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 […]
Beach Spotlight: Alconàsser
If you want to be enraptured, humbled, and washed clean by an all-natural experience, Alconàsser is your spot. It is not comfy and cozy. There are no lifeguards or beachside bars. It’s a natural landscape that demands respect for your safety and to keep it clean and wild. Centuries ago, large boulders from the cliffside […]
Beach Spotlight: Sa Calobra
Forbes recently ranked Europe’s most beautiful beaches, and the top spot didn’t go to a Greek island, the Almafi Coast or even the Côte d’Azur. It went to Sa Calobra, right here in Mallorca. Anyone who’s made the winding trip there can tell you why. From the moment you top the Tramuntanas and begin descending […]
Beach Spotlight: Cala Deià
Deià and Cala Deià represent Mallorcan exceptionalism, where relaxed locals live in vigorous landscapes and welcome starry-eyed travelers. More than a casual beach day, a visit to Deià and its cala is an experience. On Mallorca’s northern coasts, steep, rugged cliffs of the Tramuntana Mountain Range fall into tranquil turquoise waters. Deià sits atop these […]
Beach Spotlight: Cala Bóquer
Cala Bóquer is my favorite beach in Mallorca. A virgin cove accessible through a picturesque valley, it captures the magical beauty of Mallorca. I’ve been many times, and each visit leaves me with shimmering memories that only fill me with further love for this island. Though it does require a hike, it’s well worth it, […]
Get Away From the Crowd: The Best Virgin Beaches in Mallorca
Don’t listen to the internet. Google “best virgin beaches in Mallorca,” and you’ll find the same list repeated a hundred times: Cala Llombards, Cala Barques, Cala Deia. While these beaches are beautiful, they’re far from virgin. I’ve lived in Mallorca long enough to know just how crowded they get on your average August weekend. If […]