Santa Ponça Beach
Santa Ponça Beach is ideal for families in Mallorca. It boasts a wide sandy beach, calm waters and all the amenities you need right in the heart of the resort.
Santa Ponça Beach is one of the best options for a family-friendly beach in Mallorca. This wide stretch of sand, situated in the tourist centre of Santa Ponça, offers everything you need for an unforgettable day by the sea, whether with family or friends.
Located just over 15 km from Palma and around 7 km from the village of Calvià, the beach stretches between Punta des Castellot and Caló d’en Pellisser, forming a wide bay with calm waters and easy access.
Surroundings and location
Santa Ponça Beach stands out for its urban, modern and fully equipped setting, with a pleasant promenade lined with palm trees. Its wide range of services, shops, restaurants, bars, sports facilities and children’s play areas make it a very convenient and well-rounded destination.
It also features a pine forest area offering natural shade, ideal for those who prefer to relax without direct exposure to the sun.
Access and parking
Access to Santa Ponça Beach is very straightforward:
Located just a few minutes from Palma via the motorway.
Easy road access from the whole south-western part of Mallorca.
Ample parking areas in the surrounding area.
Excellent public transport links (bus).
Direct pedestrian access from the promenade.
Anchorage
Santa Ponça Bay is suitable for anchoring in normal conditions:
Sandy seabed with good holding.
Favourable conditions except with southerly, south-easterly and easterly winds.
In such cases, the nearby Santa Ponça Yacht Club is recommended, which is fully equipped for boats.
An area very popular with recreational boaters.
Technical details
Length: 1,300 m
Width: 100 m
Composition: sand
Sand colour: white
Grain size: fine
Setting: urban
Crowd level: high
Beach type: large family beach
Facilities
Restaurants and beach bars
Sun lounger and parasol hire
Showers and toilets
Lifeguards and Red Cross
Accessibility for people with reduced mobility
Access walkways
Public transport
Nearby car park
Children’s playground
Sports area (beach volleyball)
Water sports (paddle surfing, pedalos, water skiing and parasailing)
Pine forest area with natural shade
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