Playa de Palma
Playa de Palma is the name of the part of the Bay of Palma, which is located between the two holiday resorts Ca’n Pastilla and s’Arenal. The airport is just a few kilometres away.
The entire area is called Playa de Palma, but actually consists of the three coalesced holiday resorts Sometimes, Las Maravelles and Ses Cadenes.
The beach in general
The lovely Playa de Palma beach is 5-6 kilometres long and has several wide areas. The sand is fine-grained and the water deepens slowly.
The beach has many sections with sun lounges and sunshades and there are lifeguards, showers and toilets several places along the beach. Even though there are a lot of people, there is always room. Behind the beach, a wide promenade lined with tall palm trees is home to a great selection of restaurants, cafés and tourist shops. Parking is available in the streets behind the beach, where you can usually find a free space.
Child-friendliness
Except for its great popularity during the high season, the beach is very well suited for children of all ages. The water is shallow, and there are rarely any significant waves.
Water sports
You will find all types of water sports activities, including parasailing, banana boat, water skis, windsurfing and jet skis. In the afternoon, you can often watch kitesurfers being pulled across the water by their large, colourful kites.
Beach restaurants
The promenade is lined with a wide range of restaurants, cafés and bars. One of Playa de Palma’s distinctive features is its 15 balnearios, which were established in 1993 as almost identical beach bars numbered from 1 to 15. Today, each has its own character and has evolved into beach cafés where you can enjoy food and drinks just a few steps from the sand.
Playa de Palma holiday resort
The entire area from Ca’n Pastilla to S’Arenal forms one continuous holiday resort known as Playa de Palma. The most attractive areas are found in the middle of the bay, but there is no real town centre or major shopping district. The area closest to S’Arenal is particularly popular with German tourists.
The middle section of the bay is also where the hotels are most spread out. This is where the popular Spanish hotel chain Iberostar has three excellent hotels, including the family-friendly Iberostar Waves Cristina, which is located just a short walk from the beautiful beach.
There are plenty of things to do in Playa de Palma. Families should visit Aqualand el Arenal, Mallorca’s largest water park, which offers a wide range of attractions for both children and adults. If the weather turns rainy or you fancy a break from the sun, Palma Aquarium is also nearby. A trip to Palma de Mallorca is another excellent choice for both families and couples, where you’ll find excellent shopping, lively streets and the impressive La Seu Cathedral.
Playa de Palma map
Playa de Palma goes from Can Pastilla in the north-west to S’Arenal in the south-east. The area is 5-6 kilometres long. If you zoom all in on the map, it is possible to see the 15 balnearios. Further to the north-west, you can see Palma de Mallorca.
