Ciutat Jardí

Palma · Spanish Mediterranean · Spain

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A sandy beach on the east side of Palma bay. The promenade and the breakwaters shape long, gentle waves that local surfers love. It works in winter swells from the south-west and suits novices and intermediates.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A longboard or mid-length.

When it works

✓ A south-west swell with a light north-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Summer and strong onshore south-west wind.

Watch out for

  • crowds

Best months

January, February, March, October, November, December

Local tips

Can Pastilla, a little further east, has a surf school and also suits beginners.

Getting there

East Palma, between the port of Portixol and Can Pastilla. City buses run along the seafront.

Travel notes

How often it works
Only in winter swells from the south-west, a few days a month.
Crowd and vibe
Friendly and local.
Camping and vans
Mallorca has very few campsites and wild camping is not allowed; the few campsites are mostly in the north around Muro and Can Picafort.
Facilities
City beach with bars, restaurants, showers; lifeguards in summer.
Water quality
Náyade lists Ciutat Jardí as fit for bathing.

Ideal conditions

Swell
S–WSW best, S–W works
Size
0.9–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.4 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
5 s minimum, best from 9 s
Wind
Offshore N–E; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid, high best
Faces
SW (230°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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