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The Best Beaches on Mallorca: 20 Blue Flags

May 11, 2024May 11, 2024

There is much more to Mallorca than sun and sea. But a day on the beach is always precious. Even more so since there is a different one for every day of the year. From rocky bays to long stretches of white sand, from secluded getaways to fancy beach clubs. Most of us have our own favorites that we only share with friends and family. In case you haven’t found yours yet, the Blue Flag offers some guidance. The Bandera Azul is awarded each year to beaches that meet strict environmental criteria…

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Tabgha Chiringuito: Blessed Beach Bar

September 30, 2023

The crystal clear Mediterranean is shimmering at your feet. A gentle breeze blows away the heat of the last summer days. Add a few tables with folding chairs, a couple of sun loungers and a shower on a wooden deck. What more does a decent beach bar need? Tabgha Chiringuito has all of it, and something even more special. By having a coffee and a tostada or a pitcher of sangria and a snack you contribute to a good cause. The chiringuito solidario is run by Caritas and the profits go to a housing…

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Best Beaches on Mallorca: The Top 10 Playas

July 20, 2022May 6, 2023

Mallorca has a beach for every day of the year. White sandy shores, pebbly bays, protected dunes, family beaches and secluded coves. I am always excited to visit a place I haven’t been to before. But then there’s also a number of sandy beaches…

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Secluded Bays on Mallorca: The Top 10 Calas

June 24, 2022May 6, 2023

It’s not easy to find secluded bays on Mallorca, anymore. Except in the early morning or out of season. But some bays are so stunning that you’ll share the joy with other beach lovers. Most people associate Mallorca with long sandy beaches. And…

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Blue is the warmest color: Cala Marmols

April 11, 2021May 22, 2021

Cala Marmols is the picture postcard bay everybody dreams about. The flip side is that you are rarely alone on a paradise beach. But Cala Marmols can only be reached by foot and it takes a little while to get there. Out of season you may be…

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Down by the sea: S’Arenal Portocolom

March 30, 2021March 30, 2021

Lighthouses have always offered orientation. If you follow the road to the Far de Portocolom, you will pass a beautiful bay. It’s just called S’Arenal, the beach. And S’Arenal Portocolom is also the name of the chiringuito, which has long since…

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Plays of light: My favorite sunset spots

September 27, 2020October 6, 2021

Mallorca has often been called the isle of light. Its beautiful landscape and extraordinary colors have been an inspiration for artists and photographers. The greatest light show around the island takes place in the evening, when the sun sets…

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Good vibrations: Ponderosa Beach

August 30, 2020August 22, 2023

One of my favorite beaches on Mallorca is Es Comú de Muro. The unspoiled stretch of fine-grained white sand hides behind a vast dune landscape which is part of the protected Parc Natural de s’Albufera. As it happens this is also the place where…