Beaches in Mallorca

Portals Vells beach. | G. ALOMAR

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Often referred to as simply ‘Portals Vells’, this three-fingered bay is arguably the most popular spot to drop your anchor in the southwest. A short cruise from Puerto Portals and Port Adriano, it’s boat soup in high season, with tenders shuttling guests to and from a duo of seafront restaurants. With calm water and fine sand, Cala Portals Vells is by far the most popular of the trio, and it’s advisable to arrive early to find a hole for your car, and your towel. Make sure you explore the large man-made caves at the end of the bay where stone was once extracted to build Palma’s cathedral.

More information

  • Access:
    • By car
  • Length (meters): 30
  • Promenade: No
  • Type od beach: Sand
  • Composition: White sand
  • Wave conditions : Little waves
  • Anchorage: No
  • Nudist: Yes
  • Sign posts: Yes
  • Lifeguard: Yes
  • Parking: No
  • Disabled access: Yes
  • Toilet: Yes
  • Showers: No
  • Phones: Yes
  • Rubbish bins: Yes
  • Sunshade rental: Yes
  • Sunloungers rental: Yes
  • Shops/resorts: Yes
  • Cleaning service: Yes
  • Diving: Yes

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