Top 10 Best Remote Balearic Beaches

While plenty of holiday makers enjoy the buzz and bustle of the Balearic Islands’ busier beaches, many seek that increasingly elusive stretch of secluded sand with nothing but the sound of waves washing against the shore. Those willing to venture to the more remote spots will be rewarded with just that, and on some of the most idyllic beaches in the world. Here are 10 of our favourites.

Coll Baix, Mallorca

Unreachable by car, the secluded and sandy Coll Baix could be the setting of Robinson Crusoe. Semi-circled by towering rugged cliffs, this unspoiled cove also offers an idyllic spot for swimming and snorkelling in the turquoise waters. If you are unable to face the challenging and somewhat dangerous hike to get there, hop aboard one of the many boat tours from nearby Alcudia.

1. Pedrera de Cala D’Hort, Ibiza

Natural Feature

The sandy beach of Cala D’Hort is covered in blue sunloungers that overlook the sea and the rocky island of La Vedra, just off the coast.

A paradise accessible only to the physically fit, accessing Pedrera de Cala D’Hort means traversing an intimidating sand dune which becomes increasingly more complicated to scale. Previously a quarry, the shoreline has naturally occurring pools of clear water which are great for swimming and bathing. An utterly unique place, though take care if visiting during choppy conditions.

S’Illot, Mallorca

With splendid views of Formentor, the Bay of Pollensa and an explorable rocky islet offshore that protects the bay from winds, S’Illot is the perfect spot for snorkelling. Follow a narrow pathway to the left of the beach car park to find a little-known secluded cove, with a teeming seabed under cobalt waters. Don’t forget to take a picnic and a towel with you to bask under the curtain of pines post-swim.