Palmira Beach
The largest beach in the Peguera area.
Situated next to Torà beach, separated from it by a a small
cape.
From here one can make out the Malgrat islets.
Its name comes from the first house built in 1800 by Enrique Waring,
who wanted to pay homage to the Syrian city of Palmira.
Thanks to its characteristics it received the Blue Flag which the
European Union grants to beaches in excellent conditions.
Access: From Palma one takes regional road 719 to Peguera, where
one wanders up its boulevard to the heart of the urban nucleus.
There you will find road signs. Park your vehicle in one of the
parking lots at the entrance, and wander the boulevard on foot.
A piece of advice: Do not leave the area without seeing the cove
Cala Fornells.
Santa Ponça Beach
It is located at the bottom of the bay of the same name.
From a historical point of view it is the most important beach at
this end because King James I´s troops disembarked here when
the conquest of Majorca began under Arab dominion. To commemorate
this fact in 1929 a stone cross was erected which, seventy years
later, was partially destroyed by lightening and rebuilt not long
ago.
The quality of its waters and facilities have allowed it to obtain
the Blue Flag qualification awarded by the European Union.
Access: From Palma along the motorway until it ends. Afterwards
follow the dual carriageway until you arrive at the Santa Ponça
windmill roundabout, you circle it and continue along the King James
I Avenue to the Santa Ponça Square.
A piece of advice: Walk along the left bank and past the Caló
d’en Pellicer until you arrive at the commemorative Disembarkment
Cross.
Palmanova Beach
It is located between Punta (Point) Marroig and Punta Nadala. It
is Palmanova’s central beach between the beaches of Carregador
and Son Maties.
It received the Blue Flag , a distinction granted by the European
Union as recognition of its high quality.
Access: Along the motorway to the corresponding exit or along regional
road 719 to the Palmanova roundabout. Afterwards you go down the
paseo Maritimo (the Boardwalk), in front of which you find this
beach.
A piece of advice: Do not leave the area without touring the boardwalk
which unites all the beaches in the area.
Magaluf Beach
Magaluf beach is found situated in this urban nucleus, and is surrounded
by a boardwalk.
It is one of the longest beaches on the entire Calvia coast. Its
name refers to a people with two possible origins, one comes from
a Jewish name nad the other which assumes it is derived from an
arab term meaning “stagnant waters”.
Various watersports can be practised here.
The quality of its water and facilities have allowed it to obtain
the Blue Flag qualification awarded by the European Union.
Access: Along the motorway exiting at Palmanova or along regional
road 719 to the Palmanova roundabout where you take the detour to
Magaluf along the Avenida Cas Saboners, afterwards you continue
along the Avenida Pere Vaquer Ramus to the Avenida de Magaluf where
several streets open up to el Passeig Maritim de Magaluf (Boardwalk),
next to which you find the beach.
A piece of advice: Magaluf is one of Calvia’s population nuclei
with many facilities to enjoy in your freetime.
Cala Portals Vells (Cove)
It is located between Cape Falcó and Cape de Cala Figuera.
Portals Vells is an inlet with three small beaches, one of them
is nudist, the one known as El mago (the Wizard), which is the closest
one to the Sol de Mallorca wharf.
It still retains its wild characteristics having been declared a
Natural Area of Special Interest to Cape Cala Figuera. where marine
sea birds nest.
Access: Take the motorway towards Palmanova following the road in
direction Andratx to the first roundabout turning to the left, the
road sign Cap Cala Figuera appears.
A piece of advice: Hike to el Faro de Cala Figuera (the Lighthouse)
and visit the marés quarry caves on the right bank, where
an image of the virgin can be found in its interior.
