Where to park
Where to leave the car
Two official car parks: Ses Covetes (north, 700 spaces, €8 a day) and Es Trenc main (south, 400 spaces, €10 a day). In August they fill up before 10 am.
The longest unspoilt beach on the south coast
Three kilometres of white sand and protected dunes inside the Ses Salines Nature Reserve. Not a building in sight — just pine forest and salt pans in the distance. Mallorca's answer to the Caribbean, and one that rewards an early start.

Where to park
Two official car parks: Ses Covetes (north, 700 spaces, €8 a day) and Es Trenc main (south, 400 spaces, €10 a day). In August they fill up before 10 am.
When to arrive
Arrive before 9.30 am in July and August; from 4 pm onwards the light turns golden and half the crowd has already left.
Tours & excursions · Best-sellers on Viator
Hand-picked from Viator's top-rated experiences on Mallorca, sorted by review volume and average rating. Free cancellation up to 24 h before, reserve now and pay later.
Descend into one of Europe's most breathtaking cave systems and cross an underground lake while a string quartet plays Chopin from a lantern-lit boat. Air-conditioned coach pick-up from most resorts on the island.
A full day in the UNESCO-listed Tramuntana range: Valldemossa's monastery, the Sóller Valley by 1912 wooden train and the port on a historic tram. Includes a boat trip along the northern cliffs.
Sail out from Palma along the west coast, drop anchor in two turquoise coves and jump in with mask and snorkel. Includes lunch, unlimited soft drinks, beer, wine and sangria.
Glide past La Seu cathedral, the Almudaina Palace, the Arab Baths and the seafront promenade with a local guide. All the icons of Palma without wearing out your feet.
Ride the pine-forest tracks of the east coast in an open 4x4, stopping at hidden coves such as Cala Varques and Cala Magraner. Includes lunch at a rural finca.
The Hams caves have shorter queues than Drach but the same natural drama. Continue to Porto Cristo for a seaside lunch of fresh Mallorcan fish and a stroll around the harbour.
Board a classic 45 ft sailing yacht and drift along the bay of Palma as the cathedral turns pink. Tapas board and a glass of cava per person included; extra drinks at cost.
Head inland to the Binissalem wine country, visit two family-run bodegas and taste four DO wines with a farmhouse lunch built around Mallorcan sobrasada, ensaimada and local cheese.
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How you get there
By car from Palma (45 min via the MA-6014). From Ses Covetes, a 10-minute walk across the dunes. Also by bike from Colònia de Sant Jordi (30 min on a flat lane).
What you'll find
Local tips
What to avoid
Weekends in July and August between midday and 3 pm
Around this beach
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