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Son Moll beach, right in the middle of town
Five minutes on foot from the apartment, with pale sand and everything you need on the spot. It gets packed in July and August, but with small children it's still where to start.
| At a glance | Details |
|---|---|
| From the apartment | 400 m, 5 min on foot |
| Sand | White sand in the middle, rocks and stones at the sides |
| Approximate size | About 150 × 55 m |
| Facilities | Bar-restaurant, sunbeds and parasols, toilets, showers, first aid, lifeguards in season |
| Parking | Difficult in season, on the surrounding streets |
| With children | Good if you stay close: shallow at first, noticeably deeper after a few metres |
Who it's for
Anyone who wants to be on the sand by half past nine without a car, a parking hunt or a plan. Sling a towel over your shoulder, walk five minutes, and come back to the apartment for lunch and a lie-down when the sun gets fierce. It's a town beach set between two seafront promenades, so it's lively and there's no pretending otherwise. If you've got the car, leave it where it is: visitors from further afield spend a long time looking for a space.
If you want quiet, peak season here will disappoint you. The council itself records heavy crowding. Come early in the morning or late in the afternoon when the day visitors start packing up, or use our guide to the beaches around Cala Ratjada to find somewhere with more elbow room.
Swimming with children
The way in is shallow, which lulls you, and then the bottom drops away after the first few metres. Keep small children within reach even when it looks harmless. The beach opens to the north-east, east and south-east, so wind from any of those quarters brings waves, and on those days the pool or another beach is the better idea.
A paved path with boardwalks and ramps runs down to the beach, so getting a buggy there is no drama. The small islet of Na Forana lies about 100 metres offshore, and any child swimming out to it needs an adult alongside. There are more ideas for family days on our Cala Ratjada with kids page.
Around the beach
Two footpaths start here. One follows the water to the harbour, and the other, the Passeig de Ses Pites, heads the opposite way to the cove of N'Aguait. Both are good for a late-afternoon leg stretch before dinner.
The beach holds the 2026 Ecoplayas flag and is certified to ISO 14001 and EMAS.
When you want more space, the long sands of Cala Agulla are 25 minutes away on foot.
Information checked on 9 November 2026