Trips - Beaches

Porto Cristo (Christ Port) - Majorca

Porto Cristo was formally known as Cala de Manacor until its name was changed in 1912 to commemorate the old legend that an image of Christ landed in the cove (cala) in the year 1260.

The town itself has a familiar feel to it and you could liken it to a Devon seaside town, an amalgam of perhaps Torquay, Brixham and Paignton.

Sa Coma - Majorca

Further up the east coast, after passing through Porto Christo going north, you will find the road signs will start directing you to such towns as Cala Bona, Cala Millor, S'illott and Sa Coma. In fact, it is possible to walk from one to the other and the boundaries seem to blur a little! Sa Coma is one of the first resorts you are directed towards.

Jellyfish Precautions and Remedies

The typical jellyfish found in Majorca are not really good swimmers and usually arrive to the beach by the sea currents. They feed on small fish after injecting them with paralysing poison. For the vast majority of people, the sting from a jellyfish is just painful and has no long term or lethal implications.

Palma Nova Beach

Palma Nova beach actually comprises of 3 individual beaches. They are:

  • Palma Nova I
  • Palma Nova II
  • Son Maties

Each beach has a promenade area lined with numerous bars and restaurants which are popular for walks and rollerblading during the day and early evening.

Alcudia Beach

A family favourite, Alcudia's beach is located on the North coast of Majorca. It boasts the largest beach in Majorca, stretching out over 7KM and is perfect for all swimmers, as the water gets gently deeper. Alcudia beach is actually 4KM and joins Playa de Muro beach which is a further 3KM. You can't tell where one stops and the other starts to be honest.