Santa Ponça, Mallorca, Balearic Islands, Spain

Playa Portals Vells

Playa Portals Vells is a beach situated in Cala Portals Vells, a small bay located in the southern part of Mallorca. The beach boasts soft sand, clear seawater, and verdant pine forests, providing an ideal setting for a relaxing day in nature.

Portals Vells is a small village enveloped by forests, and the beach is conveniently located just 20 km from Palma, a fifteen-minute drive from Santa Ponsa and Magaluf. Playa Portals Vells is a well-liked destination due to its central location, picturesque scenery, and family-friendly atmosphere.

However, during the summer months, the beach can become crowded with numerous boats and excursion vessels anchoring in the bay. Snorkeling is a favored activity as the water conceals a diverse mussel reef. The beach's close proximity to various caves and smaller bays makes it an excellent spot for exploration.

Discover accommodation options near Playa Portals Vells and enjoy its soft sand and clear waters for a perfect day in nature.

Families with children will find the beach suitable as it offers amenities such as toilets, loungers, bars, restaurants, and a parking area.

What to do at Playa Portals Vells?

Amenities

Playa Portals Vells amenities include parking, toilet and loungers.

Bars

One of the best bars near Playa Portals Vells is Ventuno Beach Club.

Restaurants

One of the best restaurants near Playa Portals Vells is Es Repòs.

Visitor Reviews

Visitor reviews highlight that the beach is clean and suitable for families with kids, with multiple hiking opportunities and a lot of yachts. Visitors like the calm and beauty of the beach, but complain about it being crowded and recommend coming early.

Where to Stay near Playa Portals Vells?

Visitors often choose to stay in the nearby towns of Santa Ponça or Magaluf, which offer a range of accommodation options from luxury resorts to budget-friendly hotels. These towns are conveniently located within a short drive to Playa Portals Vells, allowing guests to enjoy the beach while having access to additional attractions and amenities.

The following map shows available accommodations and their prices. See the full list of accommodation options here.

Where is Playa Portals Vells?

Latitude: 39.4722616 / Longitude: 2.5204251

Playa Portals Vells is located in Santa Ponça. The following map of Playa Portals Vells shows the exact location.

Playa Portals Vells: Weather Today

📅 Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Today might not be ideal for the beach. Expect mostly cloudy skies and a chance of light showers. The wind will be moderate. The maximum air temperature will be 17 °C. The sea temperature is 15.1 °C, so it will be cold for swimming. The waves should be relatively calm with a wave height of 0.4 m. The UV index will reach 5.2.
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Air

Low / High13.6°C/17°C
Feels Like (High)16.2°C
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Sea

Sea Temperature15.1 °C
Wave Height0.4 m
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Rain

Rain Chance25%
Rainfall0.7 mm
Rain Duration3 h
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Sun

Sunrise / Sunset07:07/18:52
Sunshine Hours10.3 hrs
UV Index5.2
Cloud Cover76%
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Wind

Speed12.7 km/h
Gusts23.4 km/h
DirectionNE

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