Son Serra de Marina Mallorca: A Quiet Beach on the Bay of Alcúdia
Son Serra de Marina is a small coastal settlement at the southern end of the Bay of Alcúdia, with a quiet, uncrowded beach. The Serra de Llevant and the Necropolis of Son Real are just a few kilometres away.
Son Serra de Marina is a small coastal settlement at the eastern end of the Bay of Alcúdia, within the municipality of Santa Margalida. Its main beach, about 450 metres long and over 100 metres wide, combines fine sand, frequent wind and moderate waves that have made it one of northern Mallorca's established spots for kitesurfing and windsurfing.
The settlement is small, with a few bars and restaurants that open mainly during the tourist season. Its biggest draw is the beach and the run of increasingly wild coastline stretching towards Sa Canova.
Where it is
Son Serra de Marina is in the municipality of Santa Margalida, at the eastern end of the Bay of Alcúdia.
Beach coordinates: 39°43'52" N, 3°14'48" E
| Can Picafort | 5 km (~8 min) |
| Colònia de Sant Pere | 9 km (~12 min) |
| Port of Alcúdia | ~22 km |
| Palma | 62 km |
Quick facts
| Name | Son Serra de Marina |
| Municipality | Santa Margalida |
| Type of settlement | Small residential and seasonal settlement |
| Beach | 450 m × 100 m, fine sand, free parking adjacent |
| Facilities available | Bars and restaurants in season; no large shops |
| Main access | Ma-12 (Port d'Alcúdia – Artà), turn-off at km 14.4 |
| Public transport | Limited; better by car |
| Distance from Alcúdia | ~22 km |
| Best way to visit | By car; the beach is the main reason to come |
Is it worth visiting?
Yes, if you want a fine sandy beach with fewer people than Can Picafort or Alcúdia beach. It is also worthwhile for kitesurfing or windsurfing, as the wind here is more consistent than on other stretches of the bay, and for combining a beach visit with a walk along the wilder Sa Canova stretch to the east.
It is less suitable if you want plenty to do beyond the beach. Son Serra de Marina is small, with very few options out of season. Can Picafort and Alcúdia, a few minutes away, offer a wider choice of restaurants and other activities.
What the place is like
Son Serra de Marina consists mainly of houses and small villas by the sea. The atmosphere is calm, with a distinctly residential character even in summer.
The beach is the main reason to come. 450 metres of fine sand, the waters of the Bay of Alcúdia, and free parking a few metres from the shore.
What to do
Beach and swimming: the main beach is accessible, with direct parking. The water is clean and on most days there are fewer people than in Alcúdia or Muro.
Kitesurfing and windsurfing: one of northern Mallorca's established spots for these sports. The consistent wind and moderate waves are exactly the conditions riders look for.
Sa Canova: the wilder adjacent beach to the east, reachable on foot from Son Serra. Dune-backed coastline, no beach bar, and even fewer people.
Coastal walking: from Son Serra you can follow the coast eastwards, which becomes more natural until reaching the Llevant Natural Park.
How it fits into an itinerary around the area
Son Serra de Marina works well as a stop on a coastal route along the eastern bay.
Can Picafort → Son Serra de Marina (beach, lunch) → Colònia de Sant Pere (seafront promenade) → Betlem if time allows. The drive from Can Picafort to Colònia via Son Serra takes about 20 minutes.
Son Serra de Marina from the sea
The Coves and Caves boat trip passes in front of the Son Serra de Marina coast before continuing towards the Llevant Natural Park. From the sea, the village appears as a small, unassuming settlement at the eastern end of the bay, with the beach in front and the pine woodland behind. The transition is clearly visible: from Sa Canova onwards the landscape changes completely and undeveloped stretches of coastline take over. Our Private Boat Trips also cover this sector.
When to go
In summer the beach has more atmosphere and the wind for water sports is more consistent. In spring and autumn the wind is more variable and the crowds smaller.
Practical tips
Access via the Ma-12, turn-off at km 14.4. Free parking next to the beach; in summer it fills up, but there is more space than at better-known beaches.
For kitesurfing, check the wind conditions before setting out.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do in Son Serra de Marina?
Mainly the beach. Kitesurfing and windsurfing are the settlement's signature activities. Sa Canova is a natural extension of the visit.
Does it have a good beach?
Yes. 450 metres of fine sand with free parking adjacent. Less crowded than Can Picafort or Alcúdia beach.
Is it good for kitesurfing?
Yes. It is one of northern Mallorca's established spots for these sports.
Are there restaurants or services?
A few bars and restaurants in high season. Out of season the offering is very limited.
How do you get there?
Via the Ma-12 from Port d'Alcúdia or Artà, turn-off at km 14.4.
Is it worth going just for the beach?
For a quiet beach day, yes. For more activities, better to combine it with Can Picafort or Colònia de Sant Pere.
Colònia de Sant Pere is a quiet coastal village in the municipality of Artà with a residential character and no mass tourism. Its seafront promenade, views of Cap Pinar and proximity to the Llevant Natural Park make it an ideal base for exploring the northeast.
Can Picafort is the resort at the southern end of the Bay of Alcúdia, with 4 kilometres of fine sandy beach and a seafront promenade. The Alcanada Islet with the Aucanada Lighthouse can be made out from the shore on clear days.
Betlem is a quiet coastal settlement in the municipality of Artà, in northern Mallorca. No town beach, but a rocky coastline and access to the Llevant Natural Park just a few kilometres away.
Artà is a municipality in northeastern Mallorca with an inland old town and an unspoilt coastline. It is not a beach town but a gateway to the Llevant Natural Park and the wildest coves of the east coast.
The Necropolis of Son Real is one of Mallorca’s most important archaeological sites, with 143 Talayotic tombs on the coast of the Bay of Alcúdia. It sits just metres from the sea and can be seen from our boat trips.
The Llevant Natural Park protects the most unspoilt stretch of Mallorca’s northeastern coast, with cliffs over 200 metres high, sea caves and coves with no road access. It is the destination of our Coves and Caves boat trip.