Things to do in Balearic Islands, Balearic Islands: The Best Beaches

May 12, 2022 Roger Rusk

The brightest stars of Los Baleares are Majorca, Ibiza and peaceful Minorca. Situated between France and Africa, the archipelago's islands each have distinct characters. Majorca is the most developed and offers a mass of hotels, fast food joints and crowded beaches. Ibiza is loved by a hard partying set, including many gay visitors. It is also increasingly popular with upscale travelers, drawn by the chameleon island's reputation as "the new Provence." Pick an island and stake a claim on its sand.
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1. Cala Benirras Beach

Lugar Venda de Benirras, 154, 07815, Ibiza Spain
Excellent
56%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 129 reviews

Cala Benirras Beach

Reviewed By johne7264

What a fantastic chilled beach. One of my all time favourites. The atmosphere is a real chilled vibe. The beach is an alcove with clear blue sea framed by a couple of bars and restaurants. Tucked away in the North East of the Island this is a great place.

2. Playa de Ses Illetes

Formentera Spain
Excellent
79%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 5,626 reviews

Playa de Ses Illetes

Reviewed By Pandussssss - St. Petersburg, Russia

You should go there by bicycle, nice views around, Salinas and nude beaches. In the end of you trip you will see the best beach in the world. Clear water, dorado swimming, yacht, not many people around.

3. Cala Macarelleta

Menorca Spain
Excellent
69%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 2,050 reviews

Cala Macarelleta

Reviewed By W7045EDlaurenm

This is an absolutely beautiful beach which is surrounded by pine forests and has crystal clear blue sea. The beach is also very clean and well-kept and it had a very calm and relaxed feel. It is advisable to drive to the beach and be warned that the carpark has a limited amount of space and once it's full, they don't let any more cars in, so to guarantee getting in it's best to aim to arrive by 9.15am (I know it's an early wake up but it's worth it). it is a 25 minute walk through pine forests from the carpark to Cala Macarella which is also beautiful but larger and less secluded. To get to Cala Macaraletta, it is a 5-10 minute walk up and down the adjacent cliff (there is a clear and relatively safe path) which has some amazing views of both beaches from the top. There is also a friendly and funny man who makes freshly-made mojitos (classic or with raspberries and blueberries) at the corner of the beach which are 7 euros each and were some of the most delicious mojitos I've ever had. They are well worth trying! All in all,if you want a day at a beautiful beach, this should definitely be on your itinerary.

4. Playa Nudista El Mago

Playa Portal Vells, S/N, 07181, Calvia, Majorca Spain
Excellent
58%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 146 reviews

Playa Nudista El Mago

5. Cala Pregonda

Menorca Spain
Excellent
72%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,276 reviews

Cala Pregonda

6. Playa Cala Salada

Avenida Portmany 4 km, 07820, Sant Antoni de Portmany, Ibiza Spain
Excellent
56%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,894 reviews

Playa Cala Salada

Reviewed By 234livj - Sheffield, United Kingdom

€7 to rent a sun bed We had to wait in a line for 25 minutes in the scorching sun to enter the other side of the beach as they didn’t want everyone together the beach is very small for the amount of people there. However walk is very tiring up the hill to get to the other beach but many beautiful views

7. Cala Turqueta

Ciutadella, Menorca Spain
Excellent
54%
Good
29%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
4%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3,715 reviews

Cala Turqueta

Reviewed By stevehP1806UF

Great location for relaxation, swimming with beautiful scenery. Worth the effort of seeking it out. A great beach cafe, too.

8. Cala Algaierens

Av. Mar, 07769, Ciutadella, Menorca Spain
Excellent
55%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1,018 reviews

Cala Algaierens

9. Playa de Muro Beach

Playa de Muro, Majorca Spain http://www.playademuro.net
Excellent
67%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 4,380 reviews

Playa de Muro Beach

Reviewed By arqcervinka - Vienna, Austria

I went to Playa de Muro Beach looking for a calm beach with fine sand for my 2 year old to play. This beach is really perfect for this. It has nice fine sand, calm sea, life guards and umbrellas rental. There are no restaurants on the beach, but you will find many options to eat (restaurants and markets) 1 block away. If you want to rent an umbrella (& lounges) I recommend going to the beach early in order to do so. The umbrella will be reserved for you the entire day, so you can go back to your hotel and return later. There is also a safe on the umbrella! So dont be afraid of leaving your values while you go for a swim. The sea is clean and very calm. You will see small fishes swimming around your feet. Just wonderfull!

10. Cala del Pilar

Ciutadella, Menorca Spain
Excellent
70%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 379 reviews

Cala del Pilar

Reviewed By 410nigelc - Mahon, Spain

Cala del Pilar is a wonderful beach reached by a 45 minute walk through beautiful woodland. Car parking is in a designated park. We visited on a spring day in January, There were less than 10 cars in the car park but does get very busy mid summer.

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