Ultimate Mallorca Beach Guide: East Coast
One of the main draws for visiting the island of Mallorca is the incredible coastline filled with a variety of beaches and viewpoints. We spent 10 days on the island exploring along all the different coastlines, try to take in and experience it all! Because there is so much to cover, we split our Ultimate Mallorca Beach Guide into an east and west coast guide. If you haven’t seen our west coast guide, check it out HERE.
The east side of Mallorca is known for having the most picturesque beaches in all of Mallorca because of the shallow bays and inlets peppered along the coastline. Overall, the east side of the island felt more quiet and less built up with infrastructure than the west. As you continue to venture further south along this coast, the more secluded the beaches become and the easier it is to find your own private little nook.
Here’s our Guide to 7 of our FAVORitE Spots along Mallorca’s East coast:
1. Cala Mesquida
2. Cala Agulla
3. Mirador Es Pontàs
4. Cala Llombards
5. Cala D’or & Mondrago Natural Park
6. Cala Romantica (S'Estany d'en Mas)
7. Cala Varques
Where to stay On the East Coast
The east is going to have a quieter more backpacker type vibe. There are a few sleepy towns that can give you easy access to the beaches but also be a perfect spot to soak in the slower paced life of the east. During our time in Mallorca, we ended up staying in the north and west regions while making day trips out east. This drive can take anywhere between 1- 2 hours. It is easy to beach hop along the coast taking only 10-15 minutes between each beach. At each beach location, there are a handful of hotels and supporting towns, so you have many options!
1.Cala Mesquida
Located on the northeastern side of Mallorca, Cala Mesquida is a beautiful beach with very fine white sand. You will have to walk about 5 minutes from the parking area down to the beach, but it’s worth the journey. Uniquely, Mesquida also has some dunes with wooden boardwalks meandering their way through these sandy hills. We didn’t see anything else like it on the island. The water is a gorgeous blue and we were able to find some nice sandy spots to ourselves. Also, if you venture to the right side of the beach, you can hike along the rocky outcropping to explore different views of the cove. Generally the further right you go, the less populated and “open minded” the beach crowd becomes.
The beach all together has minimal infrastructure on the sand but there are loungers and umbrellas for hire if you like, as well as a small restaurant for snacks. It’s very popular with families and those looking for a calm beach atmosphere.
parkING
There’s a car park right near the edge of the boardwalk HERE which costs a few euros or on side streets you can park for free with a little more of a walk.
2.Cala Agulla
Cala Agulla is one of Mallorca’s cleanest and highest quality beaches on the entire island (it even has the prestigious blue flag award given only to the most eco-friendly and sustainable beaches in the Mediterranean). Parts of this beach shimmer a little pink at times from the specific coral in the bay. The waves are really small and the water is shallow, crystal clear making it perfect for snorkeling along the coast.
This beach offers more infrastructure than the other beaches on the east side, though still much less crowded than those of the west. It is nestled between two towns and so has amazing views of houses along the waters edge from both sides of the bay. To the rear of the beach is a pine forest that can offer some shade relief from the sun and makes for a beautiful backdrop. There is the option for renting loungers or umbrellas here if interested.
ParkING
The lots close by are paid parking (€5). In busy season they tend to fill up by around 11:30 am so plan to come early and spend the day here. We’ve also heard of others being able to park in town with about a 10 minute walk through the pine forest surrounding the beach, but we did not do this ourselves. We ended up parking HERE and only had a short walk to the beach!
3.Mirador Es Pontàs
Mirador Es Pontas is a famous ocean arch off the coastline of Mallorca. This is one of the largest arches we found on the island. You can view Es Pontas from up on a cliff, or we have also heard there is access for climbing down and doing some cliff jumping from the arch (though we didn’t venture down ourselves). It is located really close to Cala Llombards, and you can actually see the arch from Llombards. Though they seem close to each other on the map, you need to drive to very different areas to access Mirador Es Pontas and Cala Llombards individually.
Parking
We were excited to find the Mirador Es Pontàs after some trial and error. To save you some time in trying to find the right path, make sure you park HERE. You will then walk out to the end of the road Carrer sa Cova d’es Coloms. From here you will find a trail that takes you straight to the arch. Once you are at the arch main viewing platform, hike along the cliff to the left for different views. Be careful, as there are no guardrails on the trail to the left (but the views are definitely better).
4. Cala Llombards
Cala Llombards was a hidden treat! We enjoyed seeing a lot of calas from the side instead of from the beach for a different perspective. There is a little dock platform to hangout on and jump in for a little swim. The water here was probably the most turquoise of all the places we went. We loved the contrast it had with the white rock found along this coastline.
