Playa de Muro Holidays

Quieter than neighbouring Alcudia, Playa de Muro’s got one of the longest beaches in the Balearic Islands. Its golden-syrup-coloured sweep of sand’s sliced into four different sections – you won’t have to battle it out for towel space here. Shallow, teal-coloured water makes the bay particularly good for swimming. Parasols, sunloungers and a handful of restaurants complete the picture.

This part of Majorca’s very popular for sailing and other watersports, because of the large bay and favourable winds. Water-skiing, jet-skiing and paragliding can all be done here. Several scuba diving companies also pick up from Playa de Muro beach and head out into open water for the best underwater views.

Majorca’s markets are great places to pick up holiday souvenirs and take-home gifts. Playa de Muro and neighbouring Alcudia have their own markets where you can haggle over everything from island food to faux-designer swimwear. Playa de Muro’s market is held on Saturdays, while Alcudia has a twice weekly market on Tuesdays and Sundays in the old town.