This Island Has Some of the Best Beaches in Europe (and It's Close to Barcelona)

If you want to see the very best of Majorca, be sure to hire a car for the duration of your trip; public transport is inconsistent, and many of the best beaches are tucked out of the way.

Cala Llombards: Travel and style blogger Jessie Bush, who splits her time between Barcelona and London, regularly vacations in Majorca, and she says Cala Llombards is one of the best beaches. "[It's] a ridiculously idyllic cove surrounded by red-hued cliffs and a pine forest," she says. "Getting here is easy as the road is well sign-posted; just follow the dirt road and grazing sheep until you hit the water."

Delta: New Yorker Jess Fried lived in Majorca for two months and now returns every year. She says of all the beaches, Delta is her favorite. "You can get there by entering Mhares Sea Club as your destination in Google Maps. Then hike down and you'll reach beautiful flat rocks. It's the clearest water you've ever seen!" she tells MyDomaine.

Deià: "It's like Tuscany on the seaside," says Clique Media Group President of Digital Alex Taylor, who recently returned from a vacation in Majorca. The small coastal village in the Serra de Tramuntana is rich in fragrant olive and orange groves. Taylor recommends stopping at Valldemossa—a charming mountain town with quaint cafés and boutiques—on your way there.

Cala Anguila: This swimming spot is "the epitome of what makes Majorcan beaches so damn good," says Bush. Picture a "spacious beach with soft white sand, calm turquoise waters, a ramshackle beach bar, endless rocks for leaping off, and plenty of parking nearby."

Cala Varques: Both Taylor and Bush agree—this hidden beach is a must-see. A local favorite, this off-the-beaten path beach is well worth the long hike. Go early to swim in the azure sea before others arrive.

Ceramics by Joanna: There's more to do in Majorca that beach-hop. Visit this local ceramics store for gorgeous handmade bowls, tiles, and more.

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