Many people think that Mallorca is just a beautiful island with identical beaches. But that’s not true at all. Each resort has its own character, beaches, and even terrain. Moreover, by choosing an area, you choose your vacation style.
When planning a trip to Mallorca, switch from just looking for a hotel. First you need to decide what kind of holiday on this island suits you. This will determine what your vacation will be like.
For families with children
Alcudia
- long sandy beach;
- very gentle entry into the sea;
- calm atmosphere;
- family hotels.
Playa de Muro
- one of the best beaches in Spain;
- white sand;
- clear water;
- perfect for toddlers.
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Cala d’Or
- several cozy coves;
- calm sea;
- nice walking areas;
- suitable for families and couples.
For a romantic getaway
Port de Sóller
- mountains and sea;
- old wooden tram;
- restaurants on the promenade;
- beautiful sunsets.
Deià
- quiet artists’ village;
- luxurious views;
- small bay Cala Deià.
Formentor
- one of the most beautiful roads in Spain;
- viewing platforms;
- pine forests;
- ideal place for a photo shoot;
- the only hotel on the cape – Four Seasons Resort Mallorca at Formentor, where you can stay away from the crowds of tourists.
For youth and parties
Magaluf
- the main youth resort of Mallorca;
- clubs and bars;
- parties until morning.
El Arenal (El Arenal)
- one of the most popular resorts for young people from Germany;
- long beach;
- dozens of bars and discos;
- vibrant nightlife.
Palmanova (Palmanova)
The favorite resort among tourists from Germany.
- calmer than Magaluf;
- nice beaches;
- suitable for both young people and families.
For a relaxing holiday
Santa Ponsa (Santa Ponsa)
One of the most popular resorts among tourists from Germany and the UK.
- wide sandy beach;
- calm sea;
- many German restaurants and shops;
- English breakfasts are served here;
- convenient infrastructure;
- ideal for families, couples, and seniors.
Port de Pollença
Stylish and respectable resort with a windless bay.
- beautiful bay;
- pine tree promenade;
- not much noise;
- ideal for families and adult couples;
- many cyclists holiday here.
Cala Millor
An excellent option for a relaxing holiday.
- wide sandy beach;
- long promenade and lots of cafes.
The most beautiful bays of Mallorca
- Cala Llombards – white sand and turquoise water.
- Cala Mondragó – national park, excellent snorkeling.
- Cala Varques – wild cove without infrastructure.
- Sa Calobra – the most impressive bay of Mallorca between steep cliffs.
- Cala Mesquida – huge beach, sand dunes, fewer people, popular with nature lovers.
Mallorca for walks and excursions
Palmа de Mallorca – the capital of the island
If you want to combine a beach holiday with sightseeing, choose the island’s capital. Plan to see the following sights and places in Palma:
- Cathedral La Seu;
- Royal Palace of Almudaina;
- Old Town of Palma and Arab baths;
- best restaurants, shops, and boutiques;
- walks along the promenade.
Hotels and apartments in Palma de Mallorca≫
How to get around Mallorca
Buses run well all over the island — in the season, frequent routes and good connections with Palma and other cities.
Car rental — if you plan to visit places outside the stops and bus routes. For example, to see:
- Cap Formentor early in the morning — sunrise over the lighthouse is an incredible sight! But for this, you need a car, because buses start running to the cape after 6 am.
- El Trenc beach — there is no public transport here, only by car. But you’ll find wonderful white sand and turquoise water.
- Far del Cap de ses Salines lighthouse and El Caragol beach — remote from all towns, the southwestern cape with a beautiful lighthouse and an empty beach. It’s worth coming here for peace and quiet.
- Cala Sa Calobra bay — you can get here only by car or on an excursion bus. Very steep serpentine road, incredible mountain and sea views, secret bay with a tiny beach in a gorge.
Useful articles and links:
- Where to stay in Mallorca – beaches and active adventures
- Mallorca – a guide for an independent trip around the island
- Mallorca’s beaches – where to find the most beautiful bays and beaches with blue water
- Where to watch the total eclipse of 2026 in Spain
Car rental – DiscoverCars
Travel health insurance – online via HotlineFinance
Hotel and apartment bookings – Booking.com
