Mallorcan beaches: Playa de Sant Joan

Keen to get in some serious beach time on your visit to Mallorca? Should you find yourself travelling through Alcudia be sure to visit Playa de Sant Joan. Here you will find a beautiful bay where golden sand and craggy rocks meet. Locals and tourists alike find themselves drawn to this scenic Mallorcan beach. But if you don’t mind sharing the sand, water and sea air with others, Playa de Sant Joan is well worth a trip.

Touring Mallorca is a great adventure, but everyone needs some downtime. Playa de Sant Joan is a perfect spot to relax. Sit on the golden sand looking out over turquoise waters where the occasional boat bobs on the shoreline. Or why not explore what the surrounding rocks while steep cliff faces look on.

Adventurers and activity-minded visitors will be spoilt for choice at Playa de Sant Joan too. Mallorcan beaches let you take it easy or take the thrill-seeking up a notch. Playa de Sant Joan is a haven for some terrific water sports and pursuits. Clean crystal-clear waters make scuba diving a popular choice as visibility is great. This Mallorcan beach is a water sports hot spot too, so you won’t have to look far to find snorkeling, waterskiing and windsurfing options. You can try and make a catch of the day too as fishing is allowed at Playa de Sant Joan. Or maybe you’ll just fancy a good old fashioned swim in pristine waters.

Playa de Sant Joan is nestled in Alcudia, northern Mallorca’s main tourist hub but there are some lovely small hotels in this region that is off the beaten track:

•    Son Simo Vell: nestled amidst olive, almond and holm oak trees lies this luxury rural hotel Mallorca. You’ll enjoy amazing fare from the working on-site farm while relaxing in truly comfortable surrounds.

•    Can Simo: intimate yet charming, this luxury rural hotel Mallorca is filled with traditional appeal and modern comforts. With just seven rooms on offer, you will never feel overcrowded either

•    Son Siurana: this ancient agricultural and cattle farm still works today. Yet meticulous refurbishment invites you to indulge in every way. A sparkling outdoor pool offering a fresh water alternative to Mallorcan beaches plus lots of fresh local produce. This is just the start of what awaits at Son Siurana 

Whether you’re looking for great Mallorcan beaches, luxury hotels Mallorca or a bit of both, we’d love to help. Rural Hotels Mallorca has inside knowledge that can make your experience unforgettable in every way. Give us a call on 020 3239 4983 or get in touch using our contact form.