Holidays to Majorca – Island of Beaches

admin — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 11:21:15 +0000

If, when you think of holidays to Majorca, you think of the wooden donkeys and sombreros of the 1970s, you may like to look again at what this jewel of a holiday destination has to offer.

Majorca holidays can be so many different things to so many people – the traditional beach holiday; the golf holiday; the walking holiday; the clubbing holiday; the activity holiday; the cultural holiday or the sophisticated city break.

But as you will know, many people who come on holiday to Majorca aim to spend sunny days relaxing on the beach, that’s what I’m going to look at here. At least that’s what I wanted to do when I set out to write this, but it’s flippin difficult – the thing is, so many of the beaches in Majorca are, well – so brilliant – that it’s really not fair to shortlist just a few. But, I wanted to at least give you a flavour of what’s on offer, so I’ve picked five beaches that are all very different – please read on and you will see what I mean:

Alcudia Beach – For Family Holidays to Majorca

Holidays to Majorca - Alcudia Beach, by flickr.com user: robs-pics

Five miles of soft white sand and warm sea. That’s Alcudia. The beach is what people come here for, and it’s arguably the best on the island for families because the beach shelves gently into the sea and the waves tend to be small. The swimming area is separated from the boating area, for maximum safety.

Facilities on the beach are excellent – toilets, showers, first aid, wheelchair access – and there are places where you can get something to eat and drink.

Water sports are again geared up to family entertainment, with inflatables, pedalos, and boat rides on offer.

Walk to the east a little and the buildings melt away to leave you in a calm, quiet, relaxing place. The resort town of Alcudia continues the family there – there are no party animals here.

Magaluf – Clubbers’ Chillout Zone

Holidays in Majorca - Magaluf, by wikimedia user: Rafax

Yes, Magaluf and neighbouring Palma Nova together form the number one destination for partying holidays to Majorca. If you’re here for the crack, as they say, you will be pleased to know that when you finally make it to the beach for a bit of chilling, you will not be disappointed because in season, the vibe carries right out of the clubs and onto the longest of all Majorca’s sandy beaches. Music. Drink.. Sun beds… Sleep…. But don’t get burned, OK!

Es Trenc – For Naturist Holidays to Majorca

Holidays in Mallorca - Es Trenc, by flickr.com user: 2007ducky

All of my holidays to Majorca have involved days on this beach – it’s my favourite. The long gently-curving bay with its three-mile stretch of white sand has to be one of the most beautiful in Majorca. Unspoilt and undeveloped, it sits just to the south-east of the town of Campos. Enjoy the lovely drive down through the trees and fields of this traditional agricultural area, and park in the car park or on the side of the road when you get there. The naturist section of the beach is backed by hilly dunes covered with pine trees and bushes, and is very popular, although never crowded because there is plenty of room here. You won’t find much in the way of facilities here – it really is more about getting back to nature.

Cala D’Or – Cosy Coves

This little resort on the south-east coast grew out of a traditional Majorcan fishing village, and it retains its village feel to this day thanks not least to a ban on high-rise buildings. Cala D’Or has no fewer than eight little sandy beaches in sheltered coves, backed by pine trees and very pretty. It’s a good place for families and couples, as the nightlife is low-key and the atmosphere relaxed. Each of the sandy coves here has something slightly different to offer, and they’re all beautiful, but be aware that in high season it does get busy.

Cala Mesquida – For Surfers

Majorca Holiday - Cala Mesquida, by wikimedia user: Oltau

You can almost always rely on some waves at Cala Mesquida – certainly more than anywhere else on the island and it’s home to a surfing competition each year. Normally the swell is between one and two metres, and comes in from the North, but occasionally the wind turns and biggest waves come rolling in from the south, with the occasional tube. It’s a popular spot with local surfers as well as holidaymakers, but bring your own board because you can’t hire one locally.

Well, one short web page cannot hope to do justice to the huge variety and number of beaches along the 230 kilometres of Majorcan coastline, but I hope you now have some ideas.