Platja des Coll Baix

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Scenic Coll Baix beach on Mallorca, Spain.
Coll Baix beach on Mallorca, Spain. - stock photo

Platja des Coll Baix

It's a fantastic ramble down to this gorgeous beach. Snug below sheer, wooded cliffs, this shimmering crescent is all pale pebbles and teal waters. The catch: it's only accessible on foot or by boat. Come in the early morning or evening to see it at its peaceful best. From Alcúdia, it's about 8km to an open spot in the woods where you can park. Resident wild goats are unafraid of humans and may take an interest in your food.

Follow the purple road signs for the Museo Sa Bassa Blanca, aka Fundación Yannick y Ben Jakober, and keep on for another 2km.

From this spot, you could climb the south trail to Talaia d'Alcúdia, then follow the signs to Coll Baix, a fairly easy half-hour descent. The main trail will lead you to the rocks south of the beach, from where you have to scramble back around to reach Platja des Coll Baix.

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