Son Serra De Marina can be planned around the beach: The wide stretch of coast is also the starting point of the Camí de la Mar, and windsurfing and stand-up paddleboarding are practised at the beach. Behind the beach is the settlement, with a few bars and restaurants. When choosing your destination and accommodation, you can therefore consider whether beach activities, a walk or the location of the settlement should shape your stay.

The Beach and Coastal Scenery

Son Serra De Marina beach is 450 metres long and more than 100 metres wide. It is a sandy beach with a few rocky outcrops; the sand is coarse, and dense Posidonia often covers the beach. At the right-hand edge, the Torrent de Na Borges separates Son Serra De Marina beach from Sa Canova beach. From the beach, you can see Cap des Pinar and Cap Ferrutx, which enclose the Bay of Alcúdia. Along with the beach’s dimensions, these provide clear reference points for its location within the bay.

Activities at the Beach

Windsurfing and stand-up paddleboarding are practised at the beach. Nudism is also practised there. Several horse-riding routes in northern Mallorca cross the beach. The settings differ: water sports and nudism take place directly on the beach, while the horse-riding routes cross it as part of routes through northern Mallorca. When choosing activities, you can distinguish between those offered at the beach and routes that pass through it.

Walks and Hiking Routes

The Camí de la Mar starts at Son Serra De Marina beach and follows an unpaved forest track. The route is no more than 4 km long and runs mostly through a pine forest. This walk therefore has a clear starting point, a specific surface and a set maximum length. If you are looking for a route connected to the coast, you can start here at the beach; the forest accounts for most of the way. Trail conditions can change, so check them before setting out.

Another hiking option is a section of Stage 3 of the GR 222. It runs between Betlem and the houses of Son Serra De Marina and is among the sections of the route currently open and signposted. The two walks can be distinguished by different details: for the Camí de la Mar, the start at the beach, the unpaved forest track and the maximum length of 4 km are relevant; for the GR 222 section, the stage and endpoints provide the reference points. For planning, you can therefore start by considering the starting point, endpoint and type of path.

Location and Getting There

The settlement lies behind the beach and has a few bars and restaurants. Parking is available on the settlement’s streets and in a car park next to the beach. Availability can change, so check the parking situation before your visit. This makes two areas clear for planning your visit: the beach and the settlement behind it. When travelling there, you can use the parking options on the settlement’s streets or at the car park next to the beach as a guide.

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