Parking
We parked on the road in front of HERE. We opted to go to the side of the bay instead of the beachfront to have a more private view of the pristine coastline. If you walk down the street at the bend, you will find a trail that leads out to the side of Cala Llombards.
5.Cala D’or & Mondragó Natural Park
Cala D’or is home to so many beautiful beaches. You could easily spend an entire day hopping from cove to cove without driving more than 5 minutes between each one. We chose to spend the most time at Cala Gran. We parked on the eastern side of the bay on a road called Carrer de s'Estel then walked down to the water. There is a cement platform on the side of the bay that we were able to swim from without any of the crowds on the beach. We also could hike out along the side of the bay for a better view. From the platform the water was incredibly clear and deep enough for diving!
Mondragó Natural Park is located just up the road from Cala D’Or. We loved the natural park because it was free of all infrastructure and surrounded by beautiful pine forests. This park is known for Cala Mondragó and Cala S’Amarador. We found Cala Mondragó to be more crowded (it’s the first beach you pass by from the parking lot). We kept walking on the path that leads along the right side of Cala Mondragó and found the more peaceful, Cala S’Amarador (about 10 minute walk). We spent more time at S’Amarador as it was less crowded and a bit more sheltered from the wind. Both coves are equally beautiful and it’s worth checking out both if you decide to spend the day there.
Parking
For Cala D’or (Cala Gran), it’s easy to find parking right along the road and its free. As we mentioned we chose to enjoy the platform off to the left side of the beach which is easily accessible from the street HERE.
The Mondragó Natural Park has a designated parking lot HERE and is roughly a 15 minute walk into the park. This gives you access though to all the beaches in the natural park so was worth the visit for us as we spent a few hours there.
6. cala romantica (S'Estany d'en Mas)
Cala Romantica, also called S'Estany d'en Mas, is one of our favorite beaches on Mallorca. Reason being, you can experience many different aspects of the beach quite easily. The sand and shoreline is nice and peaceful, but if you want to go for a walk, there is a path leading along the left side of the beach that takes you all the way to the mouth of the bay. This walkway continues all along the coast if you decide to explore further. We found a little boat dock about halfway up this path from the beach and decided to relax there and listen to the waves lap against the rocks. It was also a great place to enjoy especially if the beachfront is more crowded.
Parking
We arrived in the afternoon as crowds were leaving, so we had no issue finding parking in the main lot HERE. If you have to park on the street, just be aware of the signs else you may find yourself with a ticket at the end of your beach day.
7. cala varques
The journey to Cala Varques is half the adventure. Plan to walk about 3 kilometers. At a midpoint in the trail you will come to a large wall (about 10 feet tall). We arrived here with another group of people, so we were able to help each other make it up and over, but it was not easy. At the end of this hike is a beautiful blue bay that is said to be one of the most beautiful on the whole island. Once at Cala Varquez, you can hike to the left of the bay, revealing some perfect spots for cliff jumping. You can also hike to the right of the bay where there are some nice little alcoves and bays that you can have all to yourself.
This beach is very secluded and will not have any infrastructure. As it is a long hike you will want to be sure and bring water and snacks. It was probably the most empty and remote beach we visited in all of Mallorca.
Parking
You will park HERE. You cannot really park anywhere else. From the parking lot you will walk to HERE. This can easily take up to 30 minutes to get to the wall. And if you decide to jump over the wall, the beach is about 10 minutes walk after that. Be sure to not leave anything valuable in your car, because there is really no one around to watch. Mallorca in generally is extremely safe and known for have very little crime, however this spot is known for break-ins so just be sure to not leave anything worth taking in your car (even if the car is locked).
Before you go
Consider visiting a few beaches in one day: Since there are over 300 beaches on the island, it is a shame to not get a taste of at least a few. If you’re going to make your east coast journey as a day trip, it can be nice to visit a few beaches in the same day. We usually planned for 2-3 in a day and spent a few hours at each, and only had to drive 15-30 minutes between beaches. It gave a lot of variety and allowed us to get a flavor for the diversity of the island.
Read parking signs: Be sure to read all signs in the area before parking. Just because there are cars already parked there, doesn’t mean it’s legal. We learned this the hard way ;)
Rent a car: Most of Mallorca’s best beaches are the more remote and less popular ones. We were so thankful to have the freedom of a car to really explore the area. Bus routes are limited in some parts of the island and don’t go directly to the hidden coastal areas.
These were some of our favorite beaches along the east coast. Let us know if you have any questions or if there are any you think should be added to the list!