Cala Major beach from above, with turquoise water, sand full of parasols and the buildings of the district
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Platja de Cala Majorhow to get there, parking and tips

An urban sandy beach on the west side of Palma, next to Marivent. Lifeguard, assisted bathing, sunbeds and a bus stop at the door. Parking nearby is hard.

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West Palma's urban beach, next to Marivent

An urban sandy beach in the Cala Major district, on the rocky coast west of Palma, with apartment blocks and hotels all around. The sand was replenished in the late 20th century and a breakwater splits it into two stretches. The Marivent palace is right next door and the Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró is about 500 metres away.

Swimmers on the sand and at the water's edge in Cala Major seen from above, with the rocks at the end and buildings behind

250m

Of sand according to the Ajuntament

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Bus lines stopping by the beach

500m

To the Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró

The promenade by the rock at Cala Major, with swimmers sitting on the low wall and the beach and buildings behind

Today at Platja de Cala Major

Sea conditions today

Calculating…

Platja de Cala Major opens to the . With an offshore wind it stays sheltered; if the wind blows in from the sea, the waves come in.

Parking

ORA on the street and a free car park about 800 m away

Then about 2 min on foot (easy).

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See it from the sea

Trips that pass by Platja de Cala Major. In July and August it pays to book ahead.

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What you’ll find

Sand
Sand, with rock at either end, about 250 × 50 m of beach.
Facilities
Lifeguard, toilets, sunloungers.
No shade
There are no trees on the sand. Parasols are available to rent.
Snorkelling: good
The interesting bits are on the rocks at either end, towards the punta dels Grells and towards Sant Agustí.
Good for kids
Sand, a lifeguard from March to October and the bus at the door. With a southerly wind waves come in, so check the flag.
Dogs: not allowed
Dogs aren't allowed on the sand. Palma's dog bathing area is at es Carnatge, between es Coll d'en Rabassa and Can Pastilla.

How to get there

By car and on foot
Next to the beach there are only street spaces, paid by the hour (ORA zone) and nearly always taken in summer. OpenStreetMap shows a free car park at Marivent, about 800 metres to the east. The easiest option is to come by bus. The beach is right on Avinguda de Joan Miró, the road that runs from Palma towards Illetes. You walk down to the sand from the street and the promenade. The Ajuntament (town council) runs an assisted bathing point with boardwalks, amphibious chairs and support staff for people with reduced mobility.
By bus
The Cala Major stops on Avinguda de Joan Miró are about 150 metres from the sand. According to OpenStreetMap, EMT Palma lines 4, 20 and 46 and TIB line 108 stop there.
By boat
Because the Marivent palace is so close, anchoring in front of the beach is not allowed.
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Rocks by clear water at the end of Cala Major, with the built-up coast of the bay behind

Best time to go

Season
May, June, September and October
Time of day
First thing in the morning, before the sand fills up
Crowds in summer
High

It's an urban beach surrounded by hotels and apartments. In July and August it fills up by mid-morning.

Rocks and an islet joined by a small bridge at the western end of Cala Major beach

Tips and what to bring

  • Come by bus. Parking next to the beach is almost impossible in summer and the stop is a couple of minutes away.
  • Get there early. It’s an urban beach with hotels all around, and by mid-morning the sand is already full.
  • A parasol, or rent one. There are no trees on the sand and it’s in the sun all day.
  • Mask and snorkel. Swim towards the rocks at either end, where there’s more life than over the sand in the middle.
  • Combine it with Miró. The Fundació Pilar i Joan Miró, with the painter’s studios, is about 500 metres away.

The beach faces south, towards the Bay of Palma. With tramuntana (northerly) it’s usually calm; with migjorn (southerly) or llebeig (south-westerly) the waves roll straight in.

Photos of Platja de Cala Major

Platja de Cala Major features in these guides

Nearby coves

  • Cala del Guix0.6 km · guide coming soon
  • Platja de Calanova0.7 km · guide coming soon
  • Platja de ses Illetes2.2 km

Frequently asked questions

How do I get there and where can I park?

Along Avinguda de Joan Miró, the road from Palma to Illetes. Next to the beach there are only spaces paid by the hour (ORA zone), and in summer they're full. OpenStreetMap shows a free car park at Marivent, about 800 metres away.

Can I get there by bus?

Yes. The Cala Major stops are about 150 metres from the sand. According to OpenStreetMap, EMT lines 4, 20 and 46 and TIB line 108 stop there.

Is there a lifeguard?

Yes. In 2026 the Ajuntament provides a lifeguard and assisted bathing from 28 March to 31 October. In July and August the hours are 10:00 to 19:30.

Is it accessible for people with reduced mobility?

Yes. It's one of Palma's five beaches with an assisted bathing point, with boardwalks, amphibious chairs and crutches, a shaded area and support staff.

Can I bring my dog?

No. Palma's dog bathing area is at es Carnatge, between es Coll d'en Rabassa and Can Pastilla.

When are there waves?

The beach faces south. With migjorn (southerly) or llebeig (south-westerly) winds the waves come in; with tramuntana (northerly) it's usually calm.