Picture an Easter morning in Palma. You look out across the bay from Hotel Amic Horizonte, check the weather, pick up the keys to a hire car and ask one question: Which coast shall we explore today?
Perhaps it is Es Trenc, with a long walk beside the dunes. Perhaps a little cove in Mondragó, followed by lunch in Santanyí. Or perhaps the road leads west, to Sant Elm, where Sa Dragonera rises from the sea.
Mallorca’s beaches belong to more than summer. Easter, spring and autumn are wonderful times for a beach road trip, and even winter offers days made for a coastal walk. You can explore at your own pace, discover the towns behind the shoreline and return to Palma for the evening.
Our earlier Easter recommendation took guests to Es Trenc. Here is the bigger journey we would suggest today.
Why visit Mallorca’s beaches outside the summer season?
When the beach is no longer just somewhere to lay out a towel, you notice more. The colour of the water changes with the clouds. Paths through pine trees become part of the day. A stop at a village bakery or a long lunch feels as essential as the sand itself.
There are practical advantages, too. Exploring on foot is often more comfortable in milder weather, and you may find more room on beaches that draw large numbers of visitors in summer. Easter is a holiday period, though, so a sunny day at a famous beach can still be busy. Leave some flexibility in your plans.
Come for the scenery and the journey. If conditions invite a swim, consider it a bonus. Sea temperatures, wind and available lifeguard services vary by season and location.
1. Es Trenc: the beach that started this story
Where: Campos, on Mallorca’s south coast
Make a day of it: Es Trenc, the Salobrar de Campos area and Colònia de Sant Jordi
Es Trenc is the natural choice for our first route. Its pale sand, dunes and open horizon make it memorable at any time of year. It forms part of the protected Es Trenc–Salobrar de Campos landscape, which also includes wetlands used by migratory birds. The Balearic Islands tourism guide provides beach and access information, including parking guidance.
For an Easter visit, set off from Palma with time to spare. Walk along the shore, stop to take in the landscape and leave the dunes undisturbed. Afterwards, head towards Colònia de Sant Jordi for a meal or a stroll around town.
The original blog post suggested stopping at a beach bar. That may be possible on your travel dates, but do not build the whole day around an unconfirmed chiringuito. Beach businesses can open seasonally and change their hours. Check directly before setting out, or plan lunch in Colònia de Sant Jordi.
Best for: a long sandy beach, a south-coast drive and a day with plenty of space for walking.
2. S’Amarador and Mondragó: a beach day with a walking route
Where: Santanyí, in southeast Mallorca
Make a day of it: S’Amarador, Sa Font de n’Alis and Santanyí
If you would like a smaller beach framed by nature, drive towards Mondragó Natural Park. Begin at S’Amarador, then follow the marked coastal path towards Sa Font de n’Alis. The Balearic Islands tourism page for S’Amarador describes the two beaches, the surrounding landscape and the short path connecting them.
This is a particularly good choice when the day feels more like walking weather than swimming weather. Bring shoes suitable for the path, water and something to eat. The tourism guide mentions a beach bar at S’Amarador, but its presence in a destination guide does not confirm that it will be open during your Easter or winter visit.
You can finish the excursion with a meal in Santanyí, turning two beaches and a coastal walk into a full southeast Mallorca itinerary.
Best for: coves, pine trees, short walks and combining beach time with a town visit.
3. Sant Elm: a west-coast view worth the drive
Where: Andratx, in southwest Mallorca
Make a day of it: Andratx and Sant Elm
At Sant Elm, the beach looks towards Sa Dragonera and the small islet of Es Pantaleu. It is the place to choose when you want your beach day to end with a long look out to sea. The official beach guide also describes Sant Elm as a starting point for walks in the surrounding area.
Drive through Andratx towards the coast, spend time by the water and find somewhere for lunch in the village if restaurants are open on your date. In the quieter months, check opening hours ahead rather than assuming every seaside business follows its summer schedule.
Best for: coastal views, an unhurried village afternoon and a west-coast outing from Palma.
4. Cala Agulla: sand, pines and a northeastern road trip
Where: Capdepera, near Cala Rajada
Make a day of it: Cala Agulla, Capdepera and Cala Rajada
For a longer excursion, set your sights on Cala Agulla in northeast Mallorca. Here, the appeal is the combination of sandy shore, trees and the wider Capdepera area. The Balearic Islands beach guide is a useful starting point for planning the visit.
Rather than driving all that way for a single photograph, give the area the day. Walk on the beach, explore Capdepera or continue to Cala Rajada for a meal. Check the forecast before committing to the drive; if the coast looks windy or wet, save this route for another day.
Best for: travellers who enjoy the drive as much as the destination.
And what about the chiringuitos?
A drink with your feet near the sand is part of the Mallorca beach experience. Outside summer, it simply takes a little planning.
A beach bar may open for the season at a different time from a nearby restaurant. Its hours may also depend on the day or the weather. Ask whether a particular chiringuito is open before you drive there, especially during Easter, early spring or late autumn. If it is closed, make the local town your lunch stop: Colònia de Sant Jordi after Es Trenc, Santanyí after Mondragó, Sant Elm after its beach, or Cala Rajada after Cala Agulla.
Carry water and a small snack regardless. That gives you the freedom to stay longer when the beach is at its best.
How to plan your beach road trip from Hotel Amic Horizonte
Hotel Amic Horizonte is in Palma, near Porto Pi and the Port of Palma, with views across the bay. It works well as a base for choosing a different direction each day while keeping Palma as your place to return to at night.
Amic Hotels lists car rental among its services. If you would like to explore beyond the city, ask us about the rental option when planning your stay. Confirm availability, collection arrangements, insurance terms and parking before you travel. Then choose one coast per day instead of trying to fit the whole island into a single drive.
Our simplest plan is this:
Have breakfast and check the day’s wind and rain forecast.
Choose a beach and a nearby town for lunch.
Check any beach bar or restaurant you particularly want to visit.
Pack water, sun protection, an extra layer and shoes for walking.
Leave time to take the scenic stop you did not plan.
When is the best time?
Easter and spring are excellent for combining beaches with walks and village visits. Autumn offers another chance to explore the coast beyond the busiest summer weeks. Winter calls for a different kind of beach day: fresh air, a long walk and lunch somewhere nearby.
There is no need to promise yourself a perfect swimming day. Start with the coastline, the road and the freedom to change plans. Mallorca will provide the rest.
Stay at Hotel Amic Horizonte, arrange your car rental and ask us which beach suits the forecast during your visit. Tomorrow morning, the bay of Palma can be your starting line.
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