Muro Beach
Six kilometres of white sand beside Mallorca's wildest wetland
About
Platja de Muro stretches an unbroken 6km along the northeastern coast of Mallorca, its white sand meeting turquoise water in one long, unhurried arc. The beach sits within the municipality of Muro, backed not by hotels but by the Parc Natural de S'Albufera — a protected wetland that keeps the northern end refreshingly raw. Wooden boardwalks cross the dunes to protect the fragile ecosystem underfoot, and the Es Comú sector at the far end is designated naturist. It's a Blue Flag beach with safe swimming, easy access, and a relaxed pace that holds even when the sun is high.
How to get there
By car from Alcúdia, the drive takes around 15 minutes. Buses run from Port d'Alcúdia every 15 minutes and reach the beach in about 15 minutes. Parking is available on-site — free spots line the road, while paid lots sit closer to the beach entrance; in peak season, arrive early or you'll be walking further than you planned. There is no entry fee to the beach itself.
Who it's for
For couples
The naturist Es Comú end of the beach is quieter and wilder, with the wetland behind you and open turquoise water ahead — a genuinely private feel without going anywhere remote.
For families
Safe swimming, Blue Flag status, easy access, and wooden boardwalks that keep little feet off the dunes make this a practical and enjoyable choice for families; the shallow turquoise water along the main stretch is calm and clear.
Our take
Feet in the sand, eyes on the screen
Platja de Muro earns its reputation not through spectacle but through sheer scale and restraint. Six kilometres of white sand and turquoise water, a Blue Flag, safe swimming, and a living wetland on the doorstep — that combination is rare anywhere in the Mediterranean. The naturist zone and the S'Albufera boundary give the beach a dual personality: family-friendly main strip, wilder northern end. The trade-off is popularity — this is a busy beach, and August in particular is best avoided if you value space and sanity. Come in June or September and you'll find the same white sand and turquoise water with room to breathe. It's one of Mallorca's most complete beaches, and it knows it.
What to do
The Parc Natural de S'Albufera de Mallorca begins just 1.7km away — the largest wetland in the Balearic Islands, it rewards birdwatchers, hikers, and cyclists with landscapes that feel nothing like a beach holiday. If you have a car, Alcúdia Old Town is 6km south: medieval walls, Roman ruins at Pollentia, and a 13th-century church make it a solid half-day. For a longer drive, Cap de Formentor — Mallorca's northernmost headland — delivers panoramic views from its lighthouse some 32km away.
The wooden dune boardwalks with the S'Albufera reeds in the background give you a shot that looks nothing like a standard beach postcard — go at golden hour.
The long vanishing-point view down the white sand at low tide, with turquoise water on one side and green wetland on the other, is the defining image of this beach. The Es Comú end, where the sand meets the nature reserve, offers a wilder, less manicured frame.
Where to eat
Figueret Restaurant, rated 4.8 out of 5 across more than 4,500 reviews, is 1.4km from the beach and worth the short walk or drive. Ca'n Punyetes and Can Matevet Restaurant are both around 3.9km away and carry strong local followings. Closer to the sand, Restaurante Isabella Beach and Ponderosa Beach are right on the beachfront strip.
Where to stay
Alua Boccaccio (4.5/5, 4,332 reviews) and Iberostar Waves Ciudad Blanca (4.6/5, 2,686 reviews) are both within 2.6km of the beach, making them the most convenient bases. If you want more space, Alcudia Garden Aparthotel (4.6/5, 7,626 reviews) is 3.8km away and one of the most consistently rated properties in the area.
Photography
Shoot early morning when the turquoise water is glassy and the white sand is free of footprints — the long, unbroken perspective of the 6km strand is most dramatic from ground level near the waterline. The wooden boardwalks with the S'Albufera reeds behind them make a strong late-afternoon frame, especially with the warm Mallorcan light coming in low from the west.
Good to know
The Es Comú sector is a designated naturist zone — respect it whether you participate or not, and note that it borders the protected S'Albufera wetland, so stay on marked paths and do not disturb the habitat. The wooden beach access paths exist for a reason: the dunes here are ecologically sensitive, so step off them only onto sand. August brings peak visitor numbers and intense heat — if you can shift your trip to June or early September, you'll thank yourself. Accessible facilities are available at the main entrance.
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Nearby places
Restaurante Isabella Beach
Gran Cafe
Ca'n Pescador
El León rojo
Ponderosa Beach
Figueret Restaurant
Restaurant Celler Ca'n Costa Alcúdia
Ca'n Punyetes
Grupotel Gran Vista & Spa
Can Matevet Restaurant
Alcudia Garden Aparthotel
Club Mac
Alua Boccaccio
Iberostar Waves Ciudad Blanca
Seaclub Alcudia
Parc Natural de S'Albufera de Mallorca
Alcúdia Old Town
Cap de Formentor
Things to see around Muro
Parc Natural de S'Albufera de Mallorca
Largest wetland in Balearic Islands; birdwatching, hiking, cycling.
Alcúdia Old Town
Medieval walled city; Roman ruins (Pollentia); 13th-century church.
Cap de Formentor
Northernmost headland; lighthouse; panoramic views.
Frequently asked
The information on this page is provided for guidance only and may evolve. Access conditions, safety and infrastructure can change without notice. Always check official sources before traveling.
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- Photo 1 — YarosSyubayev · source · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo 2 — Strubbl · source · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo 3 — Marc Ryckaert · source · CC BY 3.0
- Photo 4 — Deborah Cordwell · source · CC BY 3.0
- Photo 5 — Liilia Moroz · source · CC BY-SA 4.0