Palmanova combines three white-sand beaches with promenades and a marked coastal circular route. When planning your trip, it is helpful to distinguish between these options: walks along the beach promenades are one possibility, while the 4.8-kilometre circular walk is another. The town’s history and coastal landscape also give Palmanova its own character.
Beaches and coastline
Palmanova has three white-sand beaches: Es Carregador, Palmanova Beach and Son Maties. Cala Blanca is also part of the Palmanova coastline. Es Carregador is next to the Club marítimo and is also known as Playa de Morocco. The name recalls the first hotel built on this stretch of coast.
Palmanova Beach is half a kilometre long. Its present fine, white sand and size are the result of artificial sand nourishment. Sea currents change the coastline with the seasons, so the beach’s size and profile can vary. If you are assessing the beach for a particular time of year, bear these seasonal changes in mind.
Promenades and a coastal circular route
Palmanova and Es Carregador each have a beach promenade with green spaces, trees, and wide pavements and boulevards. This offers a variety of stretches for walks along the coast. Son Maties Beach also has a quiet beach promenade. People walk and exercise there, and the route is lined with green spaces and children’s play areas.
Another option is a 4.8-kilometre circular walk along the Palmanova coast. The walk is listed as taking one hour. This makes it possible to compare a specific walking route with walks along the promenades without treating them as the same activity. Route conditions can change; check them before setting out.
Activities on the water
Palmanova Beach is used for beach volleyball and beach tennis. At Son Maties, water sports, excursions out to sea and pedal boat hire are available. These activities and rentals are subject to provider availability. If you want to plan around them, check availability in advance.
Facilities listed at Es Carregador include parasol and sun lounger hire, an access ramp for people with disabilities, and lifeguard towers. Beach services may vary depending on the season and operating conditions. If you rely on a particular service or the access ramp, check the current situation before your visit.
History of the town
Palmanova was the first urban development built in Calvià and one of the first in Mallorca. Planning began in 1934. This historical context differs from the more recent perspective of using the beaches and helps explain Palmanova not only as a coastal town but also as a planned urban development.
A different focus within the wider destination of Calvià
If you are interested in culture as well as Palmanova’s coast, you can consider Calvià Vila as a separate point of interest within the wider destination of Calvià. Calvià Vila is the municipality’s oldest urban settlement. An educational cultural trail there leads to twelve cultural, historical and architectural sights. Before your trip, check whether information about the trail is currently available.
The Church of San Juan Bautista in Calvià Vila also offers a specific architectural point of reference: its history dates back to 1248. The present church has a historicist façade with Neo-Romanesque elements and a large Neo-Gothic window. Two slender twin towers house the bell tower.
Calvià Vila’s cultural life includes the festivals of Sant Jaume and Sant Joan, as well as other religious celebrations. A traditional market is also held there every Monday. More than 60 stalls along Carrer Major offer food, clothing, shoes and handicrafts, among other goods. As the market day may be important to your plans, check it before your trip.
Discover more destinations: Costa De La Calma, Portals Nous, Costa D´en Blanes, Illetes, Es Capdellà, Santa Ponca, El Toro, Cala Vinyes.
For the overview of the wider destination: Calvia.
