Mallorca Attractions
Palma Nova
Beaches near Palma
There are several good, though usually crowded, beaches
accessible by bus from Palma. El Arenal, seven miles (11km) to the
southeast of the city, attracts many German visitors as is
reflected along its waterfront in the signs on restaurants, bars
and hotels. The long beach boasts white sands and turquoise water.
Palma Nova and Illetes, between six and 10 miles (10-16km) to the
southwest, are smaller but equally popular beaches. On the road to
Palma Nova is Marineland, offering dolphin, sea lion and parrot
shows as well as Polynesian pearl-diving demonstrations. Other
beaches include Portixol, El Molinar, Coll d'En Rebassa and Can
Pastilla. The most popular beach on the entire island of Mallorca,
Es Trenc, on the southeast coast between Cap de Salinas and Cap
Blanc, can be reached by bus from the Plaza Espanya in Palma with
departures three times a day. The local tourist office distributes
an information leaflet on 40 beaches in the Palma area.
