The Costa dels Pins offers several specific points to consider when planning a holiday: Cala Es Rajoli and Port Roig differ in their surface and length, an old breakwater remains at Port Vell, and from Sa Marjal the view stretches across the Bay of Son Servera to Punta de n’Amer and Cap des Pinar. If you’re looking for a holiday apartment, you can first decide whether the beach surface, maritime heritage or coastal scenery is the most important factor for your trip.

Beaches by surface and size

Cala Es Rajoli, a small beach of sand and stones, lies on the Costa dels Pins. It is about 70 metres long and 7 metres wide. Port Roig is also on the Costa dels Pins; its fine sand and approximate length of 160 metres give it a different character. Compared directly, Port Roig is considerably longer, while Cala Es Rajoli has a mixed surface of sand and stones. The type of beach may therefore matter just as much as its approximate size when making a choice.

Port Vell: coastal history and the seabed

Port Vell was once a fishing village and still has an old breakwater. The seabed is made up of sand, rocks and Posidonia seagrass; there is also a diverse range of marine life to discover with a snorkel mask. The water is considered clean, clear and turquoise. For travellers interested in both maritime history and life underwater, Port Vell brings together two different coastal perspectives.

Coastal character and views

Port Roig is considered peaceful and pleasant, and old tamarisks grow along the coast. The old piers of a former embarkation point rise out of the water. From Sa Marjal, the view stretches across the Bay of Son Servera to Punta de n’Amer and Cap des Pinar. At sunset, the sky and sea take on shades of pink and orange. Travellers who choose a coastal destination for its views and evening colours rather than beach dimensions will find a different focus at Sa Marjal than at Cala Es Rajoli and Port Roig.

The wider travel context: Mallorca

For a wider perspective, it is worth looking at Mallorca as a whole. The Serra de Tramuntana is the largest protected natural area in the Balearic Islands and a UNESCO World Heritage mountain landscape. Its scenery includes cliffs descending to the sea, green valleys and clear mountain streams. The cultural landscape of the Serra de Tramuntana is also shaped by agricultural terraces, interconnected waterworks including water mills, dry-stone structures and farmhouses.

The GR-221, also known as the Ruta de la Pedra en Sec, crosses the Serra de Tramuntana. The Artà-Lluc GR-222 route offers a different regional connection: it links the Llevant mountain ranges and their nature park with the central area of the Serra. These regional landscapes and routes offer a different travel focus from the beaches and coastal views of the Costa dels Pins.

Discover more destinations: Esporles, Jornets, Algaida, Pollença, Maria De La Salut, Sencelles, Portals Vells, Porto Cristo Novo

For the overall travel guide: Mallorca.