Playa de Muro

The basics

One of Mallorca’s most popular beaches, Playa de Muro’s shallow waters and lifeguards attract families with young kids, while windy days bring kite surfers, wind surfers, and stand-up paddle boarders. Travelers can rent an electric stand-up paddle board or boat to explore this area of the coast at your leisure—or combine a visit with a trip to Port d’Alcudia Beach or the adjacent S'Albufera Natural Park, home to diverse wetland wildlife and hiking routes.

Things to know before you go

• Don’t forget to pack a bathing suit, beach towel, and reef-safe sunscreen for your day on Playa de Muro.
• Umbrellas and sun loungers can be rented on site, though facilities become sparser the further east you go; guests are welcome to bring their own picnics or parasols.
• Facilities include showers, changing rooms, public restrooms, and lifeguard stations.
• Wheelchair- and stroller-accessible boardwalks lead down to the sand at several spots along the beach

How to get there

The easiest way to get to this beach is by car, with paid parking available onsite. To get there via public transportation, take bus number 351 or A32 from Palma—both pass near Playa de Muro.

When to get there

Though it’s one of the biggest beaches on the Balearic Islands, Playa de Muro still gets crowded during high season, particularly in July and August. To have more sand to yourself, arrive on a weekday or visit during the spring or fall shoulder season.

What’s Nearby

There’s a lot to do in northern Mallorca, not far from Playa de Muro. Drive ten minutes north to the medieval walled town of Alcúdia to wander its narrow streets and stop in for a meal at one of its traditional restaurants. Or, head a bit further inland to Pollença, a town known for its large outdoor market held each Sunday.

Ways to explore

Playa de Muro is split into four sections: Sector 1 (or simply Playa de Muro), Sector 2 and 3 (both known as Sa Comu), and Sector 4 (aka Es Capellans). From Section 3, you can access S’Albufera National Park, a wetland area for walking, cycling, and bird-watching.

Beyond making sandcastles and swimming, the area is popular with photographers who come to stroll along the wooden footbridges on Sector 1 and 2. The wider beach is also busy with water sports fans on windy days. Kite surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, and wind surfing are popular, and there are many equipment hire shops.

Accessibility

Playa de Muro offers accessible beach walkways, parking, restrooms, and swimming areas.

Age limits

None

What to pack

Sunscreen, towel, waterproof phone case for underwater photography

What to wear

Bathing suit, flip-flops, sunglasses, sun hat

Not allowed

No smoking on Section 2

Amenities

Parking lots, eateries, lifeguards, security cameras, showers, restrooms

Address

Playa de Muro is on the east coast of Mallorca, just south of Alcudia.

Driving

Take the Ma-13 highway from Palma toward Alcudia, and exit at the Ma-3470 intersection. Continue until the Ma-3433 junction toward Playa de Muro, and then the junction with the Ma-12 in the direction of Arta. There are free parking lots along the road.

Public transportation

From Palma di Mallorca airport or from Palma, take the A32 bus directly to Playa de Muro. The journey takes around 1.5 hours, so if you want to do it more quickly, consider a taxi instead.

Best times to visit

For crowd-free photos on the wooden walkways, come in the morning. The beach fills up around mid-afternoon.

Best days to visit

Sunday is a good day if you want to also catch the market in Muro town.

Best months to visit

Summer is when the island is at its liveliest, and temperatures are balmy. For this, the beach is at its best from June through August.

Special events

In July and August, the “fiera nocturna” night markets with local handicrafts are held beachside.