Platja de Muro
Platja de Muro Travel Guide 2026
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Visit Platja de Muro for its
- Amazing beaches
- Family-friendly environment
- Many eateries
- Fantastic hotels
Platja de Muro – or Playa de Muro – is undoubtedly one of the most popular beach destinations in Mallorca, especially for families traveling with kids. Platja de Muro is part of the 14 km wide bay and coastline of Alcúdia, renown for its optimal conditions for families and shallow waters.
What to expect from Platja de Muro
Is Platja de Muro worth visiting?
Mallorca’s best beaches, hundreds of great hotels and a limitless catalogue of fun and relaxing activities to indulge in makes Platja de Muro a perfect travel destination.
When is the best time to visit Platja de Muro?
Platja de Muro is widely considered a summer destination, although the resort is open from early April to late September. The peak months are May, June, July and August when people come to enjoy the shallow waters and the high temperatures of the bay.
Best Things to do and see in Platja de Muro
The beaches are undoubtedly the main draw of Platja de Muro, recognized as some of Spain’s finest. However, the area holds so much more to
ENJOY SOME OF SPAIN'S FINEST BEACHES
Platja de Muro is home to one of Mallorca’s greatest beaches, almost 5.5 km in total. The water in the bay is turqoise, shallow and crystal clear, perfect for children to play in. Actually, the beaches in Platja de Muro are some of Mallorca’s absolute best beaches.
The soft sandy beach is also perfect for a number of fun beach activities, and of course sun bathing.
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Go for a relaxing seacruise or dolphin safari
Mallorca is renown for its beautiful coastline, with dramatic rock formations, scenic vegetation and azure waters. Feeling the fresh gentle sea breezes in your face as you cruise the coastline of northern Mallorca is a tremendous feeling, really relaxing. Most cruises stop in lagoons underway to let you take a plunge into the crystal clear water.
If you are an early bird, I can also recommend going on a dolphin safari and watch these highly intelligent creatures play and sing next to the boat.
All cruises depart from the docks in nearby Port d’Alcúdia, and many providers arrange transportation.
Enjoy a walk in the s’Albufera wetlands
Hundreds of Balearic species awaits you in the wetlands of s’Albufera, a huge nature reserve located just south of Platja de Muro. It is one of the largest nature parts in Mallorca, and it attracts hundreds of cyclists, walkers and birdwatchers every day because of its beautiful wildlife.
Rent a bike
Platja de Muro is perfectly located for cyclists. In short distances you can reach the Tramuntana mountain range (west), the rural countrysides and the stunning coastlines of the island. There are many bike rental shops in Platja de Muro and cycling is one of the most popular activities on the island.
What are the best places to stay in Platja de Muro
Finding a good hotel in Platja de Muro isn’t hard, selecting among the many options is. Whether you plan on a romantic stay as a couple or a memorable family vacation, there is a hotel for you here.
Playa de Muro Village – The luxurious hotel for couples looking to spoil themselves with superb beach front location, a vast range of nice amenities and treatments, as well as spacious apartments.
Iberostar Alcúdia Waves Park – This hotel is one your best options for a family-friendly resort packed with facilities and entertainment for the youngsters. The hotel offers a great beach front location and is close to many of the family-oriented eateries in the area.
Grupotel Alcúdia Pins – A wonderful family-friendly choice that sports a range of facilities for all ages, as well as a great beach front location.
Where to eat Platja de Muro
You’ll find a myriad of great eateries in Platja de Muro, even a Michelin starred restaurant (Fusion 19).
The resort is geared for almost any audience, and you can be sure to find something in your taste here, from pizzarias to sushi bars.
Some of the best reviewed restaurants in Platja de Muro include: Can Pescador, Figueret and Can Gavella.
As the case with most beach resorts, most restaurants are closed during low season, exept for a few.
Shopping in Platja de Muro
There is a lot of small fun shops in Platja de Muro worth checking out for a souvenirs or present to bring home. You will also find clothing stores, jewelers and supermarkets here, basically everything you need.
Events in Platja de Muro
Events and festivities in Platja de Muro
July
Festes i fira nocturna de la Platja de Muro
In the week between July and August, the annual beach parties are celebrated in Platja de Muro. A week of fun activities for adults and children, as well as concerts and night markets are held. This is a fun event that is aimed for both locals and tourists, do not miss out.
August
Festes de ses Casetes des Capellans
In the small area of ses Casetes des Capellans (Platja de Muro), celebrates its patron saint of Sant Llorenç (Saint Lorence). It usually happens within the first fortnight of August, where you can look forward to musical performances and communal dining with more than a thousand people dining together in the streets.
Location and how to get to Platja de Muro
Plata de Muro is located on the northern cope of Mallorca, in the wide bay of Alcúdia.
How to get here:
Getting to Platja de Muro is simple, there are no mountains to climb, no winding roads or traffic dense city streets on your way. From Palma airport, there is approximately 65 km (~40 miles).
By car: Pick up your rental car from the airport and head on the Autopista de Llevant, Platja de Palma. Continue on the Ma-19 going to Alcúdia and follow the signs to Platja de Muro. The ride should take you less than an hour depending on traffic.
With taxi: Just outside the arrival terminal at Palma airport, you’ll find the official taxi rank (white taxis with numbers on them). The fare to Platja de Muro will cost you somewhere between 80 and 100 euro.
Airport bus: The airport bus is called A32 and departs from the bus terminal outside the arrivals. The bus ride takes about 1:30 hour and cost 15euro.
Public bus: Use line A1 to get to Palma Intermodal Station at Placa d’Espanya. Use train line T2 to reach Sa Pobla. From here, find bus 315 going to Alcúdia. Total time is a little less than 2 hours.
FAQs
Platja de Muro is located on the northern cope of Mallorca, in the wide and beautiful Alcudia bay, approx. 63 km from Palma airport.
Transfer time by car or taxi is about 40 minutes and will cost you about 75 euros (taxi).
Your second option for transfer to Platja de Muro is the A32 airport bus, which takes about 1:30 hours and cost 15 euros.
During the peak season from June to September, Platja de Muro vecomes busy and lively, but not to an extend that gets wild or crowdy in any way.
Platja de Muro does not have any significant nightlife. the resort is predominantly focused on catering to families and couples. Of course there are bars and evening life in the town, but for clubs and discos, you’ll have to go to Port d’Alcudia or Ca’n Picafort. Both can be reached by taxi for about 10 euro per fare.
Platja de Muro is a perfect destination for families. The beach is spacious, most restaurants cater to kids and most hotels offer kids’ clubs and evening entertainment.
Platja de Muro beach stretches more than five kilometers (3.1 miles) and is divided into four sectors; Capellans, es Comu, Sector 1 and Sector 2.
All four beaches in Platja de Muro are supervised and guarded during the summertime.
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