The 20 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.
From the 8 guides that rank for "best beaches in mallorca"
Named by 3 of 81. Caló des MoroA small cove on the south of the island with coloured water, but it fills up fast, so go early.Reached by a difficult descent, so it suits couples and people without mobility issues better than families.
Named by 3 of 82. Cala FigueraOne visitor found it hard to reach, covered in boulders and not suited to everyone, with a steep descent.It has no toilets, but street parking is free.
Named by 3 of 83. FormentorA long, narrow beach in the north with pine trees and mountains behind, with sunbeds for hire.The Ma-2210 road from Port de Pollença passes a viewpoint and a watchtower on the way.
Named by 3 of 84. Playa de AlcúdiaA Blue Flag beach of fine white sand that stretches more than 3 km, with full facilities.It is the largest of the Balearic Islands' beaches and gets very busy in summer.
Named by 2 of 85. Cala LlombardsSandy beach with rocky headlands, a cafe and boathouses behind, and parking right on the beach.Very popular in summer, so arrive before 10 am to beat the crowds.
Named by 2 of 86. Cala PiA sheltered south coast cove between tall cliffs, with traditional boat houses along the water.One writer's favorite in the south; it is busy but has a beach shack and room to spread out.
Named by 2 of 87. Cala s'AlmuniaA rocky cove near Santanyí with fishermen's houses and a tiny pebble beach, reached down steep steps.Little food or drink, and about a 10-minute walk from the car park, so bring supplies.
Named by 2 of 88. Cala MondragóCala S'Amarador sits in the Mondragó nature reserve in the southeast, with clear water and a large sandy area.It gets crowded, but has toilets and other facilities.
Named by 2 of 89. Es TrencA long sandy beach on the south coast, not tied to any resort, with a wild, natural feel.Described as the most famous of the long sandy beaches west of the southern tip.
Named by 2 of 810. Cala TuentA west coast pebble beach with a mountain backdrop.Picked as the best off-the-beaten-path beach in one roundup.
Named by 2 of 811. Cala MitjanaA quiet sandy beach in the north with no toilets or bar, down a poorly maintained unpaved road.Listed as a tiny, very private cove with no facilities.
Named by 2 of 812. Port de PollençaA curved bay with clear, shallow water and a main beach nearly 1.5 km long.Often fairly crowded in July and August, but some amenities stay open through winter.
Named by 2 of 813. Cala MesquidaHas a beach bar for lunch and is the start of the walk to Cala Estreta.
14. Playa de MuroShallow water and a sandy bottom make it easy for swimming, in the northeast near Alcudia.Backed by a natural park with no development behind, though nudity is possible.
15. Sa CalobraReached by a drive through a tunnel and around about 12 hairpin bends, or by boat or hike.Clear water and stones to lie on, set among mountain and canyon scenery.
16. Cala DeiàA small rocky cove below the village of Deià, backed by the Serra de Tramuntana mountains.Walkable from elsewhere along the coast, and it rarely gets packed.
17. Cala EstretaA remote northeast cove reached by about a 30-minute walk from the Cala Mesquida car park, with no facilities.Clear water good for snorkeling and very few visitors.
18. S'IllotA pleasant beach in the north that suits children; swimming shoes help because of stones and rocks.
19. BanyalbufarA narrow pebble beach about 100 meters long in a quiet west coast village, good for snorkeling.
20. Cala VarquesReached by a forest path, with sea caves.Live fares. Watch them and we alert you when they drop.
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Travel guides most often name May to June and September as the best time to visit Mallorca.