steep cliffs fringed with pine forests. The perfect backdrop for beach selfies we reckon. There aren’t any beach bars or restaurants here, so it’s worth bringing a picnic basket if you’re planning to stay a while. A 15-minute drive along the coast, Torrent de Pareis, near Sa Calobra, is a great option for peaceful beach days on this side of the island, too. You’ve got a few options if you’re staying on the southeast coast of the island. There’s a collection of quiet beaches at Mondrago Natural Park which is just a 15-minute drive from Cala d’Or. Another 15-minute drive further south, Calo des Moro tends to see a few more footprints, but it’s well worth a visit early in the morning visit for a quiet dip in its turquoise waters before the crowds arrive.

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Cala Tuent beach.

4. Best for natural beauty — Cala Mesquida

Cala Mesquida, on the northeast coast, is a must-visit. You’ll find a long stretch of porcelain-coloured sand backed by a blanket of dunes and greenery. It’s also been blessed with calm, sky-blue water. And a constant gentle breeze means it's perfect for watersports like body boarding and windsurfing. There are hammocks and loungers to rent for the day if you’d prefer to top up your tan on dry land. If you’re based on the south coast, Es Trenc is the spot you need to know about for beach days with a natural backdrop. The sand sits in front of a nature reserve that’s fronted by towering sand dunes between the laidback towns of Colonia de Sant Jordi and Sa Rapita.

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Cala Mesquida beach.

5. Best for big beach lovers – Cala Millor

If your beach ethos goes along the lines of ‘the bigger the better’, Cala Millor is for you. It’s the longest beach on Majorca’s east coast, running from Cala Bona right down to Punta d’Amer – a nature reserve perched on a peninsula. Cala Millor waves a Blue Flag and it’s backed by a promenade lined with shops, bars and restaurants, so it’s perfect for days on the sand. The beach sits in a sheltered bay, top and tailed by two rocky headlands – this means the water’s calm, clear and ideal for little ones.

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Cala Millor beach.
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Author: Karl Taylor

Last updated: 04.03.2026

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