Platja d'Alcúdia

Platja d'Alcúdia stretches for 7 kilometers of powdery golden sand with water so shallow you can walk out 100 meters and still touch bottom. The entire bay faces north, which means it's sheltered from Mallorca's fierce southern winds, creating consistently calm conditions perfect for families with young kids. You'll find proper watersports centers every few hundred meters offering everything from paddleboards (15 EUR/hour) to catamaran rentals, plus wheelchair ramps at six different access points.

The beach changes personality as you walk its length. Start near Alcúdia's medieval walls where pine trees provide natural shade and the crowd thins out considerably. Head south toward Port d'Alcúdia and you'll hit the hotel zone with its rows of sun loungers (8 EUR/day) and beach bars blasting music. The sand quality stays excellent throughout, but the water gets slightly deeper and clearer as you move away from the port area where small boats anchor.

Most guides rave about the entire stretch, but honestly, the middle section near the big resort hotels feels generic and overpriced. The northern end near the old town gives you the same gorgeous sand with half the crowds and better value beach bars. Skip the expensive parasol rentals and bring your own shade, the sun here is relentless even in shoulder season. The southern merger with Platja de Muro is seamless and often less crowded if you don't mind the extra walk.