Palma & Southwest

This category focuses on beaches and calas close to Palma and along the southwest, ideal for easy day trips from the city.

Palma & Southwest
Beach Guide: Cala Falcó – Pine-Backed Pocket Cove in Calvià
Guide Guide
10.27.2025 reading time: 2 minutes

Beach Guide: Cala Falcó – Pine-Backed Pocket Cove in Calvià

Beach Vibe in One Look Sheltered by pines with a sandy...

Beach Guide: Cala Xinxell & Cala de s’Oratori – SUP & Snorkel-Friendly Coves in Portals
Guide Guide
10.20.2025 reading time: 4 minutes

Beach Guide: Cala Xinxell & Cala de s’Oratori – SUP & Snorkel-Friendly Coves in Portals

Paddle & Snorkel at Cala Xinxell and Cala de...

Beach guide: Port des Canonge – A Quiet Fishermen’s Cove Between Esporles & Banyalbufar
Guide Guide
10.16.2025 reading time: 4 minutes

Beach guide: Port des Canonge – A Quiet Fishermen’s Cove Between Esporles & Banyalbufar

From the heart of Palma to the soul of Mallorca. We come to...

Beach Guide: Cala Gamba – Palma’s Local Micro Cove by the Marina
Guide Guide
10.14.2025 reading time: 4 minutes

Beach Guide: Cala Gamba – Palma’s Local Micro Cove by the Marina

Cala Gamba – A Quiet, Local Cove on Palma’s East Side A...

Beach Guide: Cala Comtessa – Palma Bay’s Pine-Shaded Pocket of Calm
Map / Explainer Map / Explainer
10.13.2025 reading time: 4 minutes

Beach Guide: Cala Comtessa – Palma Bay’s Pine-Shaded Pocket of Calm

Just beyond Illetas, Cala Comtessa is a petite cove with...

Beach Guide: Cala Banyalbufar – Stone Ledges, Waterfall & Clear Water
Guide Guide
10.01.2025 reading time: 4 minutes

Beach Guide: Cala Banyalbufar – Stone Ledges, Waterfall & Clear Water

Cala Banyalbufar – Cliff Views, Stone Terraces &...

Beach Guide: Cala Fornells – A Hidden Gem near Peguera
Guide Guide
09.26.2025 reading time: 4 minutes

Beach Guide: Cala Fornells – A Hidden Gem near Peguera

Cala Fornells – Small Cove with Big Charm Cala Fornells...

Platja de Cala Major – Full Beach Guide
Guide Guide
09.21.2025 reading time: 3 minutes

Platja de Cala Major – Full Beach Guide

Platja de Cala Major – Palma’s Urban Beach Escape...

Cala Estancia Beach Guide – A Peaceful Bay Near Palma
Guide Guide
09.06.2025 reading time: 2 minutes

Cala Estancia Beach Guide – A Peaceful Bay Near Palma

Why Visit Cala Estancia? Cala Estancia is a small,...

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