Sa Coma
On Mallorca's quieter east coast, Sa Coma's Blue Flag crescent shelves so gradually that the buoy line feels ambitious.
- Best forFamilies · Beach lovers · Budget travellers
- In November19°C · 9 rainy days
- Ideal stayA week
- Approx. flying time~12h 20m from Los Angeles
- CurrencyEUREuro
- LanguageSpanish
- Local time12:151h ahead of the UK
- PlugsType C / FBring an adapter
- Drive on theRightOpposite to the UK
- Dialling code+34
Why go
Purpose-built and unashamed of it, the resort runs along a single sandy bay on Mallorca's east coast with a flat promenade, a strip of hotels and a natural headland closing off one end. Nothing about it is old or picturesque, and that is not why people come. What it does well is a straightforward beach holiday with everything inside pushchair distance, on water that stays shallow and calm.
A week here works best with a car for two or three days, since Porto Cristo's caves, Arta's hilltop sanctuary and quieter coves further north are all close. Palma airport is about an hour away. The season runs from May to October and much of the resort shuts in winter. Anyone looking for Mallorcan character should base themselves inland and visit the beach instead.
- Ideal stay
- A week
- The vibe
- Easy, flat, straightforwardly seaside
From our guides
The sand is fine, the promenade flat and the Punta de n'Amer headland — a gentle walk with a small castle at the end — gives older children a mission. Come in June or September, when the water has warmed but the sunbed rows haven't filled; midsummer here gets busy by half past ten.
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Things to do
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Coves del Drac
The caves at Porto Cristo hold one of the largest underground lakes in Europe, with a short classical concert performed from boats in the dark.
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Porto Cristo harbour
A working fishing port fifteen minutes south, with a small beach, an aquarium and a row of seafood restaurants along the quay.
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Cala Millor promenade
The neighbouring resort's seafront runs for a couple of kilometres and connects on foot, with more shops and evening life than Sa Coma itself.
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Arta and its sanctuary
An inland town with a stepped processional way climbing to a fortified church, plus a Saturday market and the Ses Paisses prehistoric site nearby.
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Safari park
A drive-through reserve just outside the resort with zebras, giraffes and a walking section. Small, and reliably popular with the under-tens.
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Cala Varques
An undeveloped cove south of Porto Cristo reached on foot through woodland, with clear water and no facilities at all. Bring everything you need.
Getting there
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Fly to
Palma de Mallorca (PMI)
Nearest airport to Sa Coma, about 25km away as the crow flies.
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Then
To Sa Coma
About an hour by car or resort transfer east from Palma (PMI); coaches also run to the east coast resorts through the season.
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On the ground
Getting around
The resort is flat and walkable, with the beach, the promenade and the Punta de n'Amer headland path all within an easy stroll.
Public transport: Buses connect the east coast resorts with each other and with Palma, which is enough for a beach holiday.
Flights
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When to go
Daytime highs run from about 14°C in January to 32°C in July. Driest in July; wettest in November, with rain on about 9 days.
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November19° · rain 9 daysMild with rain most weeks.
Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Highlighted months are warm and mostly dry — June to August and October. Live conditions from MET Norway, CC BY 4.0.
Where to stay
Mid sized all inclusive and half board beach hotels, plus apartment blocks with kitchenettes and a few aparthotels. Boutique is rare here, and almost nothing is family run.
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Best base overall
Sa Coma
Purpose built around its Blue Flag beach, with a pedestrian main street, a flat promenade and the Punta de n'Amer walk at the end. Character is limited, convenience is not.
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Best with children
Cala Millor
The bigger resort next door, with a longer beach, more restaurants and a proper choice of hotels. Livelier and more built up, and the promenade links it back to Sa Coma.
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Best value
S'Illot
A smaller, older resort a short walk south, with cheaper apartments and a sheltered cove. Less polished and the nightlife amounts to a few bars.
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Quietest
Porto Cristo
A working harbour town rather than a resort, with a small beach, fishing boats and the Drach caves. Quieter evenings, and you will drive or bus to the bigger beaches.
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Worth knowing before you book: June and September offer warm sea without the sunbed scramble, while August books out by spring. Many hotels close from November to April, so check the season before comparing.
Search everything else in Sa Coma by budget. These are indicative budget bands in GBP per night for two people, not live quotes or guarantees of hotel type. Check your dates, guests, taxes and final price on Booking.com.
Good to know
- Getting there
- Palma airport is around an hour away by road, with transfers and hire cars the usual options. Buses run, but take considerably longer.
- With kids
- The beach shelves very gently and lifeguards patrol in season. The promenade is flat and continuous, which suits pushchairs and scooters.
- Timing
- June and September bring warm sea and space on the sand. Late July and August fill early in the morning and stay full all day.
- Pack this
- Sun shade for the middle of the day, since natural shade on the beach is limited. Water shoes help on the rockier edges.
- Cash or card
- Cards work throughout the resort. Keep a little cash for beach kiosks, buses and the smaller inland village bars.
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Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Sa Coma?
For warm, mostly dry days, June to August and October. That means highs of 20–34°C with rain on six days a month or fewer. Daytime highs run from about 14°C in January to 32°C in July. Driest in July; wettest in November, with rain on about 9 days.
How long should I spend in Sa Coma?
Our suggestion: a week.
How do I get to Sa Coma?
About an hour by car or resort transfer east from Palma (PMI); coaches also run to the east coast resorts through the season.
Do I need a car in Sa Coma?
No. Buses connect the east coast resorts with each other and with Palma, which is enough for a beach holiday.
What currency and language are used in Sa Coma?
Currency: Euro (EUR). Language: Spanish. Plugs: type C and F.
Who is Sa Coma best for?
Best for families, beach lovers and budget travellers. In a phrase: easy, flat, straightforwardly seaside.