The dune-backed beach that starts by the harbour
A long, straight stretch of very fine white sand between the Club Nàutic de sa Ràpita and ses Covetes. Behind it are protected dunes and the es Boscarró pine wood, and it's part of the Parc Natural Maritimoterrestre es Trenc-Salobrar de Campos (a land and marine natural park). Two Second World War bunkers, painted white, still stand on the sand.
1,1km
Of sand between the harbour and ses Covetes
40m
Of sand in width
2
Bunkers on the sand
Today at Platja de sa Ràpita
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- Wind
- Offshore waves
Platja de sa Ràpita opens to the . With an offshore wind it stays sheltered; if the wind blows in from the sea, the waves come in.
Parking
Pay car park by the harbour
Then about 3 min on foot (easy).
See it from the sea
Trips that pass by Platja de sa Ràpita. In July and August it pays to book ahead.
What you’ll find
- Sand
- Fine sand, with posidonia seagrass meadows further out, about 1100 × 40 m of beach.
- Facilities
- Beach bar, lifeguard, sunloungers.
- No shade
- There are no trees on the sand. The pine wood is behind the dunes, which are off limits.
- Snorkelling: limited
- Sandy seabed along almost the whole beach. A bit more life on the rocks by the harbour and over the posidonia.
- Good for kids
- The sand slopes gently and the water stays shallow for several metres. There are lifeguards in July and August, but no shade.
- Dogs: not allowed
- Banned from Campos's beaches from March to October, under the local bylaw and the park's regulations.
How to get there
- By car and on foot
- Next to the Club Nàutic, on avinguda de Son Durí, there's a public pay car park with about 70 spaces, some 150 metres from the start of the beach. The Club Nàutic's own car park is for customers. In the natural park you can only park in authorised car parks. In July and August it's best to get there early. From Campos you drive to sa Ràpita. The beach starts next to the Club Nàutic, at the end of the village, and you walk on from there. Use the wooden boardwalks and marked paths to cross the dunes; the roped-off areas are out of bounds.
- By bus
- The Club Nàutic (sa Ràpita) stop is about 150 metres from the start of the beach. It's served by TIB routes 508 (Palma to sa Ràpita) and 518 (Campos to sa Ràpita). Check timetables and seasons at tib.org.
- By boat
- You can anchor off the beach, about 300 metres from the shore, on sand in about 4 metres of water. It isn't recommended in south-easterly, southerly or south-westerly winds. Anchoring on posidonia is forbidden in the park.
Best time to go
- Season
- May, June, September and October
- Time of day
- Before 10:00 or late in the afternoon
- Crowds in summer
- Medium
It gets locals and people from the holiday homes, but far fewer than Es Trenc. If you walk towards ses Covetes, the crowd thins out.
Tips and what to bring
- Park by the harbour. The car park on avinguda de Son Durí is a stone’s throw from the start of the beach.
- Walk towards ses Covetes. People cluster near the village; further along there’s more space.
- Parasol and water. There’s no shade on the sand and few facilities.
- Cross the dunes on the boardwalks. They’re protected and roped off; walking on them destroys them.
- Check the wind before you go. With a southerly or south-westerly wind the waves roll straight in.
The beach faces south-south-west, so it gets sun all afternoon. At sunset the sun drops to the west, over the sea.
Photos of Platja de sa Ràpita
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Nearby coves
- Platja de ses Covetes0.8 km · guide coming soon
- Platja des Freu1.2 km · guide coming soon
- Es Trenc2.8 km
Frequently asked questions
How do I get there and where do I park?
Drive to sa Ràpita. The beach starts next to the Club Nàutic. Beside it, on avinguda de Son Durí, there's a public pay car park about 150 metres from the sand. Buses 508 from Palma and 518 from Campos also run there.
Is it the same as Es Trenc?
It's the same dune system and the same natural park, but it's the western stretch. Es Trenc carries on from the end of the beach, past ses Covetes. It's usually less crowded.
Is it good for children?
Yes. The sand slopes gently and the water stays shallow for several metres, and there are lifeguards in July and August. Bring a parasol, as there's no shade.
Can I bring my dog?
Not from March to October. Campos bans animals from its beaches and swimming areas during those months.
What are the rules in the natural park?
You mustn't walk on the dunes or go behind the dune ridge, or park outside the authorised car parks. Boats mustn't anchor on posidonia.
What are the bunkers on the sand?
They're two Second World War bunkers. In 2014 the Boa Mistura art collective painted them white with lines of poetry. With the beach eroding, the water now reaches them.