Beach · Llucmajor
Also known as Playa de Palma · S'Arenal · El Arenal
An urban white-sand beach in s’Arenal (Llucmajor), facing south-west, with calm water. It has sunbeds, water-sports rental, toilets, showers and a beach bar, and bus stops about 450 m away.
OpenStreetMap lists 4 car parks within 1 km of the beach. The nearest is right by the beach. “aparcament dels Republicans”: paid. The fees of the others are not recorded.
Hiring a car? What to check before you sign
Going by scooter or motorbike? Which licence you need and how to park
Stops of the TIB intercity network, measured in a straight line. The data published by TIB for line 504 only run until 31 October 2026 (summer timetable), and it may not run in winter. Check the current timetable at tib.org.
According to the OpenStreetMap map, the nearest car park is right by the beach.
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 Palma opens to the south-west: with south-westerly, southerly, westerly, south-easterly or north-westerly winds, swell usually rolls in.
With north-easterly 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 Palma. Each listing takes you to book on the platform you prefer.
Three hours cruising the bay at sunset with a swim stop and an onboard BBQ, leaving from El Arenal.
A beginner trial dive starting from El Arenal, with equipment and transfer included and no prior certification needed.
A short, lively jet-ski ride with an instructor off Palma beach, in a small group.
Parc Natural Es Trenc-Salobrar de Campos (Govern de les Illes Balears)
Marine-terrestrial natural park between sa Ràpita and Colònia de Sant Jordi: free to visit, open 24 hours, with a self-guided route.
Where it is and which coves lie around it. Approximate position.
As the crow flies, nearest first.
More about LlucmajorArea: Migjorn & the southAll coves and beaches
OpenStreetMap lists 4 car parks within 1 km of the beach. The nearest is right by the beach. “aparcament dels Republicans”: paid. The fees of the others are not recorded. Line 504 (Tolleric - Palma): stop “S'Arenal”, 450 m from the beach; Line A51 (Campos - Aeroport): stop “S'Arenal”, 450 m from the beach; Line 508 (Sa Ràpita - Palma): stop “Dragonera 2”, 650 m from the beach. Easy path. According to the OpenStreetMap map, the nearest car park is right by the beach.
Line 504 (Tolleric - Palma): stop “S'Arenal”, 450 m from the beach; Line A51 (Campos - Aeroport): stop “S'Arenal”, 450 m from the beach; Line 508 (Sa Ràpita - Palma): stop “Dragonera 2”, 650 m from the beach. Stops of the TIB intercity network, measured in a straight line. The data published by TIB for line 504 only run until 31 October 2026 (summer timetable), and it may not run in winter. Check the current timetable at tib.org.
Lifeguard in season. Tender for 2026-2027 by Llucmajor town hall for the s'Arenal stretch; the rest of Platja de Palma falls under Palma. Please confirm on the beach.
Beach bar, Sunbeds and parasols, Showers, Toilets, Equipment hire.
Platja de Palma opens to the south-west: with south-westerly, southerly, westerly, south-easterly or north-westerly winds, swell usually rolls in. With north-easterly 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.
