Mallorca is an island that is part of the Balearic archipelago. It is relatively small, but there is a huge number of cultural and natural attractions. The latter can be attributed to the famous beaches of the island , well-kept and secluded, sandy and stony - here everyone will find to your taste. Tell more about the beaches of the capital of Mallorca - Palma.
Description of the beaches of Palma de Mallorca
The nearest beaches to the center of Palma are called Playa de Palma and Cala Mayor.
Cala Mayor
Cala Mayor is the oldest beach in the city of Palma, it is located to the west of the city, at a distance of about four kilometers from the center. Cala Mayor is a piece of sandy land about 250 meters in length. It is not too big, but cozy, it is easily accessible by public transport (the ticket costs € 2.5).
On the Cala Mayor is the manor house of the Fundación Pilar Foundation and Joan Miro. Here is the palace Marivent (Marivent), which is used as a holiday home for the Spanish royal family. The coast of Cala Mayor is protected by breakwaters that help to reduce the intensity of sea waves.
El Mago
Further to the south-west is the beach of El Mago, chosen by nudists.
Beach Playa de Palma (Playa de Palma)
If you take a bus to the east of the city, behind the cathedral of La Seu , you can visit Playa de Palma. This is one of the longest and the best beaches in Palma de Mallorca. It is close to the airport , so most foreign tourists, eager to find themselves under the sun, stops at the hotels next to it.
This coast is the most visited, there are many more tourists, especially in the summer months. There is everything for a comfortable stay - elegant boutiques, high-rise hotels and restaurants. The coast, stretching several kilometers, includes resorts - El Arenal, Can Pastilla and Megalouf .
These are the most famous holiday destinations in Mallorca, with the largest number of hotels and the oldest tourist area on the island. It was here that the tourist boom began in the 70s of last century. Then in a record time, many hotels, bars and discos were built.
Currently, work is underway here to improve the level of services offered to tourists and the improvement of the hotel category. At the moment it is a zone of inexpensive hotels, for less wealthy tourists who are looking for a cheap vacation.
The beach itself is good enough - sandy, long and shallow, its most attractive part is in the immediate vicinity of Can Pastilla and the Aquarium .
In the direction of El Arenal the beach becomes less interesting, the water is dirtier and the sand is less mild. The best time to come to this part of the island and enjoy the rest is May and June, at this time the water is very clean and the tourists are not very much. Peak of the season falls on July and August.
Beach of Caen Pere Antoni (Platja de Can Pere Antoni)
This beach is closer to the city center, at a distance of only two kilometers, it borders on a wide and beautiful promenade.
The beach of Palma Nova (Palma Nova)
Palma Nova is a very popular seaside in the southwest of Mallorca. The city is located in the bay of Palma, near the capital of the island and the popular holiday destination of Magaluf. The beach of Palma Nova in Mallorca is an ideal place for people of all ages, for families with young children. It is equipped with all necessary amenities, including sun loungers and umbrellas.
For lovers of water sports there are excellent conditions and a lot of offers. Very popular trips on boats and boats. The proximity of the charming town of Palma, the golf courses, the exclusive yachts of Puerto Portal make Palma Nova a great place to relax. There are also many attractions for tourists of all ages - a marine park with dolphins, a large water park, go-kart track and mini-golf.
Magaluf is the ideal place for young people, located near Palma Nova. There are beautiful beaches, as well as bars and restaurants. An interesting holiday destination is the beach club Nikki Beach, the prices here are higher than usual in Magaluf.