Some Mallorca beach days call for a lounger and lunch that drifts into the afternoon. Others call for a cold drink, something salty and another dip. Here are places for both, grouped by coast so you can see what’s near you.

A chiringuito is a casual beach bar. At a beach club, you may be able to book a lounger or spend the day by a pool. Seafront restaurants are here for the table and the view. Check opening dates, what a booking includes and whether tables and loungers are booked separately. Many places run a shorter season than you might expect.

Palma and the south-west · The Tramuntana coast · The north · The east and north-east · The south and south-east · Sunrise and sunset

Palma and the south-west

• Assaona Gastro Beach (Portixol, Palma). A seafront restaurant and beach club for a long lunch on the promenade.
• Anima Beach (Palma). Sunbeds, cocktails and a restaurant within walking distance of the cathedral.
• Purobeach Palma (Can Pastilla, Palma). A pool club with sunbeds and open bay views. Check the dates for the next season before making a special trip.
• Balneario Illetas (Illetes, Calvià). A sandy cove, a restaurant and sunbeds you can book. Handy if half your group wants a swim and the other half wants lunch.
• Beach Club Gran Folies (Cala Llamp, Andratx). A pool, terraces and sun loungers built into the rocky coast. Pick this for the view and a day by the pool.

The Tramuntana coast

• Patiki Beach (Platja d’en Repic, Port de Sóller). A beachside restaurant with a menu that changes with the seasons. A good fit for lunch after a morning in Sóller.

The north

• Embat (Port de Pollença). A casual beach bar for tapas and a drink with the bay in front of you.
• Balneario 6 (Port d’Alcúdia). A beach bar by the marina for food and cocktails, easy to work into a day on the bay.
• Ponderosa Beach (Ses Casetes des Capellans, Platja de Muro). A restaurant right by the sand, at the Can Picafort end of Platja de Muro. Book a table if lunch is the main event.
• MOAI (Son Bauló, Can Picafort). A casual chiringuito at the quieter end of Can Picafort, handy when you want a drink or a bite close to the sand.

The east and north-east

• Cucum Beach House (Son Moll, Cala Rajada). A beach restaurant on the Son Moll waterfront, an easy stop after a walk along the promenade.
• Sa Cala Beach (Cala Mendia, Manacor). A pool and restaurant a short walk from Cala Mendia and Cala Anguila. Check access and availability before you go.

The south and south-east

• Egos Beach Club (Cala d’Or, Santanyí). An infinity pool, restaurant and bookable loungers. This one suits a day when you want the swimming, lunch and cocktails in the same place.
• S’Embat (Ses Covetes, Campos). A laid-back chiringuito for dinner and cocktails. Check the venue’s programme if you’re going for the live music.
• Cassai Beach House (Colònia de Sant Jordi, Ses Salines). A seafront restaurant for a meal with a view of Cabrera. Look up its current location before setting off.

Where to watch the sunrise and sunset

For sunrise, start on the east coast. For sunset, try the Tramuntana or the south-west. Check the time for your date and leave enough daylight for the walk back if you’re heading to a viewpoint.

• Sunrise at Far de Capdepera. Head to the lighthouse viewpoint above Cala Rajada for first light across the channel towards Menorca.
• Sunrise on the Cala Millor promenade. Try an early walk beside the bay, with Punta de n’Amer at the southern end. It’s the easier option if you’d rather stay at sea level.
• Sunset at Son Marroig. The viewpoint above Sa Foradada gives you the pierced rock and the Tramuntana coast in one sweep. Bring a layer and check the access hours.
• Sunset at Torre des Verger. This lookout near Banyalbufar has a wide view of the north-west coast. Stick to the designated viewing area.
• Last light in Sant Elm. Stay on the waterfront for the changing light over Sa Dragonera. The point where the sun drops shifts with the season.

Plan the rest of your beach day

Browse our Mallorca area guides for nearby walks, beaches and things to do. Before you get in the water, see our Mallorca beach etiquette guide for swimming flags and beach safety.

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