Playa de Muro holidays offer scores of sandy beaches full of family-friendly perks – but without the crowds of nearby Alcudia.
Sweet shores
Majorca's Playa de Muro is all grown up – it's successfully gone from a humble fishing village to thriving holiday centre, and all without losing its Spanish charm. Head here for Blue Flag award-winning beaches and laidback restaurants. Uptown, Las Gaviotas is best for chilled nightlife, while Majorca's capital of Palma – and the urban energy that comes with it – is an hour's drive away.
Sparkly shallows
Playa de Muro's one of the longest beaches in the Balearic Islands, and the spaciousness doesn't stop at the shore. The crystal-clear water's so shallow, you can walk for ages out to sea before you need to paddle. Choose your afternoon spot under a thatched parasol, overlooking the bleached wooden pier or sheltered among pine-backed dunes.
Nature's stars
Protected S'Albufera Natural Park, just a five-minute drive from Playa de Muro, is home to hundreds of bird and plant species. A smattering of signposted trails run through the wetlands, many starting from the Can Bateman Interpretation Centre. The shores of Es Llac Gran – a mirror-like lake here – are also the perfect place for a waterside stroll.