El Arenal, Palma de Mallorca
El Arenal-also called S’Arenal or simply “Arenal”-is a vibrant coastal resort just 10 kilometers east of Palma de Mallorca and only minutes from the island’s airport. Originally a quaint fishing village, it has transformed into a popular holiday destination straddling the eastern edge of the Playa de Palma, a sweeping six-kilometre stretch of golden sand and turquoise waters. The town’s promenade is lined with palm trees, and its gentle beach slope and shallow sea make it ideal for families, children, and water‑sport enthusiasts alike.
Arenal’s beach is turquoise, clean, and dotted with small beach huts-balnearios-offering sunbeds, refreshments, and easy access to Jet Ski rentals or paddle‑boarding. For families, the shallow waters stretching far offshore offer safe bathing zones, while thrill‑seekers can try speedboat rides, parasailing, or windsurfing. Nearby, Aqualand El Arenal, Europe’s largest water park, is a fun-filled destination just a short shuttle or bike ride away, perfect for a family day trip.
When the sun sets, El Arenal transforms into a pulsing party hub known for its energetic nightlife. The stretch around Balneario 6-often referred to simply as Ballermann-is filled with clubs, beer gardens, and live music venues favored by young European visitors. Happy hour promotions, Sangria buckets, and lively bars spill into the early hours. Yet the town also caters to quieter nights: traditional tapas bars and local eateries offer authentic cuisine-think paella, local chorizo, and refreshing tinto de verano-for more relaxed evenings.
Beyond the beaches and nightlife, El Arenal is an excellent base for exploring Mallorca’s southern coast. You can rent a bike or hop on the seaside mini‑train to nearby Ca’n Pastilla or Palma centre with its historic cathedral, art museums, and gourmet food scene. With easy public transport links, regular markets in the town square, and its sunny Mediterranean climate, El Arenal blends sun‑drenched days with cultural excursions and lively evenings, making it a well‑rounded destination for a Holiday in Mallorca.
Arenal’s beach is turquoise, clean, and dotted with small beach huts-balnearios-offering sunbeds, refreshments, and easy access to Jet Ski rentals or paddle‑boarding. For families, the shallow waters stretching far offshore offer safe bathing zones, while thrill‑seekers can try speedboat rides, parasailing, or windsurfing. Nearby, Aqualand El Arenal, Europe’s largest water park, is a fun-filled destination just a short shuttle or bike ride away, perfect for a family day trip.
When the sun sets, El Arenal transforms into a pulsing party hub known for its energetic nightlife. The stretch around Balneario 6-often referred to simply as Ballermann-is filled with clubs, beer gardens, and live music venues favored by young European visitors. Happy hour promotions, Sangria buckets, and lively bars spill into the early hours. Yet the town also caters to quieter nights: traditional tapas bars and local eateries offer authentic cuisine-think paella, local chorizo, and refreshing tinto de verano-for more relaxed evenings.
Beyond the beaches and nightlife, El Arenal is an excellent base for exploring Mallorca’s southern coast. You can rent a bike or hop on the seaside mini‑train to nearby Ca’n Pastilla or Palma centre with its historic cathedral, art museums, and gourmet food scene. With easy public transport links, regular markets in the town square, and its sunny Mediterranean climate, El Arenal blends sun‑drenched days with cultural excursions and lively evenings, making it a well‑rounded destination for a Holiday in Mallorca.
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Sight Name: El Arenal
Sight Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain (See walking tours in Palma de Mallorca)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Sight Location: Palma de Mallorca, Spain (See walking tours in Palma de Mallorca)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Walking Tours in Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Create Your Own Walk in Palma de Mallorca
Creating your own self-guided walk in Palma de Mallorca is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Historical Buildings Walking Tour
Fervent devotees of the past will undoubtedly find Palma de Mallorca's old town quite alluring for a chance to get closer to the island's culture and discover firsthand the unspoiled Mallorca as it once was. Indeed, the historic center of the city is ideal for an acquaintance with the local heritage richly presented in the form of multiple historic buildings.
Some of them, like the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Some of them, like the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Palma de Mallorca Introduction Walking Tour
Before it became a Roman camp, the area called Palma was a Talaiotic settlement, a place of mysterious Bronze age megaliths. Even the Romans were mystified. In time the camps and the stones disappeared and the city of Palma formed.
The Romans were succeeded by Byzantines, pirates and Islamic rulers. The Muslim period extended from 902 to 1229. In December of 1229, after a siege of three months,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
The Romans were succeeded by Byzantines, pirates and Islamic rulers. The Muslim period extended from 902 to 1229. In December of 1229, after a siege of three months,... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles