The Complete Sa Ràpita Travel Guide
Most people think of Mallorca as one big summer vacation destination, but where do the Mallorcans go to get away from it all? They head to the south of the island where the sand is soft, the water clear and the towns are filled with the salty smell of slowing down and enjoying life. Sa […]
Beach Spotlight: Platja del Mago
Tucked away from the crowds of the city, Platja del Mago is a small intimate nudist beach on the south of the island, just a 30-minute drive from Palma. Situated between Portals Vells and Platja del Rei, this tranquil spot serves as a great alternative to its busier counterparts. If you’re looking for stunning views, […]
Beach Spotlight: Cala Llamp
I visit Cala Llamp multiple times a summer and often even in the off-season. It’s one of my favorite places to snorkel and freedive, plus it’s easily accessible while still offering secluded areas away from the crowd. To top it all off, the beach is right below Beach Club Gran Folies, a popular restaurant serving […]
Beach Spotlight: Caló d’en Monjo
Whenever friends visit me in Mallorca, Caló d’en Monjo is one of the first places I take them to experience Mallorca’s natural beauty and the joy of swimming in virgin coves full of life. With rocky and pebble areas as well as a small amount of sand, there’s something for all preferences, and protective buoys […]
Beach Spotlight: Cala Tuent
The most magnificent road on the island winds past unimaginable views to arrive at a soft, pebble stone beach, where the water is clear, snorkeling superb, and rugged mountains spire above. Cala Tuent exemplifies Mallorcan exceptionalism. Many flat, sandy coastlines in southern Mallorca make for postcard beach vacations. But Cala Tuent sits in the north, […]
Beach Spotlight: Ses Illetes
When I want to get out of the city and go to a cala but don’t want to take multiple buses or go an hour to an hour and a half away, I go to Ses Illetes. It’s a short drive—or an easy bus trip—from Palma and it is so beautiful. It’s located near Portals […]
Beach Spotlight: Platja Port des Canonge
Nowadays, Mallorca may have no hidden destinations, but Platja Port des Canonge is a gem. Less than 10 kilometers from the fresh, chill town of Esporles is this natural port favorited by the mountain town locals. The incredibly steep, narrow road full of hairpin turns keeps the unwilling away, but when you reach the bottom, […]
Beach Spotlight: Cala Agulla
As Hannah Montana once said, you can get the best of both worlds. Cala Agulla, located on the northeast coast of Mallorca near Capdepera, is a large, sandy, family-friendly beach full of amenities with a similar feel to the popular Playa del Muro but it still has all the charm of a cala. It’s also […]
Beach Spotlight: Cala del Toro
Cala del Toro (not to be confused with the sandy Playa de Toro) feels a world away from the rest of Mallorca even though it is an easy 30-minute drive from Palma and is minutes away from Puerto Adriano and Santa Ponsa. Despite its proximity, it is a hidden gem—and I hope it stays that […]
Beach Spotlight: Es Coll Baix
Mallorca has 262 beaches. Some are long, sandy, and lined with restaurants and bars, like Platja de Muro. Others are small, rocky, and hemmed in by steep cliffs, like Sa Calobra. Some, celebrities like to frequent, such as Cala Deiá. But Es Coll Baix is my favorite type, a virgin beach that is adventurous to reach. Es Coll […]