South Majorca
El Arenal · S'Arenal · Es Trenc · Colònia de Sant Jordi · Ses Salines
In a nutshell: The south has two very different personalities — the lively Platja de Palma resort strip with 5km of beach and buzzing bars, and the completely unspoilt Es Trenc natural beach. Colònia de Sant Jordi is the quiet, charming port gateway to the region.
Areas of South Majorca
🌊 Platja de Palma / El Arenal
One of the longest urban beaches in the Mediterranean — 5km of golden sand between Palma and El Arenal. A massive concentration of hotels, bars and restaurants, hugely popular with German and Spanish tourists. Excellent for a classic bucket-and-spade holiday with everything on hand.
ðŸ–ï¸ Es Trenc — Majorca's Wild Beach
The most famous natural beach in Majorca — 4km of powder-white sand and Caribbean-clear water with no hotels or development. A protected nature reserve. Busy at weekends in summer but magical on weekdays. Accessible by car (parking €8–12/day) or bus from Campos. Bring everything you need — only one small beach bar.
⛵ Colònia de Sant Jordi
A quiet, authentic port town at the southeastern tip of the island. Less touristy than most Majorcan resorts — good seafood restaurants, a pleasant marina and a genuine local feel. The main departure point for boat excursions to the Cabrera Archipelago National Park and the beautiful Ses Salines beach nearby.
🌿 Ses Salines Natural Park
A protected wetland and coastal area between Es Trenc and Colònia de Sant Jordi. Home to flamingos, migratory birds and some of the most untouched coastline on the island. Walking and cycling trails through the salt flats.
Top Hotels in South Majorca
Great-value 4-star resort on Platja de Palma with direct beach access, large pool and reliable guest ratings. A strong mid-range choice for the south coast.
From €85 / night
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Lively beach resort right on Platja de Palma — popular with families and couples looking for easy beach access, good food and great value in the south.
From €65 / night
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- Visit Es Trenc on a weekday — weekends in July/August get very crowded
- Hire a car — Es Trenc, Ses Salines and Colònia de Sant Jordi need wheels to connect them
- Book boat trips to Cabrera early — departures from Colònia de Sant Jordi are limited
- Es Trenc has very little shade — bring a parasol and arrive early for a spot