Beach · Pollença
Also known as Cala Formentor · Formentor Beach · Playa de Formentor
A white-sand beach about 840 m long in Pollença, in an isolated spot on the north coast, with calm water and a 2026-2027 Blue Flag. It faces south and has sunbeds, water-sports rental, toilets, showers and a beach bar.
OpenStreetMap lists 3 car parks within 1 km of the beach. The nearest is about 3 minutes’ walk away (rough estimate, ignoring slopes).
Hiring a car? What to check before you sign
Going by scooter or motorbike? Which licence you need and how to park
Minutes from the nearest car park according to the OpenStreetMap map (rough estimate, ignoring slopes).
You can also get here by sea, with these trips from our directory:
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Average values for Mallorca (NOAA OISST, 1991-2020 climatology), not measured at this spot.
Platja de Formentor opens to the south: with southerly, south-easterly or south-westerly winds, swell usually rolls in.
With northerly, north-easterly or north-westerly winds, by contrast, it is usually more sheltered.
This is a general orientation based on which way it opens, not a forecast: the shape of each coast changes it, so check the day’s weather before you go.
Trips and activities from our directory that include or stop at Platja de Formentor. Each listing takes you to book on the platform you prefer.
About 30-minute crossing to Formentor beach, with a day ticket and a return time of your choice.
A boat with only 12 places: snorkelling at Cap Pinar, Formentor beach and views of the Balearics' highest lighthouse.
A four-hour outing from Alcúdia's Passeig Marítim that crosses Pollença Bay and leaves free time on Formentor beach.
An afternoon on a sailing catamaran past coves and Formentor beach, with snorkelling, paddle boarding and dinner with drinks; sunset over Tramuntana.
Closed on Sundays according to Google
A land-and-sea day: Alcúdia and its market, a boat ride from Port de Pollença and time at Formentor beach.
Half day with a stop at the Es Colomer viewpoint, time at Formentor beach and a boat back to Port de Pollença.
A day with Sineu market, Formentor beach, a boat ride and the Es Colomer viewpoint, with a live guide.
Coach day through the north and interior with pickup in Porto Cristo, Cala d'Or or Colònia de Sant Jordi, ending at Sineu market.
A traditional market, Alcúdia old town, free time in Port de Pollença and Formentor beach in one day.
Where it is and which coves lie around it. Approximate position.
As the crow flies, nearest first.
More about PollençaArea: Pollença & FormentorAll coves and beaches
OpenStreetMap lists 3 car parks within 1 km of the beach. The nearest is about 3 minutes’ walk away (rough estimate, ignoring slopes). There are no stops of the intercity bus network within 2.5 km. About 3 minutes on foot · Easy path. Minutes from the nearest car park according to the OpenStreetMap map (rough estimate, ignoring slopes).
Free and paid parking. OpenStreetMap lists 3 car parks within 1 km of the beach. The nearest is about 3 minutes’ walk away (rough estimate, ignoring slopes).
There are no stops of the intercity bus network within 2.5 km.
Beach bar, Sunbeds and parasols, Showers, Toilets, Equipment hire.
Platja de Formentor opens to the south: with southerly, south-easterly or south-westerly winds, swell usually rolls in. With northerly, north-easterly or north-westerly winds, by contrast, it is usually more sheltered.
Our own text, based on these sources consulted on 2026-10-25. Dates, opening times and bus lines change: check them before you go.
