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Beaches Around Palma

Some of the best beaches on Mallorca are located within a short distance of the
capital, Palma, and these are readily reached by bus. East of the city are the longer,
sandier beaches that culminate in the golden strand at S’Arenal, famous for the beautiful
bodies that sun themselves here. To the west are the smaller beaches – sometimes sand,
sometimes pebble and sometimes a mixture. These beaches are very pretty, especially
those in rocky, forested coves, with Ses Illetes being arguably the pick of the bunch.

6 S’Arenal
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S’Arenal, at the eastern end of Platja de
Palma, is the most popular resort along
this part of the coast. Its main attraction,
apart from the beach, is Aqualand El Arenal
fun park, with its pools and rides.

0 km 3
1 Palmanova
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A good base for family holidays.
Nearby buildings are hidden
among dense greenery, and Pont d’Inca
the Serra de Tramuntana
hills can be Son Ferriol
seen in the
distance.

Costa d’en
Blanes
Sant Francesc
3 Cala Major
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This small bay is lined with 4 Palma
houses and hotels. The @ a 0 - = 7
golden beach is hardly Inhabitants of the capital head to
secluded, but it is one of C’an Pere Antoni beach or to other
the nicest in this area. beaches along the Badia de Palma.
5 Platja de Palma
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At the height of the holiday season, this 5-km-
(3-mile-) long beach becomes exceptionally
crowded. Behind the row of cafés and bars next
to the beach are hotels, apartments and clubs.

2 Ses Illetes Key
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This small beach, Motorway/highway
barely 120 m (390 ft) Major road
long, is off the beaten Scenic route
track. Despite that, and
the lack of facilities, it Other road
remains popular.

For keys to symbols see back flap

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