Port de Soller Beach, Mallorca
The verdict
- Best for: Travellers who want mountain scenery, calm harbour swimming and a town with character rather than a resort strip.
- Best spot: Platja d'en Repic, the cleaner, quieter beach on the south side of the bay, away from the ferry quay.
- Know this: The sand is darker and coarser than the south coast, and the setting carries the day rather than the beach itself.
Published 23 March 2026. Last reviewed 12 May 2026
Port de Soller is the rare Mallorcan beach where you barely notice the sand, because everything around it is doing the heavy lifting. It sits in an almost circular harbour on the northwest coast, ringed by the Tramuntana mountains that drop straight toward the water. A vintage wooden tram rattles down from Soller town to the seafront, fishing boats and yachts share the bay, and the light here in the late afternoon is some of the best on the island. As a setting, it is hard to beat.
The beach comes in two parts. On the south side, Platja d'en Repic is the better one to swim and sit at: sandier, cleaner and a little removed from the ferry and tram bustle. On the town side, the beach mixes sand and shingle and sits right against the promenade, which is convenient but busier. Either way, the harbour is so sheltered that the water stays calm and easy, which makes this a reassuring place to swim even when the open coast is lively.
Be honest about the sand, though. It is darker and coarser than the fine gold of the south coast bays, and if you are chasing a postcard of white sand and turquoise shallows you may feel the setting outshines the beach. Who it suits is the traveller who wants mountains, character, a working harbour and calm water, with walks and the tram thrown in. Who should skip it is the pure sand worshipper, who will be happier on the Alcudia bay.
Photo: Antony via Google Maps
Clubs on this beach
The honest picture of what is, and is not, on the sand here.
The club layer
Port de Soller is a harbour town of seafront restaurants and cafes rather than daybed clubs. You will eat extremely well here, but for a structured beach club day you look elsewhere on the island; see our Mallorca beach clubs directory.
Port de Soller is around 45 minutes to an hour by car from Palma, reached either through the road tunnel or over the scenic Coll de Soller pass. The most charming approach is the vintage train from Palma to Soller, then the historic tram down to the port, which removes the parking problem entirely.
If you drive, use the car parks on the edge of the port and walk in, since the seafront is tight. Bring sturdy footwear if you plan to combine the beach with a Tramuntana walk, plus the usual water, sun cream and shade.
Reserve a day at Port de Soller Beach
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Common questions
Which beach in Port de Soller is best?
Platja d'en Repic on the south side of the harbour is the better choice for swimming and sunbathing: sandier, cleaner and away from the ferry and tram bustle. The town side beach is handier for cafes but stonier and busier.
Is the sand at Port de Soller nice?
It is honest to say the sand is coarser and darker than the fine gold of the south coast. The harbour setting under the mountains is the real draw. If you came purely for white sand, the Alcudia bay will suit you better.
How do I get to Port de Soller without driving?
Take the historic train from Palma to Soller town, then the vintage tram down to the port. It is one of the most enjoyable journeys on the island and means you never have to find a parking space at the seafront.
Is the water calm for swimming?
Yes, usually very calm. The harbour is almost enclosed, so it stays sheltered even when the open coast is rough. As ever, conditions are typical rather than guaranteed, so read the daily lifeguard flags before swimming.
When is the best time to visit Port de Soller?
Late spring and early autumn are ideal here, since comfortable walking weather lets you pair the beach with the Tramuntana trails. May, June, September and October give you a calmer harbour than the midsummer peak.
