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Where to park
Where to leave the car
Several free car parks alongside the pine forest (Sectors II, III, IV). Urban sectors (Sector I) have paid parking at €5 a day.
Beach · Muro · Mallorca
Playa de Muro
Families, pine forest and Blue Flag year after year
The longest, most family-friendly beach on the north coast, with shallow water ideal for children. The wilder stretch (Sectors III and IV) borders the S'Albufera Nature Reserve.
- Type
- Sandy beach
- Length
- 6 km
- Sand
- Fine white sand, very shallow gradient
- Water
- Turquoise · shallow for 30 m out to sea
GPS · 39.7936° N, 3.1231° E
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When to arrive
Best time to visit
Any time before midday in August. Sectors III and IV are quieter because you have to walk further.
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The eight best-reviewed excursions in Mallorca
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Nature4 hCaves of Drach with live classical music concert
4.5(2,874 reviews)
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.
From
£32per person
- Hotel pick-up from Palma, Alcúdia and the east coast
- Boat ride across the underground Lake Martel
- Live 20-minute classical concert included
Nature8 hSerra de Tramuntana, Valldemossa and the vintage Sóller train
4.6(1,943 reviews)
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.
From
£48per person
- 1912 wooden train from Palma to Sóller
- Historic tram to Port de Sóller
- Boat trip along the Tramuntana cliffs
- Free time in Valldemossa
Boat & beach5 hWest-coast catamaran cruise with snorkelling stops
4.7(1,521 reviews)
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.
From
£56per person
- Two swim and snorkel stops in wild coves
- Buffet lunch, beer, wine and sangria on board
- Small group (max 40 passengers)
Culture2 hPalma by Segway: cathedral and old town
4.8(987 reviews)
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.
From
£30per person
- 10-min instruction session before the tour
- Local English-speaking guide
- Small groups (max 8 people)
Adventure7 hEast-coast 4x4 tour with a swim at Cala Varques
4.7(612 reviews)
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.
From
£76per person
- Open 4x4 with an English-speaking driver
- Three off-road cove stops with swim time
- Lunch at a traditional finca
Food & wine6 hCaves of Hams and Porto Cristo with lunch
4.4(743 reviews)
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.
From
£42per person
- Guided visit to the Hams cave system
- Free time in Porto Cristo
- Traditional Mallorcan lunch included
Boat & beach3 hSunset sailing from Palma with tapas and cava
4.9(486 reviews)
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.
From
£65per person
- Classic sailing yacht (max 12 guests)
- Tapas board and cava on board
- Cathedral views at golden hour
Food & wine5 hBinissalem wine tasting with vineyard lunch
4.7(322 reviews)
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.
From
£58per person
- Two DO Binissalem winery visits
- Four wines paired with lunch
- Round-trip transport from Palma
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How you get there
Getting there
By car from Alcúdia (10 min) or Palma (55 min). TIB buses 302, 351, 352 from Palma.
What you'll find
Services
- Multiple beach bars along each sector
- Showers, toilets and accessible entrances
- Lifeguard tower every 300 m (Jun–Sept)
- Sunbed and kayak hire
- Pine forest with natural shade right by the beach
Local tips
What we wish we'd been told
- 01Combine with a visit to the S'Albufera Nature Reserve (birdwatching)
- 02Sector III is the sweet spot: services plus pines
- 03Bar Ponderosa (Sector II) has been a local institution since 1969
Around this beach
Towns within 15 km of Playa de Muro
Nearest villages on Mallorca — sorted by distance. Ideal bases for staying close to the beach.
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